Time to share another tutorial! Last week, I decided to update my Rogue costume for an upcoming con. One majorly needed change is the wig. I just have not had much luck with this (see here and here for examples of how *not* to do Rogue hair), so I was really, really nervous about cutting … Continue reading Tutorial Tuesday: Creating a two-tone wig
Month: January 2014
HELP! Pencil skirt crisis
All right, I need some help, guys. I've been working on a pencil skirt from Gertie's book for my Monthly Stitch project (my new skill for the month is inserting a lapped zipper). I love this skirt (I finished it over the weekend), but I have one problem: somewhere along the way, I nicked a … Continue reading HELP! Pencil skirt crisis
The Geeky Seamstress
Or, why I've changed the name of my online "presence" twice in the last six months. WARNING: Wall of text ahead. When I first started this blog, I went with my immediate default: Writer's Block. I needed a title to get started, and it's a handle that I've used for years. As a teenager and … Continue reading The Geeky Seamstress
Cambie #4: The Instruction/Conference Dress
I have a confession: this dress and blog post have been complete for about two weeks now, but this is the first opportunity I've had to take pictures. Oops. Anyway, say hello to Cambie #4! Or, a dress I can wear to places other than cons. I made this dress as part of my garment … Continue reading Cambie #4: The Instruction/Conference Dress
2014 Sewing Goals Addendum
I know, I know. We're not even two weeks into the new year and I'm already modifying my goals? Well, not really. I've had a few internal sewing goals that I haven't really vocalized yet. But I'm seeing a lot of nifty challenges and pledges going around the sewing blog-o-sphere, so why not? Ready-to-Wear Fasting … Continue reading 2014 Sewing Goals Addendum
Birthday, birthday, birthday
My sew/staycation is officially over, but I can't fully jump back into my normal groove without mentioning my birthday! I like to tease my family and say that all of January is dedicated to my birthday. Having a birthday just a week and a half after Christmas means that many times family meetups for the … Continue reading Birthday, birthday, birthday
Kicking off 2014
Long time, no post! Completely accidental. I got completely sidetracked by visits to family over the holidays (my family and the BF's), as well as getting caught up on things around home. I really wasn't expecting any gifts this year. My family and I haven't really exchanged gifts in a while, so I was completely … Continue reading Kicking off 2014
The Geeky Seamstress 