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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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
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
What’s on the mannequin?
October 3, 2012
A brief look at a Halloween 2012 work-in-progress. … More What’s on the mannequin?
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”
Costume Notes
September 18, 2012
Today the costuming gods shined down on me while on a quick trip to Buffalo Exchange. … More Costume Notes
UPDATE on the Ezio Costume
July 8, 2012
Ezio may never fully wash his hands of the blood he has spilled. I, however, have successfully cleaned his tunic, cape, and vest. … More UPDATE on the Ezio Costume
A Duck Suit
June 21, 2012
If you are a duck, and you need sartorial services, then I’m your girl! (Or what I did during my second week of unemployment.) … More A Duck Suit
Secret Project
June 18, 2012
A friend called in a favor. I happily accepted the challenge to put my new pattern drafting skills use. QUACK! … More Secret Project
A New Adventure
June 8, 2012
Add one more to the unemployment statistics. But any good adventurer knows that quest work can be found if you just ask around town. I’ll be over here, assembling my adventurer’s pack, polishing my armor, and filling out a character sheet. … More A New Adventure
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