I'M NOT DEAD I SWEAR. Haha. I'm sorry for the accidental radio silence, folks. Real life got hectic, and my blog got pushed further and further in the back burner. That said, I'm back and ready to share information on some of my recent makes! So let's start with my first fully completed costume of … Continue reading Costume Notes: Hannah (Rat Queens)
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WIP: January 2016
Ah, nothing like getting a new year started with lots of new makes! Here's a quick look at what I worked on last month. Hannah from Rat Queens: 50% finished After nearly a year of planning with Callula Cosplay, we're finally cosplaying from Rat Queens! I'm so excited that we have a full group of … Continue reading WIP: January 2016
Totoro Kigurumi
New year, new makes! I actually finished this make at the very, very end of 2015. I think I finished it 2 days before Christmas, and that was with the intent of wearing it to (what I thought would be) a cold Christmas with the beau's family. So why an adult size onesie? Well, I … Continue reading Totoro Kigurumi
Fandom Friday: Favorite Ways to Netflix and Chill
Happy Friday! I was hoping to share a new make with all of you today, but my camera is in need of some TLC, so have a Fandom Friday post! The term "Netflix and chill" always makes me giggle. I don't really associate it with with hooking up. When I watch Netflix and chill, it … Continue reading Fandom Friday: Favorite Ways to Netflix and Chill
Sewing and Body Image
It's that time of year. You know what I'm talking about: all the billboards and advertisements screaming, "Lose that holiday weight!", "Get bikini body ready!", "Your best you is waiting!" And yet as another New Year comes and goes, I find myself asking if it's really worth it to get on the bandwagon again. In … Continue reading Sewing and Body Image
2015 Year in Review
We're quickly approaching the end of 2015, so I thought I'd take today to glance back. I made 7 costumes total for myself this year: All in all, I'm very happy with these builds with the exception of Batwoman. I mentioned in my Costume Notes that the bodysuit just didn't work for me. While the … Continue reading 2015 Year in Review
Handmade Holiday Tutorials
It's the most wonderful time of the year! ...Sorta. I don't know about all of you, but shopping for holiday gifts is intensely stressful for me. Between going to stores and fighting the crowds, worrying about whether or not an item is in stock (or will ship on time), or just not finding the perfect … Continue reading Handmade Holiday Tutorials
Costume Notes: Lulu pt. 3
Welcome back to my final post on Lulu! If you've stuck with me through all these posts, you deserve a whole big ol' batch of cookies. Today I'll discuss a few final details and lots of photos! But first, a few things I forgot to write about already. Completed: November 2015 Hours Spent: Approximately 150 hours Debuted: Anime North … Continue reading Costume Notes: Lulu pt. 3
Winter Sewing Projects
Who's planning their winter sewing projects? I certainly am! Now that my con season is over, I'm finally getting back into the swing of non-cosplay projects, which I've sorely neglected this past year. My Top Winter Sewing Projects: 1. Tailored Coat (B5685) This has been on my wishlist for well over a year now. My … Continue reading Winter Sewing Projects
Costume Notes: Lulu pt. 2
Welcome back! This week I'm sharing more details on my Lulu build, which I debuted at Anime North Texas last weekend. In my last post, I talked mostly about the upper half of the costume, so this week I'll be getting into the lower half of this build. Skirt and sleeves: There's a lot of debate … Continue reading Costume Notes: Lulu pt. 2
The Geeky Seamstress 