In-Person Warehouse Event

   In-Person Warehouse Event  

Big Z Fabric
Cosplay
Contest

Show off your craftsmanship, creativity, and love for cosplay at our in-person warehouse event.

Join us on July 11th at the Big Z Fabric warehouse for a special in-person event featuring a fabric rummage sale, cosplay contest, community fun, and more.

Big Z Fabric
Cosplay Contest & Rummage Sale

Join us July 11th for a fun day!

 

We'll be running a cosplay contest at our warehouse and running our Summer Rummage Sale!

 

Please RSVP below to help us prepare

Join us on July 11th at the Big Z Fabric warehouse for a special in-person event featuring a fabric rummage sale, cosplay contest, community fun, and more.

Join THE CONTEST

Enter

Rummage

Win

Prizes

Big Z Fabric Rummage Sale

Our Rummage Sale is open to everyone. Customers can arrive, purchase an empty box, and fill it with selected fabrics and materials for $40.

This is a great opportunity to discover unique fabric finds, stock up for future projects, and explore materials directly from the Big Z Fabric warehouse.

 

  • Open to all customers
  • $40 fill-a-box rummage sale
  • In-person warehouse shopping experience
  • Great for all fabric lovers

   Event Details

Mark Your 
Calendar

 Event Details

Mark Your 
Calendar

Location

Big Z Fabric

 Warehouse

3400 E Slauson Ave

Unit A

Maywood, CA 90270

Date

Saturday, July 11th


 

 

Time

From 10am To 1 Pm

Contest Start time 12:00pm

(tentative)

 

Entry

Free to enter contest

Free to attend

$40 per box

Location

Big Z Fabric

 Warehouse

3400 E Slauson Ave

Unit A

Maywood, CA 90270

Date

Saturday, July 11th

Time

From 10am To 1 Pm

(tentative)

Entry

Free to enter contest

Free to attend

$40 per box

 ABOUT THE CONTEST

Join us for a fun, low pressure,
cosplay contest!
All experience levels welcome

Whether you're a seasoned costume maker or an up-and-coming creator, this contest is your chance to bring your character to life and share your work with the Big Z Fabric community.

 

Contestants are judged on creativity, craftsmanship, use of materials, presentation, and overall impact. Bring your A-game and a few stitches of inspiration.

Whether you're a seasoned costume maker or an up-and-coming creator, this contest is your chance to bring your character to life and share your work with the Big Z Fabric community.

 

Contestants are judged on creativity, craftsmanship, use of materials, presentation, and overall impact. Bring your A-game and a few stitches of inspiration.

01
Creativity

 01
 Creativity

02  
Craftsmanship
 

 02   Craftsmanship

  03
  Use Of                     Materials

   03
   Use Of 
   Materials
 

  04
   Presentation
   
 

 04
 Presentation
 

 05  
 Overall            Impact


   05  Overall Impact
 

  The Judges 

    The Judges  

Meet Our Judges

Meet Our Judges

Katie Simrell

Cosplay  Judge

Katie Simrell has been cosplaying for 15 years, always looking to create giant wings, giant centaurs, and cute girls. She makes crafting videos on YouTube where she documents the process of building her most complicated costumes. That's where you can watch her succeed (and fail) at innovative new techniques and compete in cosplay contests all across the country.

 

She loves to put her crafting knowledge into the world and help budding cosplayers enter this amazing community. She's partnered with RIOT Games to bring their characters to life, and brands like Lumin's workshop and Miccostumes. Simrell has a passion for D&D, dogs, and yaoi.

@katiesmirell

Mahou Meggles Cosplay

Cosplay  Judge

Meghan, AKA Mahou Meggles, is a longtime cosplay hobbyist, and has been active in the community for over 15 years. Aside from an occasional Good Bit, her favorite part of cosplay is the process of translating the designs of her favorite characters into wearable art.

 

She focuses most of her energy on garment sewing, though she has been known to dabble in wig styling, resin craft, and prop & armor fabrication. She has won several competitive awards, and looks forward to taking the stage at the Master craftsmanship level soon!

 

In the meantime, she’ll be planning more cosplays from Hades, Witch Hat Atelier, Kingdom Hearts, and more. She loves to talk craft, so hit her up with any curiosities you may have.

