Completed: July 2014 Hours Spent: 6ish Debuted: North Texas Comic Book Show Summer 2014 Why This Costume: ...it's another Rogue? Haha. I really enjoyed the Marvel Now run of X-Men, which featured an all-female team, including Rogue. This version of Rogue is (or was) very much the Rogue that I grew up with and loved. She's the muscle of the … Continue reading Costume Notes: Marvel Now Rogue
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North Texas Comic Book Show
On Saturday, I attended the North Texas Comic Book Show! After all of my traveling and moving over the last month, I was antsy for an opportunity to dress up and hang out with fellow geeky people and this event fit the bill. This was my first time attending one of these shows (they hold … Continue reading North Texas Comic Book Show
A-Kon 25 Lineup
I promise, I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth! The last few weeks have been a crazy mix of preparing to move and coming up with new costumes for A-Kon, which kicks off for me tonight. Here's my line-up: Thursday: Masquerade Ms. Marvel. I'm really excited about this one. The gown is based … Continue reading A-Kon 25 Lineup
Cosplay and Self-Esteem: A Response
This is actually a response to Mia’s and Liz's lovely posts on cosplay and self-esteem over on Superheroesque. I wanted to get this post up last week, but I struggled a bit with how to present it. Liz's video on cosplay and self-esteem and last night's cosplay hangout encouraged me to finally finish it. Back … Continue reading Cosplay and Self-Esteem: A Response
All-Con Wrap-Up
This year was my first to attend All-Con, which fell on the week of spring break for me. I was more than happy to use some vacation time cosplaying and geeking out. It was a very low-key and laid back affair. I attended 3 of the 4 days: Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. I had plans … Continue reading All-Con Wrap-Up
Costume Notes: Book 2 Korra
Completed: March 2014 Hours Spent: ...we're not going to talk about that. Debuted: All-Con 2014 Why This Costume: My first cosplay was the Book 1 version of Korra. Now that I've been sewing for a few years, I wanted to revisit the costume and make a better version of it. I like the Book 2 design more than … Continue reading Costume Notes: Book 2 Korra
Costume Notes: Bombshell Wonder Woman
Completed: March 2014 Debuted: All-Con 2014 Time Completed: I'm not 100% sure on exact hours, but I started it 2 weeks before the con. Why This Costume: I love Wonder Woman. Love her about as much as I love Rogue. That said, I've really been intimidated in the past by her costumes. So many people have done … Continue reading Costume Notes: Bombshell Wonder Woman
February Monthly Stitch: Doin’ the pants dance
Not so belated this time! February's challenge was to create pants. Originally, I planned to make a pair of trousers, 'cause I need some for work. A lot. I ordered some cheap-ish linen blend fabric ($15~ total) for a pair of Colette Junipers. I liked the fabric online, but it was super stiff, even after … Continue reading February Monthly Stitch: Doin’ the pants dance
Austin Comic Con Recap
Hey-o! So I thought I'd post a quick recap of Austin Comic Con, which I attended this last weekend. The ever-patient BF and I braved the elements to drive in for Saturday. It took waaaay longer than normal, since the rain was insane on our drive to the con. We also opted to leave earlier … Continue reading Austin Comic Con Recap
Belle’s Village Dress (Beauty and the Beast)
Completed: November 2013 Hours Spent: 17ish (including seam ripping hell) Worn at: Austin Comic Con Why This Costume: I love Belle’s nerdiness. She’s one of my favorite Disney princesses. Beauty and the Beast was constantly on in my household as a child, beat out only by The Little Mermaid. Shortly after making my Star Wars … Continue reading Belle’s Village Dress (Beauty and the Beast)
The Geeky Seamstress 