So, I know costumes probably aren’t really that important in a look back at the “wearability” issue, but I thought it would be a sort of fun way to wrap up the Sew, Wear Are They Now series. While I don’t think there is as much information to be gained about my “style preferences” from … More Sew, Wear Are They Now: Costumes
In my post about the 2019 Winter/Holiday Patterns from McCall’s, I was pretty excited abut this cape pattern because of the quasi-Star Wars vibes it was giving off, and so I really wanted to make a version for myself before the final movie in the saga was released. Ultimately, I’m not sure that my version … More Pattern Review: McCall’s 8029
Simplicity’s Fall line has been announced. If you are a vintage pattern lover or a cosplayer, this release is fantastic. So many great additions! If, however, you are a bit more interested in modern designs and trends, then the options feel a bit reduced from the normal fall line. There are still some nice coat options … More Simplicity Patterns Fall 2017
While most of my sewing output continues to be focused on creating projects for commission, I’m learning to take more joy in the projects I get to make for myself, even if they aren’t as often as I would like. Looking at this year, I’ve made: 1 Top 1 Pants (well, shorts) 0 Skirts 2 … More A Year of Sewing: 2016
Thanks to Pattern Review, I’ve realized that the latest collection from Simplicity is now available. As has been noted around the blog-o-sphere, the actual Simplicity website has not posted them yet. Sigh. I miss the days when it was functional. Anyway, the new collection is AMAZING if you love vintage and cosplay/costuming sorts of patterns. … More Simplicity October 2016
It seems that a few of the pattern companies have released some great cosplay patterns somewhat quietly since their last full pattern release. Simplicity has apparently decided to celebrate the Star Trek 50th Anniversary by releasing some beautiful licensed Star Trek cosplay patterns: Not to be outdone, McCall’s is jumping in on the Pokemon Go! … More Simplicity, Star Trek, McCall’s, and Pokemon – A Cosplay Pattern Update Post
The latest collection from Simplicity Patterns is here, and I think it is quite good! They seem to be pumping out quite a few cosplay patterns, and with connections to DC, Marvel, Nintendo, and Doctor Who, it looks like they’ve got quite a few bases covered. Their every-day patterns aren’t quite as exciting this time … More New Simplicity Patterns June 2016
A few weeks ago I posted a lot of construction pictures of the Frozen Jedi cosplay my sister and I did for Wondercon this year. And, thanks to Justin, Producer of the Geek Say What? Podcast, I now have a lot of awesome photoshoot pictures too! Enjoy! … More Frozen Jedi Photoshoot
When I first bought a sewing machine, my primary goal was to sew skating costumes (be careful what you wish for, eh?), but the very first thing I sewed was a cosplay style costume for an event in LA. I was ready to go down the path of being a cosplayer/costume sewer exclusively, but … More Frozen Jedi: Jedi Elsa and Jedi Anna Cosplay
So a few weekends ago a friend of mine was having a Star Wars themed surprise birthday party. This happened to be the friend I sat next to at the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. So when I found out her boyfriend fiancé was planning her birthday engagement party and asking everyone to … More 30 Minute Rey Cosplay
Doctor T Designs 