Talent Booking

Bio:

Kaylee Makes Crafts is an enthusiastic and professional cosplay artisan. Kaylee is from Dallas, Texas and often portrays characters from fantasy and sci-fi books and film. She has won notable craftsmanship cosplay awards at Cosplay America, Dragon Con, and Jordan Con. Kaylee began her commission work as a full-time cosplay crafter and educator in 2024.

Kaylee started sewing in 2003 and turned to making props and costumes in 2012. She is also a trained vocalist and Project Management Professional (PMP). Kaylee’s unique combination of creativity, planning, craftsmanship, and showmanship are the pillars of her powerhouse skillset.

With grit and problem solving, Kaylee Makes Crafts revels in creating on hard mode. But sharing the skills Kaylee has learned with others is her true passion. Her deep knowledge about sewing, electronics, resin casting, leather working, jewelry making, and foam smithing comprise an extensive library of skills Kaylee is delighted to share. Kaylee’s panels and crafting demonstrations are memorable and engaging. Fueled by her stellar public speaking and teaching abilities, Kaylee’s sessions are truly excellent and are sure to broaden your own knowledge.

With enthusiasm and creative ambition, join @KayleeMakesCrafts on an inspirational and encouraging cosplay journey.

Awards:

Cosplay America 2024: Best in Show - Lanfear from the Wheel of Time, Amazon Prime Season 2, books by Robert Jordan

Dreamhack Dallas 2024: Judge’s Choice Master Class - Fem Adolin Kholin from Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson

Dragoncon 2023 Page to Stage: Best in Show – Vin from Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Jordan Con 2023: Best in Master Class – Bridge Four Syl from the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson 

Events:

Cosplay America 2024: Appearance and Panelist

FanExpo Dallas 2024: Appearance, Guest, Panelist, and Cosplay Judge

Jordan Con 2024: Appearance, Guest, Panelist, and Cosplay Judge

Comicpalooza Houston 2024: Appearance and Panelist

Dreamhack Dallas 2024: Appearance

Dragonsteel Convention 2023: Appearance and Panelist

  

Media:

JordanCon 2024 Costume Chat Kaylee Makes Crafts

 

Cosplay Panels:

  • Intro to Cosplay Animated LEDs

  • Advanced Cosplay FX: Lights, Sound, Actions

  • Resin Casting: Oooh, Shiny!

  • Beginners Guide to Jewelry Making

  • Leatherworking Jumpstart

  • Saddle Up! Intro to Western Style Leather Carving

  • Sew and Grow: The Roots of Confidant Sewing

  • Tame the Chaos: Cosplay Productivity

  • Websites 101: Branding, Content, and SEO

Crafting Demonstrations:

  • Resin Casting Demo

  • Soldering Demo

  • Leatherworking Demo

  • Western Leather Carving Demo

  • Jewelry Making Demo

 Additional Panels:

Kaylee is happy to contribute to panels on variety of Sci-Fi and Fantasy related topics.

Literary topics:

  • All the works of Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn, The Stormlight Archive, Elantris, Warbreaker etc.)

  • The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

  • Tolkien / Lewis

  • Old Kingdom Series by Garth Nix

Movies / Shows:

  • Wheel of Time by Amazon Prime

  • Marvel Loki Series

  • Dune

  • Stargate

Talents:

As an artist and crafter, Kaylee is an all-around renaissance kind of gal.

Most importantly, Kaylee has a stellar work ethic, and she loves to have fun. Kaylee is collaborative, professional, and reliable.

When she’s not working on cosplay, Kaylee is a Project Management Professional. She is also trained vocalist and loves to sing Jazz. Kaylee has a background in Biology and enjoys going camping with her family.