Maeviary is an award-winning queer cosplayer and fashion designer based out of New York City. They have been creating their own cosplays since 2009, and found their calling in garment design and construction through the hobby. Their specialties lie in sewing, tailoring, and patternmaking. They graduated with their BFA in Fashion Design, and have built a career as a technical designer in the luxury fashion market. They provide educational panels about cosplay construction and garment making techniques, pulling from their years of costume creation and a decade of experience in the fashion industry as a design professional. To Maeviary, cosplay is a world where they can mix their love of craft, performance, and community building, and they love to share that passion with both aspiring and experienced crafters!