I geek out over sewing, history/archaeology, the environment, D&D character development, and much sci-fi & fantasy stuff.
Not sure you want to spend $30 on an iPad case that everyone else has? I found an online tutorial to sew an iPad slip case for my 2011 Christmas handmade gift blitz. … More Did it myself: iPad Case
When I started sewing I asked some friends where they shopped for fabric. They gave me the names of a few locally-owned fabric shops, but they also suggested Goodwill, where you can pick up previously owned sheets, curtains, and other linens for a few dollars. … More Reuse and Repurpose Discarded Fabrics
This week I sewed my first practical article of clothing, which also happened to be my first experience sewing with knit fabric. … More I made a knit shirt and no one got hurt
It has become apparent that through sewing I am one step closer to becoming my mother, in a good way. … More Sewing-induced Revelations
A celebration of the handmade costumes I saw (or made) in 2011 at the ren-faire, conventions, and halloween. … More Creative Costuming: A Year in Review
The first annual Geek Girl Con wraps up today in Seattle, WA. It has been an enthused gathering of women, men, and families celebrating and exploring the female geekdom. The varied and creative cosplay seen at Geek Girl Con and PAX will be the subject of an upcoming post. UPDATE: Check out my review of Geek Girl Con 2011 at GirlHack.com
Some fabric left over from a costume + a rainy day at home + unorganized sewing tools + a burning need to sew something = a 1-day project! … More The Scrappy Organizer: A 1-day Sewing Project
The Fabric Alchemist 