Missoula's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

Katie Pak

MisCon 38 Panel Volunteer

I am the owner of DigiKat Cosplay in Missoula MT. I have been cosplaying for over 20 years. I love all areas of cosplay spanning numerous fandoms, especially the underdogs.

Scheduled Panels and Presentations:

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(Tentative)

• Fri 3:00 - 5:50 PM, Intro to Sewing, Patio Tent
  Panelists: Katie Pak, Kelsey Rocheleau (Small Maus), Elizabeth Shaw

  Learn basic hand sewing skills and take home your own dice bag! Join us for a guided craft session with sewing experts and printed instructions. Learn how to wield a needle like an expert! Tools and notions are supplied.

• Break Fri 5:50 - Sat 10:00
• Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM, Costume & Performing— From Idea to Stage, Yellowstone
  Moderator: Katie Pak; Panelists: Cosplaimee , Tyler Dwernychuk (xzkard Cosplay), Erika Noble (Eekie), Katie Pak

  Let's discuss cosplay performances — from skit contests to performing arts groups like CGV, TikTok and other performing venues. We will discuss how we come up with skits, flesh them out, and how to determine/design costume(s) and props.

• Sat 11:00 - 11:50 AM, Digital Patterning with Clo 3D, Yellowstone
  Panelists: Katie Pak

  Spice up your patterning with a modern approach. Let’s deep dive into to making your own sewing digital patterns, a crash course in Clo 3D

• Break Sat 11:50 - Sat 1:00
• Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, Patterning 101, Patio Tent
  Panelists: Katie Pak

  So you want to make your own patterns from scratch? This panel is a continuation of the measurements panel. We’ll be taking the measurements sheet we made and use it to create a base shirt pattern that you can use again and again!

• Break Sat 1:50 - Sat 5:00
• Sat 5:00 - 5:50 PM, Advanced Patterning: Sleeves, Rocket Tent (3)
  Panelists: Katie Pak

  Advanced Patterning Darts: Do you have a basic grasp on patterning? Do you want to tackle a specific topic a little more in depth? This year we'll be looking at sleeves! Come with your questions and ideas!

• Sat 6:00 - 6:50 PM, Sewing Supplies Swap, Fairy Tent (4)
  Panelists: Chris Blazer, Gail Glass, Katie Pak

  Bring your sewing fabric, patterns, trims, etc. that you just want to get rid of! See if someone has items you'd love! Anyone is welcome, participants must stay the whole time and take anything they don't get rid of back with them. No money sales

• Break Sat 6:50 - Sun 11:00
• Sun 11:00 - 11:50 AM, Cosplay 101, Rocket Tent (3)
  Moderator: Katie Pak; Panelists: Jinx Chadwick, Desirée Greystone, Katie Pak, Elizabeth Shaw

  Do you love cosplay but starting baffles you? Come learn where to shop, get tutorial, and more hot tips!

• Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, Cosplay 201, Rocket Tent (3)
  Moderator: Katie Pak; Panelists: Cosplaimee , F.R. "Diz" McNeil, Katie Pak, Raye Squires (Cryocaeruelo), Katie Wahler

  Are you ready to elevate your costuming? Sit down with our local cosplayers and get their perspective, tips, and tricks!

• Break Sun 12:50 - Sun 3:00
• Sun 3:00 - 5:50 PM, The Princess Bride: Death Is On The Line, Table: Room: Jefferson Room 10 Room: Jefferson Room
  GM(s): Katie Pak

  A Princess is missing, with only a strip of cloth left to tell the tale. Time is running out for reward, or The End.