Turtle Smithy
@turtlesmithy.bsky.social
We are a couple-owned Cosplay/Costume and Prop business based in central Missouri.
Sorry we haven’t been super active on socials (oops)! There was a lot going on the last several months, but things have finally calmed down with nothing happening in July until Otakon. Yes, we’ll be at Otakon! We’re contracted with Cut/Sew again to teach cosplay workshops: cutsew.co/collections/...
Beginner Sewing Classes + Workshops / CUT/SEW
Catch us in-person for beginner friendly sewing workshops, classes, and one-on-one guidance for cosplay – at an anime convention near you.
cutsew.co
The show must go on. 🐰🐸 #ffxiv #ff14 #dancinggreen #cosplay @jp.finalfantasyxiv.com DG’s outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social DG’s ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social / @malindachan.bsky.social
I've been busy with more lore books. Lots of writing and analysis coming your way soon, some starting this weekend 👀 📸 klowephotography Horns/Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig: vickiebane #FFXIV #cosplay #Aeneas
More detail shots of Aeneas that make me go a little feral at my own craftmanship. 📸 klowephotography Horns/Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig: vickiebane #FFXIV #Aeneas #cosplay
Two Fanfests in a row showing left with @arcanekani.bsky.social and if the Twelve allow I will try again for a third! Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest
Bathroom selfies are rough when the ceilings discriminate against the tall. 🙂↕️ #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest #fanfest #dancinggreen #blackcat (and outfits by) @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social / @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace accessories by @dangerousladies.ca
Why does this give me strong album cover vibes? 😂 Anyway, I love the height accuracy here. For reference, I’m 6’3” without any assist. 🙂↔️ #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #ffxivfanfest #dancinggreen #sugarriot is @guavi.bsky.social (The best 🥹) (Additional tags in comments)
Dancing Green and Black Cat! 🥹 #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest #fanfest @jp.finalfantasyxiv.com Black Cat (and maker of both costumes) @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig @turtlesmithy.bsky.social & @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace acc. @dangerousladies.ca 📸 @s.l.visions (on the ‘Gram)
Oh! My Glamoured to Life walk! I totally blacked out as soon as I hit the runway. All I remember on that first step was “Oh no, it’s carpet” 😂 Glad it came out well! #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #fanfest2026 #dancinggreen #dg #cosplay @en.finalfantasyxiv.com (Tags in comment)
Groovin’. 🕺🏽 #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #fanfest2026 #dancinggreen #dg #cosplay @en.finalfantasyxiv.com DG’s outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social & @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace models by @dangerousladies.ca
Took a criminally low number of pics at FF@Home because I was running around so much, but I got some of my WoL cos! Thank you to everyone who came up and chatted, you all were so sweet and kind 🥹🫶 Got lots of compliments on my 🐰 ears so I got to talk up @turtlesmithy.bsky.social's shop too!
“Bro. You want a drink from the bar? Let’s do it together” 😂 I’m so flattered that Dancing Green was so well-received. Thank you to everyone sending stuff my way and/or tagging me, seriously. Such an incredible weekend. 🥹 #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #dancinggreen #cosplay (Tags in the comment)
Photoshoot day 1! Sphene: me Y’shtola: @sewsteph.bsky.social Zenos: @ssweetbret.bsky.social Thancred: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14
We're just one week out from #FFXIV Fanfest and 8.0 news! While I'm not attending myself, by current plans have me going from 0 to 3 14 cosplays in nearish future! Meteion costume made by @lutaviacosplay.bsky.social Auri fins @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Nymeia Wheel 3D files @dangerousladies.ca
We’ve been on the road the past few days, slowly making our way to Anaheim while enjoying some sights along Route 66! This will be our cosplay lineup; hope to see you there! #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest
See you soon, NA FanFest! ☺️ @square-enix-games.com #fanfest #ffxiv #ff14 #cosplay #arcadion #dancinggreen #yaana Yaana (and outfits made by) @juicecoser.bsky.social DG wigs/ears by @malindachan.bsky.social @turtlesmithy.bsky.social
Lizard test...FANFEST IS IMMANENT!! Thank you so much @turtlesmithy.bsky.social for doing such an amazing job on the custom paint color of my girl's scales!!
We’re assembling and shipping the last fur batch! There have been several inquiries this week for last-minute Fanfest orders. While we would normally love the extra business, we are busy preparing for two back-to-back events before we depart for Fanfest ourselves. (1/2)
We’ve been working into the weekend so the remaining Fanfest orders can ship on Monday. We have some Fanfest prep of our own, so we will be unable to take on any additional Anaheim Fanfest orders before the event. Thank you for waiting so patiently! We look forward to seeing you at Fanfest. 💖
It's officially Fanfest month so it's about time I reveal details on this year's #NAFanfestCosGathering ! Here's the Carrd with the info: fanfestcosplaygathering.carrd.co Day 1 will be the big main shoot due to it taking place (tentatively) before the Glamoured to Life event at 1PM.
NA Fanfest 2026 Cosplay Gathering
Landing page for NA Fanfest 2026 Cosplay Gatherings
fanfestcosplaygathering.carrd.co
Thanks to Ethan’s help last week, we completed our largest wave ever! Those that got a shipping notification last Friday but no tracking movement are being dropped off today. Fur queue will be caught up this week, and dragon queue should be finished by April 10th at the latest.
The friendos. 😌 #ffxiv #ff14 #erenville #viera #cosplay Outfit by @juicecoser.bsky.social (bag by me!) Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig by @keimeirg.bsky.social 📸 by @hakuoro.bsky.social
Our FFXIV Fan Fest queue (and similarly-timed spring events) is closed! Processing times have increased to 10 weeks to account for the long queue + time we will be away. Orders placed from this day forward will likely be processed in May. Thank you everyone for your support!
Frustrating weekend...I lost power for 36 hours thanks to wind, & even though it was warm enough to shoot Marian, it was still too windy. In the meantime, I don’t think I’ve even shared some of these images of my Venat! @turtlesmithy.bsky.social as Emet @malindachan.bsky.social as Hythlodaeus!
Finally painted the inside of the ears, a nice side by side with the tail! I’m so happy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social had such a perfect fur color ! They make the best miqo stuff 🙏🥹
Ears are done! The color match on the fur is perfect 🙏🥹 I got the matching tail and fur from @turtlesmithy.bsky.social
