Ahhhh! Is March really going to be here next week? I feel like I've barely wrapped my head around February. Pics for my February pants challenge will be up soon, I promise! I'm going to try to get some decent photos and not cell phone shots. For those of you who've recently started following this … Continue reading Monthly Stitch Challenge: Tell me what to sew!
Author: geekyseamstress
Just a geeky gal spending way too much time at my sewing machine.
SciFi Expo 2014
Hey guys! I'm a bit behind on this, but I just wanted to do a quick wrap-up of my recent trek to the SciFi Expo. I went both days this year, Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to any of the panels! The one I really wanted to attend was Karl Urban's, but … Continue reading SciFi Expo 2014
Costume Notes: Rogue (Kotobukiya Statue Version)
Completed: February 2014 Hours Spent: 10ish Debuted: SciFi Expo 2014 Why This Costume: I'm pretty sure my love of Rogue is obvious at this point. This version of Rogue is one of my favorites. I had the base costume pieces already (the bodysuit is by Meredith Placko and the jacket pattern is from GSTQ Fashions), so I … Continue reading Costume Notes: Rogue (Kotobukiya Statue Version)
(Belated) January Monthly Stitch: Lapped Zipper
Oh, this skirt. It started off so, so well. I was so excited to have a skirt to post to the Monthly Stitch Collective. And on time! This month's theme was "New Year, New Skill". My primary new skill with this skirt was to install a lapped zipper, which turned out okay. My problem was … Continue reading (Belated) January Monthly Stitch: Lapped Zipper
Cosplay: SciFi Expo Line-up
I guess I should announce what I'm wearing to SciFi Expo since it's on Saturday. As of right now, I'm planning to wear my two "newest" costumes: the Marvel Bishoujo version of Rogue and the Book 2 version of Korra. I'm using the term "new" in a very liberal way. I cobbled pieces from older versions … Continue reading Cosplay: SciFi Expo Line-up
Tutorial Tuesday: Creating a two-tone wig
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
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
The Geeky Seamstress 