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!
Category: Costume Notes
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 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
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
WIP June 2015 Edition
Ah, sweet, sweet summer heat. My two biggest cons of the year are over, but I still have several cons and big builds on the horizon! Margaret: 100% complete I made this costume for an A-Kon group with friends. The big thing I finished in early June was my grimerie. This is probably the best … Continue reading WIP June 2015 Edition
Costume Notes: Batwoman
Completed: May 2015 Hours Spent: Approximately 20 hours Debuted: Dallas Comic Con Fan Expo 2015 Why This Costume: My friends over at Gone Catawampus had the idea for a Gotham Girls group several months ago and asked me to participate. I hemmed and hawed over which character to make for a while since I'm not a big … Continue reading Costume Notes: Batwoman
My Top 13 Con Essentials
Happy Friday! My summer con season kicks off in short two weeks, so today I thought I'd talk about my top 13 con essentials. So without further ado, here's my list of con essentials: 1. Fully charged cell phone (and your charger!): My phone is basically my lifeline at cons. I use it to take … Continue reading My Top 13 Con Essentials
10 Ways to Save Money on Cosplay
Budgeting for cosplay is something that's come up a lot in my feeds recently. Con season is quickly creeping up on us, and I'm seeing a lot of new people express anxiety over the potential cost of getting into this hobby. Believe me, I get it. Cosplay can get expensive, especially when you do big, … Continue reading 10 Ways to Save Money on Cosplay
Suit Up!
Or: An ode to Kwik Sew 3052. I typically save my commission posts for the end of the month, but since I've been working on several Gotham-themed bodysuits lately, I thought I'd share a few extra tips and tricks on working with them (P.S. You can find more spandex tips in my Spandex 101 series!). … Continue reading Suit Up!
The Geeky Seamstress 