Welcome to my new ongoing series: Back to Basics! Something I've noticed in home-taught sewists and novice cosplayers alike is that we all have gaps in our training. Most of us learn to sew through some combination of book learning, online tutorials, and trial and error, and as a result, we might go years without … Continue reading Back to Basics: How to Read a Pattern Envelope
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Cosplay: 2015 Goals
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday. If you follow me on social media, you've probably seen a few of my 2015 hopeful makes. I like to make my cosplay list pretty far in advance, since I also have to take my full-time job, commissions, and funds into account. … Continue reading Cosplay: 2015 Goals
I Mustache You to Hold Something
Happy Monday! Now that we're past Christmas, I can talk about a DIY gift I made for my boyfriend. My guy's been slightly obsessed with his facial hair recently, so all of his gifts this year were themed around mustaches and beards. He broke his iPad case earlier this year and never got around to … Continue reading I Mustache You to Hold Something
Fandom Friday: New Years Blogging Goals
Happy Friday! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/etc. Today is a join Top 5/Fandom Friday post. We're barreling towards the end of the year (and my birthdaaaaaay huhuhu), so today I'm talking about my 2015 goals for the Geeky Seamstress. The older I get, the more I dislike the term "resolution." It feels … Continue reading Fandom Friday: New Years Blogging Goals
Year in Review: Cosplay
With the end of the year quickly coming up, I thought I'd take today's post to look back at my cosplay creations from 2014. This was a big year for me in terms of cosplay growth. I completed 14 full costumes for myself and others, plus a few smaller pieces. That's huge when you consider … Continue reading Year in Review: Cosplay
Top 5 of 2014: My Wardrobe
I took on a huge sewing endeavor in 2014. This year, I participated in the Goodbye Valentino's Ready-to-Wear (RTW) clothing fast, meaning that I didn't purchase a single pre-made garment this year. Not going to lie, this challenge was tough, especially in addition to my costumes. I've gone through some weight fluctuation this year, and my … Continue reading Top 5 of 2014: My Wardrobe
December Monthly Stitch: A Kupo-tastic Hoodie
Kupo! I was super excited to see this month's Monthly Stitch theme: geek out! I've been thinking about making a moogle hoodie for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity. My boyfriend also mentioned that he'd like a Final Fantasy themed hoodie, so of course I went into WE MUST HAVE MATCHING THINGS mode. … Continue reading December Monthly Stitch: A Kupo-tastic Hoodie
Fandom Friday: Presents I Want Santa to Bring Me
Happy Friday! Can you believe we're less than 2 weeks away from Christmas? I haven't even put up a tree yet! Since most of the kids in my family are now technically adults, my family has taken to white elephant gift exchanges or doing a big activity together. It's fun (and more than a little … Continue reading Fandom Friday: Presents I Want Santa to Bring Me
Costume Notes: Stanley Tweedle
Completed: December 2014 Hours Spent: Around 20 hours Why This Costume: This was a commission request from a friend of a friend. I'm still learning how to fit for guys, so it seemed like a good opportunity to practice those skills along with learning some new ones. How I made it: When I started this … Continue reading Costume Notes: Stanley Tweedle
Spandex 101: All the Fun Extras
Welcome to the final post in the spandex 101 series! If you need a refresher, see post 1 on basics, post 2 on fabric prep, and post 3 on construction. Today, I'm going to share a few of my favorite tutorials and tips to turn a basic leotard or bodysuit into attire for a superhero. … Continue reading Spandex 101: All the Fun Extras
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