Talent Booking

Intro:

Kaylee Godley is a Project Management Professional, wife, and mom from Dallas, TX. She has been sewing since 2003. Since turning to costumes in 2012, Kaylee has recently specialized in animated LEDs, resin casting, EVA foam, and leatherworking. She loves cosplaying fantasy book characters with her hand-made costumes and props.

With grit and problem solving, Kaylee revels in extravagant ideas and crafting on hard mode. But as a cosplay educator, sharing her knowledge with others via her excellent cosplay panels is a true delight. With enthusiasm and creative ambition, join @KayleeMakesCrafts on an inspirational and encouraging cosplay journey.

 

Events:

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

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

Cosplay America 2024: Appearance and Panelist

Comicpalooza Houston 2024: Appearance and Panelist

Dreamhack Dallas 2024: Appearance

Dragonsteel Convention 2023: Appearance and Panelist

 

Awards:

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

 

Media:

JordanCon 2024 Costume Chat Kaylee Makes Crafts

 

Cosplay Panels:

  • Intro to Cosplay Animated LEDs

  • Leatherworking Jumpstart

  • Saddle Up! Intro to Western Style Leather Carving

  • Resin Casting: Oooh, Shiny!

  • Beginners Guide to Jewelry Making

  • Sew and Grow: The Roots of Confidant Sewing

  • Tame the Chaos: Cosplay Productivity

  • Websites 101: Branding, Content, and SEO

 

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, Warbreaker etc.)

  • The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

  • Tolkien / Lewis

Movies / Shows:

  • Wheel of Time by Amazon Prime

  • Dune

  • Stargate

  • Marvel Loki Series

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.