@mahoumeggles

Melon Moonbeam

Cosplay  Judge

Melon_moonbeam (Aka Ari) has spent 17 years cosplaying and going to anime conventions. When it comes to making costumes, she  prefers working with fabric over prop making. What she enjoys most about cosplaying is being able to bring to life the outfits from her favorite anime with her own personal spin.  Her love for sewing also stems from a love of being able to create art.

For Ari, cosplay is a form of self expression and  creativity that she is always happy to share with friends and other members of the community.

@melon_moonbeam

Katie Simrell

Cosplay  Judge

Katie Simrell is a 15-year cosplay creator known for ambitious handmade builds, crafting tutorials, national cosplay competitions, and collaborations with brands like RIOT Games, Lumin’s Workshop, and Miccostumes.

@katiesmirell

Mahou Meggles Cosplay

Cosplay  Judge

Meghan, AKA Mahou Meggles, is a longtime cosplay hobbyist, and has been active in the community for over 15 years. Aside from an occasional Good Bit, her favorite part of cosplay is the process of translating the designs of her favorite characters into wearable art.

 

She focuses most of her energy on garment sewing, though she has been known to dabble in wig styling, resin craft, and prop & armor fabrication. She has won several competitive awards, and looks forward to taking the stage at the Master craftsmanship level soon!

 

In the meantime, she’ll be planning more cosplays from Hades, Witch Hat Atelier, Kingdom Hearts, and more. She loves to talk craft, so hit her up with any curiosities you may have.

@mahoumeggles

Melon Moonbeam

Cosplay  Judge

Melon_moonbeam (Aka Ari) has spent 17 years cosplaying and going to anime conventions. When it comes to making costumes, she  prefers working with fabric over prop making. What she enjoys most about cosplaying is being able to bring to life the outfits from her favorite anime with her own personal spin.  Her love for sewing also stems from a love of being able to create art.

For Ari, cosplay is a form of self expression and  creativity that she is always happy to share with friends and other members of the community.

 

@melon_moonbeam

Meet Contest Coordinator

daydreamernessa

Hello! For the past couple months, I have worked together with Big Z Fabric to create a fun for all cosplay event and contest to pair with their annual rummage sale! We all start somewhere as crafters and sewists, so don’t be shy to participate in cosplay events with pieces you’ve made or altered! My first days I was taking what I could find in the house like cutting and gluing fabrics (bedsheets haha) together and even using tea bags to dye fabric. I was so moved by cosplay as a teenager that I pursued a BFA and after graduating from my university, I worked within the fashion industry for household fashion brands, and somehow continued to be apart of the convention and cosplay scene for over 20 years. 

So, if you are just starting your journey, and may have only bought or commissioned cosplays, or just only creating your first garments, you have many exciting things ahead of you (and not only myself, but many other experienced cosplayers) are here to root you on and participate alongside you at Big Z Fabric’s warehouse on July 11th! Look forward to seeing you there! 

 

@daydreamernessa

Full Information About The Contest

daydreamernessa

We all start somewhere as crafters and sewists, so don’t be shy to participate in cosplay events with pieces you’ve made or altered! My first days I was taking what I could find in the house like cutting and gluing fabrics (bedsheets haha) together and even using tea bags to dye fabric. I was so moved by cosplay as a teenager that I pursued a BFA and after graduating from my university, I worked within the fashion industry for household fashion brands, and somehow continued to be apart of the convention and cosplay scene for over 20 years. So!

 

If you are just starting your journey, and may have only bought or commissioned cosplays, or just only creating your first garments, you have many exciting things ahead of you (and not only myself, but many other experienced cosplayers) are here to root you on and participate alongside you at Big Z Fabric’s warehouse on July 11th! Look forward to seeing you there! 

