It’s Fall! 5 Things I’m Excited About
October 3, 2014
Fall is here. Here are the five things I am most looking forward to in the final months of 2014. … More It’s Fall! 5 Things I’m Excited About
Leliana’s Coat of Leather & Mail – Cosplay WIP
August 11, 2014
I had hoped to have a completed coat of armor done last weekend, but this garment is proving to be more time consuming than I thought. Let me show you what I have so far and walk you through my process for getting here. Garment Shape and Structure It is highly likely Bioware will release … More Leliana’s Coat of Leather & Mail – Cosplay WIP
ReFashioning a Formal Dress into Maxi Skirt
July 27, 2014
During the wardrobe architect process I found myself gravitating toward airy maxi or just-below-the-knee skirts. For the past 30-odd years I have generally shied away from delicate fabrics in my everyday wardrobe. I am too too prone to spills and clumsiness. However, airy skirts fit the silhouettes I liked: fitted waists and flowing or flared skirts. I … More ReFashioning a Formal Dress into Maxi Skirt
Leliana’s Costume Breakdown
July 13, 2014
The first step of my cosplay process is breaking down the costume into recognizable and manageable components. Let’s take a look at Leliana from Dragon Age: Inquisition. … More Leliana’s Costume Breakdown
Cosplay Quest: Leliana of Dragon Age Inquisition
July 9, 2014
Convention season roll on and with PAX Prime fast approaching it is time to start sewing. As if on cue, Bioware announces the Dragon Age Inquisition character I have been waiting for: Leliana. … More Cosplay Quest: Leliana of Dragon Age Inquisition
Bernina 1008 Status Update: Taffeta, Chiffon, and Cotton
June 30, 2014
A review of my Bernina 1008 after completing 3 projects with 3 different fabrics. Part of an ongoing series. … More Bernina 1008 Status Update: Taffeta, Chiffon, and Cotton
Revisiting my ReSEWlutions
June 21, 2014
The Summer Solstice seemed as good a time as any to revisit and evaluate my 2014 reSEWlutions. My first 2014 reSEWlution is to focus on myself & my fiancé. This reSEWlution is one that I will renew annually. Greg and I are now married and partners in life. Life is full of exciting distractions, but I strive … More Revisiting my ReSEWlutions
Rings Fit for a Dragon’s Treasure Hoard
June 9, 2014
Our marriage begins today with a promise and a set of hand-forged rings. … More Rings Fit for a Dragon’s Treasure Hoard
Organizing Sewing Patterns
May 3, 2014
My sewing room has a new organization system for loose patterns. … More Organizing Sewing Patterns
Selfish Sewing: Power of Three Dress
May 1, 2014
Taking advantage of my recent joyous sewing mood, I welcomed Spring with three new garments: a knitted spring sweater, a refashioned skirt, and a self-drafted knit dress. Power of Three Dress So named because three women contributed to this dress’s completion. (You can also read a Doctor Who reference into that title, depending on how your … More Selfish Sewing: Power of Three Dress
The Fabric Alchemist 