Hello, spring! Weather in my area has finally cleared up into something resembling a season between Hoth-like winter and Tattoine-esque summer. I debated on putting up a WIP post this month. Aside from Belle, I haven't done much crafting this month. February and March have been more than a little hectic for me professionally and … Continue reading WIP: March 2015
Category: Costume Notes
Costume Notes: Belle’s Ballgown
Completed: March 2015 Hours Spent: About 40 hours spread out over a month Debuted: All-Con 2015 Why This Costume: Belle is one of my favorite Disney princesses. I made her village dress back in 2013, but her yellow dress has been one of my wish list costumes for a while. I ultimately decided to tackle this costume to practice making … Continue reading Costume Notes: Belle’s Ballgown
WIP: February 2015
Another month of 2015 is nearly over! As I write this, North Texas is in the midst of a last-minute winter freak out. There's almost 3 inches of snow covering my yard and it's supposed to continue throughout the day. That's as good of an excuse as any for a craft weekend/binge session of Arrow! … Continue reading WIP: February 2015
Costume Notes: Captain Marvel
Completed: February 2015 Hours Spent: About 45 hours spread out over 2 months Debuted: Dallas Comic Con Fan Days 2015 Why This Costume: I really got into Captain Marvel last year. It started with my Ms. Marvel stashbusting. The more I read about Carol, the more I liked her. I was smitten with Kelley Sue Deconnick's comic from … Continue reading Costume Notes: Captain Marvel
WIP: January 2015
I'm bringing back the WIP posts this year! I tapered off towards the end of last year since I didn't have as many projects to share. This year, I'm also going to add my commissions to these posts, since I don't want to clutter your feed with just skirts and capes and bodysuits. What's funny … Continue reading WIP: January 2015
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
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
Spandex 101: Basic Techniques and Finishing
Welcome back to the Spandex 101 series! If you need a refresher, check out Part 1 on supplies and Part 2 on prep. Today, we're getting into the meat of spandex construction, and I'll also mention a few ways that you can finish off spandex projects. Stitches Galore First off, let's talk stitches on … Continue reading Spandex 101: Basic Techniques and Finishing
WIP Wednesday: November Edition
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! I'm pretty excited for Thanksgiving this year, despite out-of-state travel plans happening last minute. I actually don't have a lot to share this month since my con season is over for 2014, but here are the projects on my craft table right now: Stanley Tweedle: 90% complete You might remember me mentioning … Continue reading WIP Wednesday: November Edition
The Geeky Seamstress 