I am trying something new this year. Rather than wait until months after I finish the costume, this page will be continuously updated as I gather references, tutorials, patterns, and supply links for building a Shao Jun costume. … More Shao Jun Cosplay References – IN PROGRESS, CONTINUOUSLY UPDATING
We interrupt the intense sewing and costume design work with a brief foray into impulse purchases and mass market merchandising – MULAN MAKEUP! … More Dare to Dream – Disney Makeup at Walgreens
Mulan’s end-of-movie Victory Dress was my favorite of her 4+ outfit changes and I wanted my cosplay to include the symbols of her victory – Shan Yu’s sword and the Emperor’s medallion. (Part 2 of 2) … More Mulan Cosplay Prop Tutorial – Sword of Shan Yu
Mulan’s end-of-movie Victory Dress was my favorite of her 4+ outfit changes and I wanted my cosplay to include the symbols of her victory – Shan Yu’s sword and the Emperor’s medallion. (Part 1 of 2) … More Mulan Cosplay Prop Tutorial – Crest of the Emperor
The one question I was asked again and again during our short engagement was, “Will you be making your wedding dress?” I did, but I couldn’t stop there.
I have been meaning to write this post for, well, a year. … More A Handmade Wedding – Anniversary Post
I wore something handmade 28 days out of the month, and photographed 26 of those items. … More The Me-Made-May Recap of the Recaps
We’ve made it! Our 31 days of wearing handmade clothes and accessories are over. After not participating last year, I am ready to end the 2015 Me Made May on a high note. … More Me-Made-May ’15: The Final Week
I am reaching the running-out-of-steam phase of Me-Made-May. The weather isn’t warming up. I really miss pants. I also wish I could do some laundry! … More Me-Made-May ’15: Days 19 – 25
This Me-Made-May recap is brought to you in part by scarves and layers. Spring in Seattle is starting out a bit cool. … More Me-Made-May ’15: Days 12-18
Week 2 was a good week for Me-Made-May. The warm weather was ideal for my lightweight garments. … More Me-Made-May’15: Days 5-11
The Fabric Alchemist 