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
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
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
WIP: October 2015
Lulu: 50% complete I'm finally making some decent progress on Lulu! One of my big tasks for this month was knocking out her base skirt and sleeves. I debated on how to do this. There's some discussion among cosplayers as to what Lulu's skirt and sleeves are supposed to be: separate pieces or a dress … Continue reading WIP: October 2015
Costume Notes: She-Hulk and Red She-Hulk
Completed: October 2015 Hours Spent: Approximately 10 hours Debuted: Dallas Comic Con Fan Days Why This Costume: I've been interested in making Jennifer's classic suit for a while, but the final push for this costume came from my mom. Apparently the cosplay bug bit her after going with me to Dallas Comic Con last year as Supergirl, and she wanted to … Continue reading Costume Notes: She-Hulk and Red She-Hulk
Pattern Review: M7217
The Basics: Pattern: McCall's M7127 (a.k.a. the Yaya Han bodysuit pattern) Total Hours: About 4 hours for the first suit and 6 hours for the 2nd one Fabric: Approximately 1 yard of 4 way stretch pleather for Red She-Hulk and a half-yard of purple milliskin. Approximately 2 yards of heavy white moleskin for She-Hulk, a … Continue reading Pattern Review: M7217
WIP: September 2015
Another month has flown by! The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means that my costume list is slowly starting to die down for the year (Don't worry. I've already got big plans for 2016 😉 ). Here's what's been on my craft table this month: Lulu: 25% complete I feel like I … Continue reading WIP: September 2015
8 Tips on How Not to Screw Up Your First Corset
Over the weekend, I'm planning to fully dive into my corset for Lulu. This will mark my fourth corset, so I thought today's post would be a good opportunity to share some of my mishaps and learning experiences in the hopes of helping out a few other newbie corset makers. 1.Do your homework: Corset making … Continue reading 8 Tips on How Not to Screw Up Your First Corset
Costume Notes: Casual Wonder Woman (based on art by Hanie Mohd)
Completed: August 2015 Hours Spent: Approximately 30 hours Debuted: A-Fest 2015 Why This Costume: I adore Hanie Mohd's take on several superhero ladies and have at least 5 more of her designs on my cosplay wishlist (my first was fancy pants Ms. Marvel). I've wanted to make this Wondie ever since I saw it over a year … Continue reading Costume Notes: Casual Wonder Woman (based on art by Hanie Mohd)
The Geeky Seamstress 