Happy Friday! I decided to start up another new series this year. Something I noticed last year was that I tend to censor myself a lot. Anything too personal (or with too much of my very odd sense of humor) gets cut. I'm trying to include more of these things, because hey, I do have … Continue reading Life According to Instagram: December
Tag: cosplay
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
Year in Review: Cosplay
With the end of the year quickly coming up, I thought I'd take today's post to look back at my cosplay creations from 2014. This was a big year for me in terms of cosplay growth. I completed 14 full costumes for myself and others, plus a few smaller pieces. That's huge when you consider … Continue reading Year in Review: Cosplay
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
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
Costume Notes: Princess Jupiter
Completed: November 2014 Hours Spent: App. 20 hours Debuted: Anime North Texas 2014 Why This Costume: I covered my love of Jupiter in my Sailor Jupiter post. I adore the princess versions of the scouts in the manga and artbook, so when my friend Ohheyabear Cosplay said she wanted to cosplay princesses together, I jumped … Continue reading Costume Notes: Princess Jupiter
Spandex 101: The Basics
Pull up a chair, grab some coffee, and let's chat about spandex. Spandex is an amazing fabric for both cosplay and everyday wear. It's amazing for any project that needs a bit of stretch, whether you're looking to turn yourself into a superhero or make a pair of sexy yoga pants. Just to be upfront, … Continue reading Spandex 101: The Basics
Costume Notes: Sailor Jupiter
Completed: August 2014 Hours Spent: No freaking clue. With my previous attempts... Maybe 40 hours? Debuted: Anime-Fest 2014 Why This Costume: I think every Moonie has that one sailor scout that they identify hardcore with. Jupiter was that senshi for me. I won't go too in-depth here, because my fangirl love of Jupiter is absolutely absurd and … Continue reading Costume Notes: Sailor Jupiter
Hey girl, whatcha doin’?
Today's post was brought on in part by introspection, and partly due to the fact that I haven't taken pictures for ANY of the 5 blog drafts that are in my queue. Oops. I swear, spandex 101 posts are coming! Anyway, I thought I'd take today's post to let you guys know where I'm at … Continue reading Hey girl, whatcha doin’?
WIP Wednesday: July Edition
Apparently my cosplays are actually agents of Hydra. Every time I knock one out, three more spawn in its place. Here's a quick look at what I'm *hoping* to have finished out in the next few weeks. Fingers crossed that I don't get roped into twelve more 0_oSailor Jupiter: This has taken far more time than is … Continue reading WIP Wednesday: July Edition
The Geeky Seamstress 