How Awesome Inflatable Costumes Are Made!

At this year's Bay Area Maker Faire, we meet the awesome creations of Fernside Dragons, who design and make their own inflatable sculptures and costumes for every holiday and occasion. Megan Gardner and Taylor Pope talk us through how they self taught themselves to pattern, cut, and sew these incredible creatures of air, including delightful costumes they've worn at DragonCon!
Learn more about Fernside Dragons' projects at / fernsidedragons and www.fernsidedr...
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[@NitaKerns]

I love the storage bags matching the inflatable! Very cool and unique!!

[@robo5013]

Didn't think I was going to watch the whole video but I did. That was cooler than I thought it would be. Wish them all the luck in the future.

[@jakeekiss]

Yay! Megan's one of my oldest friends and I'm so happy folks get to see her work!

[@guldand]

Tell Megan and Taylor that they are cool. Living the dreaming and enjoying it :)

[@jakeekiss]

@@guldand Will do!

[@LikeAFairy17]

Such a big fan of Megan and Taylor's work!!!! Love seeing all their hard work come to life, I can't wait to see more from them!!!

[@emilygarff225]

We live nearby and often go out of our way to see what the Fernside dragons are up to in the front yard. My kids’ favorite is the pirate dragon complete with treasure chest. Love these guys!

[@devin_blaze1616]

I'm friends with Taylor, this is awesome to see! Thanks for covering them.

[@davenelson8187]

What fun! Love her energy, all in! ❤

[@justincosplay]

loved seeing these at dragoncon!!!

[@lennartnielsen]

I guess they are taylor-made 😊

[@jaelyndennis8736]

this is so cool and also I love the ambient faire sounds in the background

[@siti7797]

Another excellent interview. Thankyou

[@JessicaCrafternoon]

furiously taking notes

[@Zeldur]

Oh perfect timing. I'm thinking of making inflatables for halloween and was looking into the logistics. I love how theirs turn out ^^

[@billbucktube]

Well that interview blew up‼️👀

[@Anthony_Stuart]

Tested has summoned the furries

[@so_true_jestie]

I've been in the furry fandom too long this notification almost killed me

[@Meme_Man-]

This comment is unbelievably cringeworthy

[@so_true_jestie]

@@Meme_Man- waaahh waaaahh

[@niRtywa_starcvnt]

@@Meme_Man-yours? Definitely. There’s nothing like self-awareness.

[@wingren13]

so very same

[@MistakenForBacon]

when i saw this vid i was hoping I'd see a comment like this.. our culture is awesome and hilarious

[@Treemike1000]

Amazing!

[@ecopennylife]

The replica bags for the deflated characters ☺️🥰

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

Omg this is so cool!

[@HikerSummiting]

Really cool!

[@ArtCoolStudio7]

Norm Thank you very much, so interesting and beautiful Dragons, very positive))))

[@Merennulli]

Can't help but think of the "Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Man" ads from Family Guy playing Among Us with some of those, heh.

[@metern]

Lol. This hobby seems to be all hers. The husband almost never gets to say anything. Just stay there and smile 😂.

[@metern]

Listed too how she's talking. It's I do that. I can't wait for the next thing and so on. She never says we did/do that.

[@P3DR0877]

I want that katamari costume

[@armouros]

an inflatable vershon of adams velociraptor costume would be amazing!

[@hanslain9729]

I love the reverse engineering of models to make it their own.

[@kerribarrie]

Any hints on the fans you use?

[@333Liger]

Inflatable Tube Dragons That's A First HAHA:D

[@sonictt1]

You should see the ones at furry conventions

[@Rent-Free-In-Your-Brain]

😳

[@BlingB]

So can I get them to repair my 20ft snowman from @home. And make storage bags for all of them?

[@ed_halley]

No online shop? Would buy a katamari set for sure.

[@Rent-Free-In-Your-Brain]

pyrocynical would be proud

[@nathkrupa3463]

Great work sir

[@Bungowumperpuss]

All the scalies are popping a rager at theses inflatable dragons.

[@JolynBowler]

💙🌻💙

[@Etcetera-tz5vz]

Great conversation but tapping out because I can’t stand the drumming sound

[@BADMAN-SJ]

Spyro????

[@spark_matter]

Hang on you just sew the seams regularly?? I could make an inflatable!?! What type of pump is required?

[@BobRod-mi8rq]

😯☺️

[@PropperProp-her]

But, do they aquire the proper licensing for the IPs they use? Nintendo specifically tends to be especially agressive about protecting those. They have a great model & product but I'd hate for them to be struck down because they want (and should!) Tackle their favorite IPs.

[@PondScummer]

nintendo doesn't care if it's cosplay

[@musicunitedforever]

bruh, im such a degen...

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

This is _THE WEIRDEST_ instance of "Translate" I've encountered... 😳🤣

[@custos3249]

So I guess we're gonna just ignore the narrative and thematic implications of not making the dragons legs ambulatory and rather having the person's legs......sticking out the back side..... Edit: for those lacking a sense of humor or would otherwise defend old, hideous easter bunny costumes as "just for fun," I recommend sticking to Disney movies and not more....advanced, I guess, cinema like Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. The rino scene may cause irreparable personal trauma as everyone gets the joke but you.

[@CoYoTdeLiMa]

And? Ain't this for... FUN?

[@custos3249]

@@CoYoTdeLiMa Mm-hmm. That dragon is clearly having a good time. Just look at its eyes.

[@dabearsfan9]

This is a super weird comment

[@custos3249]

@@dabearsfan9 *reads username Judgemental and lack of whimsy checks out Also, if this is all it takes for you, steer clear of any comment with a cartoon animal in the avatar.

[@hugojmaia]

The dragon costume in the thumbnail has a very unfortunate position where the feet are sticking out.

[@bardomudo]

You just know she owns at least one Bad Dragon.

[@THE_BaconPirate]

Does bad dragon make an inflatable? 😂