A witch who sews and makes magical crafts.

I’m Trina, a Bay Area stitcher with 15 years in cosplay and costume making.

I have a BA in theater arts with an emphasis on costume design and a degree in apparel design, and I have created more than 400 costumes for clients and for myself.

Now a freelancer, I take cosplay commissions and other sewing projects. I love using a variety of crafting techniques and skills to bring my work to life. I especially love working with historically inspired garments and the horror genre aesthetic.

My dedication is also reflected in my participation in cosplay contests, where I’ve won numerous awards for both my craftsmanship and stage performance.


Awards & Honors

  • Anime Los Angeles 2026: Best Comedy Performance - Nurse from Silent Hill

  • Winter Cosplay Championship 2024 Solo Cultural Exchange - Craftsmanship

  • Lvl Up Expo 2024: Best in Show

  • Anime Los Angeles 2024: Runner Up Master Craftmanship - Mimikyu from Pokemon

  • Fanime 2023: Best Master Individual Craftsmanship - Sakura (Orange & Yellow Blossom) from Cardcaptor Sakura

  • Anime Los Angeles 2020: Judges Award - Sakura (Orange & Yellow Blossom) from Cardcaptor Sakura

  • Crunchyroll Expo 2019: Best in Show - Sakura (Ch. 26) from Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Cards

  • Anime Los Angeles 2019: Runner Up Master Craftsmanship - Meruru from Atelier Meruru [w/group]

  • Sakura Con 2018: Best in Craftsmanship - Sakura (Artbook) from Tsubusa Reservoir Chronicles

  • Anime Los Angeles: Runner Up Craftsmanship Master Group - Sakura (Artbook) from Tsubusa Reservoir Chronicles [w/group]

  • Anime Los Angeles 2017: 3rd Place Master Craftsmanship - Sapphire from Sakizou [w/duo]

  • Anime Los Angeles 2016: Runner Up Intermediate Craftsmanship - Calista from The Last Story [w/group] - Also crafted Yurick from group

  • Anime on Display 2016: Runner Up Best in Show - Sheeta from Castle in the Sky [w/duo]

  • Carrier Con 2015: Judges Award - Weiss from RWBY

  • Anime on Display 2015: Judges Award -Juliet from Romeo x Juliet [w/duo]

  • Yaoi Con 2014: Best in Craftsmanship - Eren Yeager (Game Ver.) from Attack on Titan [w/group]

  • Fanime 2014: Best in Show - Haruka (2000% Love) from Uta no Prince Sama [w/group]

  • Anime on Display 2014: Best in Show - Tsukimi from Princess Jellyfish [w/duo]

  • Japan Expo 2013: Best in Group - Yuki Sohma (Artbook) from Fruits Basket [w/group]

  • Sac Anime 2013: Best in Show - Haruka (1000% Love) from Uta no Prince Sama [w/group]

  • Anime on Display 2011: Runner Up Best in Show - Len Kagamine (Magnet) from Vocaloid [w/duo]

  • Sac Anime 2010: Original Design Award - Miku Hatsune (Magnet) from Vocaloid [w/duo]