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Author: Meris - The Fabric Alchemist

I geek out over sewing, history/archaeology, the environment, D&D character development, and much sci-fi & fantasy stuff.

Merida’s Bravery

February 6, 2013

It is a rare film that moves me so deeply that I leave the theater resolved to change my fate.

[Warning: plot spoilers if you have not seen Brave.] … More Merida’s Bravery

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Handmade Holiday Highlights

February 4, 2013

Over the last two years, these are the handmade gifts I have given and the links to the relevant tutorials: … More Handmade Holiday Highlights

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What’s on the Mannequin?

February 3, 2013

I removed the half-completed knit dress (stalled project) to make room for the current primary project. … More What’s on the Mannequin?

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Fabric Bending (i.e. working with spandex)

January 28, 2013

Korra’s costume design progresses to the shirt. Brace yourselves, there is spandex involved. … More Fabric Bending (i.e. working with spandex)

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Air-bending and Fabric Alchemy

January 22, 2013

Convention season is fast approaching. It is high time I get to work on my costumes for Emerald City Comic Con. … More Air-bending and Fabric Alchemy

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A Suit Fit for a Bear

January 20, 2013

I kicked off the new year by finishing up a project that was intended as a Christmas gift. … More A Suit Fit for a Bear

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Stashbusting in the New Year

January 18, 2013

I, Meris (aka the Fabric Alchemist), commit to using at least one piece of stash fabric in every sewing project in 2013. … More Stashbusting in the New Year

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What’s on the mannequin?

October 3, 2012

A brief look at a Halloween 2012 work-in-progress. … More What’s on the mannequin?

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An impending blog “refashion”

September 21, 2012

Question for the bloggers in the audience: How often do you change your blog? I have been blogging for just shy of 2 years, and I am feeling the itch to change my blog’s focus. I started blogging as part of a new year’s resolution to be more environmentally sustainable. I’ve been pleasantly satisfied with the … More An impending blog “refashion”

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Costume Notes

September 18, 2012

Today the costuming gods shined down on me while on a quick trip to Buffalo Exchange. … More Costume Notes

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Sewcialist, cosplayer, lapsed archaeologist, game & creative producer, birder, feminist, and geek.

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