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Tag: Costume Design

Gold Dragon for PAX West 2016

January 19, 2017

When someone asks if you could transform Chris Perkins into a Gold Dragon, you say “Yes!” Embracing the Asian (mainly Chinese) inspiration for the Gold Dragons’ appearance and behavior, I drew on my personal Chinese heritage and designed a costume reminiscent of traditional Han Dynasty-era robes (the hanfu). The long full sleeves are shaped to resemble … More Gold Dragon for PAX West 2016

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Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Vibrant New Nutcracker

January 9, 2016

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

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Hi, I'm Meris (aka: the Fabric Alchemist).
Sewcialist, cosplayer, lapsed archaeologist, game & creative producer, birder, feminist, and geek.

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