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A woman in a pink gingham dress lays facedown in grass.

Costume Notes: Perfect Day Barbie

Posted on April 17, 2025 by geekyseamstress in Costume Notes

Photographer: WildMomo Photography Completed: September 2023 Hours Spent: 20-ish Debuted: Anime North Texas 2023 Why This Costume: Honestly, I was smitten with this dress the second I saw it in the trailers. I thought it'd be a perfect outfit for days I'm working conventions or need an easy to wear outfit. I also made a quick bolero … Continue reading Costume Notes: Perfect Day Barbie →

Pattern Review: Simplicity 1819

Posted on January 27, 2015January 26, 2015 by geekyseamstress in Reviews

A few weeks ago, Calliopunk over at Gone Catawampus asked if I could help her friend with a bustle skirt for steampunk Alice in Wonderland. The pattern she had in mind was Simplicity 1819, which was a happy coincidence for me, since I'm thinking about using this pattern for NoFlutter's Sailor Jupiter. The Basics: Pattern: … Continue reading Pattern Review: Simplicity 1819 →