I made the hard decision to not make any new cosplay this year. I will still work on costumes and props, but hopefully without strict deadlines and without complex commitments. “What is your next costume?” The question was almost on par with being asked “what is your thesis about?” For 5 years I have had an … More 2016, A Costume Hiatus
In high school I used to tease my friend for her inclination to wear the same color (navy blue) almost every day, her other go-to colors were forest green and maroon. Together we joked about her needing to branch out (at least I hope she was laughing with me). But now that I am being … More Many Shades of Gray: My Go-To Neutral
Hello, Assassin’s Creed fans and cosplayers! Every day you are reading my original posts on the Ezio Auditore costume I made for my husband in 2012. I’m curious – is it helpful? Are you learning what you need to tackle this costume yourself? What questions do you still have? It has been three years and I … More Send me Your Assassin’s Creed Costume Questions!
I started my handmade wardrobe with bedsheets and quilting cotton. Then came the knits – jersey and interlock (I’m looking forward to Ponte). Most recently I dabbled with a silk-cotton blend that I didn’t realize was silk-cotton until after I finished the garment. Now I embark on a woolen adventure. I have avoided wool for years because … More Wool Worries
This seamstress went to the new PNB Nutcracker in Seattle and was blown away by the vibrant costumes. … More Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Vibrant New Nutcracker
I am combining the last two #SewingTop5 prompts for efficiency. This post is part of the series started by Gillian, look for more posts (by her and other sewcialists) at her blog, or on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #sewingtop5 . Please join me in waving goodbye to 2015 and welcoming 2016! 2015 Revelations 1. … More Top 5 Sewing Revelations and Goals for 2016
My top 5 misses of 2015 are the projects that I wanted to make, bought the pattern, started buying fabric and supplies, but did not finish (of even start). 1. Dahlia Colette debuted their Dahlia Dress pattern during my Wardrobe Architect adventure. The sillouette matched what I was looking for and the suggested fabrics (crepes and … More Top 5 Misses of 2015
2015 is the year I finally felt immensely confident in my own sewing. I only felt “competent” in previous years. There were still stressful moments and long nights, but I never felt like I couldn’t do the skills the projects asked for.
This year was a year of costumes and almost nothing else. I can guarantee that will come up again in my #SewingTop5 revelations and goals write-ups. 🙂 … More Top 5 Hits of 2015
My husband once told me that I was nigh impossible to shop for because I constantly walked around stores pointing out things that I could make [better, cheaper, or at least in a different color]. I recently shared a list of sewing tools that would make great gifts, but tools are not the ONLY gift … More More Gift Ideas for the Crafters & Sewists on your list
When I started sewing I didn’t know much about the world of sewing supplies or my project goals. I asked for the usual suspects – scissors, seam ripper, measuring tape, chalk pencils, and pins. Now that I am more advanced, I am looking for tools and notions that make my work faster and more efficient. Here are some of … More Holiday Gift Guide: My Favorite Sewing Tools
The Fabric Alchemist 