Goodbye, summer. Hello, fall! Well, sorta. We're still in 90+ degree weather, so really fall is more or less wishful thinking right now. Hanie Mohd Wonder Woman: 100% Complete I sure have taken my sweet time with this costume! Originally, I anticipated it only taking 2 weeks, and had I not worked on other projects … Continue reading WIP: August 2015 + Con Announcement!
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Pattern Review: Truly Victorian #103
After months of hemming and hawing, I finally decided to take the leap and get started on Lulu! The first part I completed was the hoop skirt which will act as the base for her belts. Lots of Lulu cosplayers have gone with a faux apron approach for the belts and created a separate piece … Continue reading Pattern Review: Truly Victorian #103
Newbie Adventures in Embroidery
I mentioned a while back that I finally indulged in a sewing machine with embroidery capabilities. This was mostly for Lulu and her insane lace trim, but I thought it'd be fun to learn how to do other things like making patches and such. Almost six months later, I finally got around to turning on … Continue reading Newbie Adventures in Embroidery
Costume Breakdown: Casual Wonder Woman
Today I thought I'd do something a little different and show you how I plan my costumes and determine quotes for commissions. I find the planning stage one of the most stressful but also one of the most crucial stages of creating a costume. Planning a costume is where I figure out how much it … Continue reading Costume Breakdown: Casual Wonder Woman
WIP July 2015 Edition
Another month has completely flown by! After the craziness of my early summer cons, I decided to take July slow(ish) with my workload. It's been nice to take a few breaks and not rush projects! Hanie Mohd Wonder Woman: 60% complete This has been my big personal project for the month. I finished hemming the … Continue reading WIP July 2015 Edition
5 Fandom Friday: Five Fictional Pets I’d Like To Adopt
It's been a while since I've done one of these, but I couldn't pass up today's topic! 1. Luna from Sailor Moon: C'mon, admit it. How many of you Moonies have stumbled across a black cat and checked to see if it had a crescent moon symbol? My inner magical girl as a child (and … Continue reading 5 Fandom Friday: Five Fictional Pets I’d Like To Adopt
Costume Notes: Margaret
Completed: May 2015 Hours Spent: Approximately 20 hours Debuted: A-Kon 26 Why This Costume: One of my friends is a huge Persona fan, and asked if I'd join her and her boyfriend for a Velvet Room group at A-Kon. I had just finished playing though Persona 4 Golden when she asked, and thought it sounded like a fun opportunity! … Continue reading Costume Notes: Margaret
Life According to Instagram: June 2015
1. I kicked off June with a trip to A-Kon! This convention is near and dear to me, since it marks my 3rd year of cosplay and attending conventions. Overall, I had a blast, and this was definitely my best experience yet! I got some beautiful shots back from various A-Kon shoots. One of my … Continue reading Life According to Instagram: June 2015
Etsy Shop is Live!
If you've been following for a while, you know that I've been talking about getting an Etsy shop up and running for several months now. So over the holiday weekend, I sat down and made an initial run of geeky themed bow clutches. When I initially set out to open a shop, I had a … Continue reading Etsy Shop is Live!
13 Tips to Making the Most of Limited Craft Time
A common comment people make to me these days is: "I wish I had the time to sew like you do." This is both frustrating and exciting, since I love sharing my passion for crafting, but I think people tend to forget that they have to make time for recreation. Like a lot cosplayers and … Continue reading 13 Tips to Making the Most of Limited Craft Time
The Geeky Seamstress 