Elizabeth Shaw
MisCon 39 Panel Volunteer
Elizabeth has been sewing since her cloverbud days in 4-H. In college she started working seasonally for the Missoula Children’s Theater, where she learned pattern manipulation, draping, drafting, and costume history. Elizabeth has been full time at the theater for 6 years.
Elizabeth’s other interests include vocal performance, which she earned her bachelor’s degree in from the University of Montana in 2014. She has performed for Montana Lyric Opera, UM Opera Theater, Cheeky Geeky Vaudeville, Missoula Community Theater and the Missoula Symphony Chorale.
Scheduled Panels and Presentations:
Key:
=On a Panel
=Moderating
=GMing
(Tentative)
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Sat 11:00 - 12:50 PM, Intro to Sewing, Cosplay Pavilion (8)
Panelists: Katie Pak, Elizabeth ShawLearn 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 Sat 12:50 - Sat 4:00
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Sat 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Costume and Cosplay Measurements, Cosplay Pavilion (8)
Panelists: Desiree Greystone, Elizabeth ShawBust, waist, hips, oh my! Everything with costumes starts with knowing your measurements and in this panel we'll walk you through how to take them properly. You'll get to walk away with a handy dandy sheet with the most important ones written down so you can start your shopping, commissioning, and sewing adventures!!
- Break Sat 4:50 - Sun 1:00
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Sun 1:00 - 1:50 PM, Lighting Things On Fire, What is Your Fabric Made Of?, Great Hall 5 ()
Moderator: Desiree Greystone; Panelists: Desiree Greystone, Elizabeth ShawWanna know what your fabric is made of?
Light it on fire!
This panel will take a look at different fabrics, what they're made of, how to take care of them, and what projects they're best used for. -
Sun 2:00 - 2:50 PM, Making Friends with Your Sewing Machine, Great Hall 1 ()
Panelists: Elizabeth ShawLearn how to get started on your sewing machine and how to keep it running properly. Sewing Machines are friends not foe!
- Break Sun 2:50 - Sun 4:00
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Sun 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Cosplay 201, Great Hall 5 ()
Moderator: Travis Suzuki; Panelists: Desiree Greystone, Elizabeth ShawAre you ready to elevate your costuming? Sit down with our local cosplayers and get their perspective, tips, and tricks!
