Cosplay Services · Repair Station

Cosplay Repair

A snapped strap or loose seam does not have to end your con day. Our volunteer makers have the tools, supplies, and know-how to help with light costume repairs.

Complimentary service

Light repairs only

Emergency support · on site

Never fear. Matsuricon is here.

With ample supplies and plenty of know-how, the Matsuricon Cosplay Repair Room has just about everything attendees need to touch up or mend a cosplay. Our staff can answer questions, offer solutions, and help find the right tools for the repair.

Quick fixes, not con crunch

Service boundary

The room is provided at no additional cost and is intended for light repairs only. Please do not try to make or finish an entire cosplay inside the Repair Room.

Repair guidance · 01

Station schedule

Repair Room Hours

Stop by during the following convention hours.
01Friday
TBD
02Saturday
TBD
03Sunday
TBD

Bring the damaged piece with you

Repair kit · stocked

Tools for the Most Common Mishaps

Available supplies include, but are not limited to, these five repair-room essentials. Ask a crew member before using unfamiliar tools or adhesives.

Kit · SEW

Sewing Kit

Needles, thread, seam rippers, scissors, and other basics.

Available for light, on-site touch-ups.

Station stock

Kit · WIG

Wig Care

Shears, hairspray, bobby pins, wig heads, and blow dryers.

Available for light, on-site touch-ups.

Station stock

Kit · TAP

Tape Stock

Duct, gaffer’s, double-sided, and other useful tapes.

Available for light, on-site touch-ups.

Station stock

Kit · GLU

Adhesives

Hot glue, spirit gum, super glue, and more.

Available for light, on-site touch-ups.

Station stock

Kit · FIN

Finishing Tools

Clothing irons and small tools for final touch-ups.

Available for light, on-site touch-ups.

Station stock

Supply drive · community powered

Clear Your Craft Room. Save a Cosplay.

Have useful cosplay materials taking up space? Bring new or clean items to the Cosplay Repair Room and donate them to keep the station ready for the next emergency.

Donation Reward

Contribute supplies and receive a special ribbon.

Ask the Repair Room team about current needs when you drop off your donation.

Special ribbon available

Donation wishlist

Most-Wanted Supplies

Items that help the repair crew restock high-use essentials.
  • Unopened super glue
  • E6000
  • Bobby pins
  • Hair U-pins
  • Safety pins
  • All-purpose thread
  • Permanent markers (all colors)
  • Fray Check
  • Got2b Glued
  • Duct tape (all colors)
  • Wig heads
  • Shout stain remover pads
  • Tide to Go pens
  • High-temperature hot glue guns
  • Hand-sewing needles
  • Clear nail polish
  • Buttons

Unopened and clean items preferred