Cosplay, commissions, and sewing
Completed: April 2023 Debuted: Anime Detour 2023 Photographers: WildMomo Photography, Auden Photography Why This Costume: As I mentioned over on Rhea's portfolio entry, this hot dragon pope's design always appealed to me. What prompted me to go for it was inheriting several of her pieces from Lutavia Cosplay. Lutavia had The Dangerous Ladies resin pieces for … Continue reading Costume Notes: Lady Rhea (FE:3H)
Completed: August 2023 Hours Spent: 20-ish Debuted: Colossalcon South 2023 Why This Costume: I mean, I'm very much the target demographic for this movie and I'm still absolutely obsessed with all the outfits in it. This outfit and Margot Robbie's Perfect Day dress were 1000% on my wishlist the moment they appeared in the trailers, but I … Continue reading Costume Notes: Beach Barbie
Completed: June 2023 Hours Spent: 15-ish??? IDK, I made it in about a week before Fan Expo Debuted: Fan Expo Dallas 2023 Why This Costume: Much like my Lounge Byleth costume, this was born from a desire to have a "cosplay" (is it cosplay or is it nerdy fashion? IDK) for days that I'm working or want … Continue reading Spider-Gwen Dress
Completed: May 2023 Hours Spent: 15-ish Debuted: A-Kon 2023 Why This Costume: As usual, Fire Emblem completely owns me. I've wanted to make these dumb outfits since they dropped in the fall 2019 DLC because, 1) they're hilarious, and 2) give me more comfortable costumes any day of the week. Purchased Pieces: Base athletic shirt: Amazon Shoes: … Continue reading Costume Notes: Lounge Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC)
Completed: August 2023 Hours Spent: 25-30-ish overall Debuted: Colossalcon Texas 2023 Why This Costume: As I mentioned in my swim Marianne post, Fire Emblem Heroes is a danger zone. Swim Rhea is one of my favorite designs, and I was so excited to finally have an excuse to wear her to a fun event! Purchased Pieces: Sandals: … Continue reading Costume Notes: Rhea (Swimsuit alt., Fire Emblem Heroes)
Completed: August 2023 Hours Spent: 25-30-ish Debuted: Colossalcon Texas 2023 Why This Costume: Fire Emblem Heroes is a danger zone. Every time they drop a new alt for my favorite characters, I know I'm going to be in trouble and have to drop everything to make it! Marianne's swim outfit was no exception, especially when my lovely … Continue reading Costume Notes: Swim Marianne von Edmund (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Completed: February 2019 Hours Spent: 40-ish Patterns Used: Butterick 3072: Vest, Shirt, Pants Smoke and Fire Revolutionary War Regimental Coat Super Helpful Tutorials: Inset corners Pre-treating wool Machine Stitch Buttonholes How I Made it: Several of you have asked about the Hamilton costume I made for my friend, Ricardo, a while back so here ya go! … Continue reading Commission Notes: Hamilton
Hi, hello, and howdy! It's certainly been a minute, hasn't it? Life in lockdown pandemic world had its ups and downs (lots of those, tbh), and I feel like my mind and heart will never be the same. Some of the activities I found joy in before the pandemic no longer had the same appeal, … Continue reading Adventures in lingerie
In fall 2022, I worked on a production of Tartuffe as part of my Master's degree requirements. The timing was excellent, as I was also taking a class on early theatre history and read this play as part of my coursework. For a little historical context, Tartuffe is a French comedy written by Moliere in … Continue reading Theatre practicum: Tartuffe
Today's post is all about full bust adjustments or FBAs!
The Geeky Seamstress 