 

@daydreamernessa

Full Information About The Contest

 WIN BIG

   WIN BIG  

Contest Prizes

Contest Prizes

1st Place

Best In Show

Color Card Bundle + 50 Samples from the Sample Room + $50 Gift Card

 

  Top Honor

1st Place

Color Card Bundle + 50 Samples from the Sample Room + $50 Gift Card

 

 

 

 

 


 

  Top Honor

2nd Place

$50 Gift Card + 25 Samples from the Sample Room

2nd Place

Master 
Craftsmanship

$50 Gift Card + 25 Samples from the Sample Room

3rd Place

Advanced Craftsmanship

$25 Gift Card + 25 Samples from the Sample Room

3rd Place

$25 Gift Card + 25 Samples from the Sample Room

4th Place

Novice Craftsmanship

$25 Gift Card + 25 Samples from the Sample Room

Special

Up & Coming Award

$25 Gift Card

4th Place

Novice Craftsmanship

$25 Gift Card + 25 Samples from the Sample Room

Special

Up & Coming Award

$25 Gift Card

Cosplay Contest Rules

To participate in the Big Z Fabric Cosplay Contest, please review the following rules:

To participate in the Big Z Fabric Cosplay Contest, please review the following rules:
  • All ages are welcome to participate in the cosplay contest.
  • Participants must check in with the event coordinator by 11:30 AM to be included in the contest line-up.
  • The cosplay contest begins at 12:00 PM.
  • Costumes must be at least 70% handmade by the individual cosplayer to be eligible for a prize.
  • Modified or thrifted costumes may qualify for prizes if at least 60% of the original garments are significantly altered by the participant.
  • Costumes that have previously won an award may participate, but are not eligible to win a prize.
  • Store-bought costumes may participate, but are not eligible to win a prize.
  • Commissioned costumes may participate, but are not eligible to win a prize.
  • The contest is free to enter.
  • Costumes must be approximately 50% or more custom made.
  • Props count toward the custom-made portion of the cosplay.
  • Fully store-bought costumes are not eligible.
  • Cosplays that have previously won an award are not eligible.
  • Contestants must arrive by the scheduled contest check-in time.
  • Contestants will be judged by a three-judge panel.
  • Prizes will be awarded to selected winners.

Rules Of The Event

  • This is a family-friendly event. Costumes and daily wear must not expose the body in a way that could be considered inappropriate or indecent.
  • All event attendees must wear shoes at all times while inside the event area.
  • Costumes with limited visibility or restricted movement must have a handler to assist with crowd navigation and safety.
  • Costumes with large wings, oversized props, or large structural elements must also have a handler.
  • Explosives are not allowed, including firecrackers, smoke bombs, and sparklers.
  • Flame effects are not allowed. Costumes and props may not include open flames, fire, or exposed electrical arcs.
  • Overly bright or flashing lights are not allowed.
  • Sharp or blunt objects are not allowed.
  • Projectiles are not allowed.
  • Smoke, fog machines, smoke grenades, and vapor devices are not allowed.
  • Realistic firearms are not allowed.
  • If you have concerns about a prop or cosplay item, please contact the event team before attending.

  How To Participate  

  How To Participate

Four Simple Steps

Four Simple Steps

01

Register or RSVP

Save your spot online before the warehouse fills up.

02

Mark Your Calendar

Get ready for the Big Z Fabric cosplay event.

03

Arrive & Present

Check in, walk the stage, and present your cosplay.

04

Celebrate

 

Meet fellow cosplayers, enjoy the contest, and celebrate creativity.

         Event Rules

Rules Of The Event

  • This is a family-friendly event. Costumes and daily wear must not expose the body in a way that could be considered inappropriate or indecent.
  • All event attendees must wear shoes at all times while inside the event area.
  • Costumes with limited visibility or restricted movement must have a handler to assist with crowd navigation and safety.
  • Costumes with large wings, oversized props, or large structural elements must also have a handler.
  • Explosives are not allowed, including firecrackers, smoke bombs, and sparklers.
  • Flame effects are not allowed. Costumes and props may not include open flames, fire, or exposed electrical arcs.
  • Overly bright or flashing lights are not allowed.
  • Sharp or blunt objects are not allowed.
  • Projectiles are not allowed.
  • Smoke, fog machines, smoke grenades, and vapor devices are not allowed.
  • Realistic firearms are not allowed.
  • If you have concerns about a prop or cosplay item, please contact the event team before attending.

Fabrics For Costumes

Faux Fur 

Soft,Dramatic,perfect For Fantasy Creatures

Vinyl Fabric

Sleek,Glossy,ideal for armor and

 accents

Minky

Plush and cuddly for mascots and plush Builds

Spandex

Stretch Performance Fabric For Body Suits

Sequin

Maximum Sparkle For Show-Stopping Looks

Spandex

Stretch Performance Fabric For Body Suits

Sequin

Maximum Sparkle For Show-Stopping Looks