More steampunk updates! Following yesterday’s post on my Steampunk Seamstress bowler hat, I’m sharing the build on the arm bracers. In my steampunk research, I found that all or most accessories are usually leather. I’m not particularly great at leatherworking, and I felt like fabric accessories would be more appropriate for a steampunk seamstress (and way more comfortable). […]
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Steampunk Seamstress: The Bowler Hat
Following yesterday’s post on my Steampunk Seamstress thread spool bandolier, I’m sharing the build on the bowler hat. The hat presented three challenges: making a child size hat fit and look feminine, using only items from my surplus craft supplies, and honoring the principle that all steampunk accoutrements be functional. With an exception of the hat itself, […]
Steampunk Seamstress: The Bandolier
I’ve never given much thought to costuming in the steampunk realm, until I did. My sewing fairy godmother once told me that steampunk costumes should have a theme or purpose, and while that might not be the rule for all, it stuck with me. So for my steampunk character, what’s the one hobby I’m pretty […]
My First Foray Into the Edwardian Era
Following yesterday’s post on my quick Edwardian boater hat build, I’m sharing the rest of the outfit for my first foray into the historical costuming the Edwardian era…well, whenever I’ll be able to wear it. During these quarantimes, I’m working through my fabric stash with random sewing projects, and in that stash was enough coastal […]
A Quick Edwardian Boater Hat
For my first foray into historical costuming the Edwardian era, I wanted to keep things light and simple. During these quarantimes, I’m working on stash-busting sewing projects, so to match my new coastal blue linen Edwardian walking skirt, I chose a casual look. It’s hot here in Houston, and if/when I wear this anywhere, I […]
Costuming Quidditch from Harry Potter: The Uniform
“Those cunning folk use any means to achieve their ends.” And so we did. We made a damn near close to film version of Slytherin quidditch robes from Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince using screenshots, pitcures from studio tours, and striped sheets from Amazon. I am smugly proud of these uniforms, and I’m pleased […]
Costuming Quidditch from Harry Potter: Training Robes
Before heading to DragonCon last year, I made three Slytherin quidditch uniforms for myself, my husband, and my bro/fellow costume maker Aimee. Deciding we’d eventually need emotional support Hufflepuffs, I had my niece cut the pattern/fabric pieces for herself and our friend Katy. And then earlier this year I made a matching Ravenclaw uniform for […]
Costuming Quidditch from Harry Potter: The Pads
One of my most comfortable and fun costumes to wear is my Slytherin quidditch uniform from Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. The robes were easy to make, but the black pads were either hard to find or priced higher than I was willing to pay. So I’ve made 5 sets of black pads […]
Feeling Fancy with Fitted Face Masks
It seems this pandemic and the requirement to wear face coverings in public is going to be around for a while. I made over a hundred of the pleated kind for myself and my husband, close (read: nearby) friends and family, and donated to our local vet, all able to drop by for a porch […]
Cosplay and Cocktails
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of happy houring with Jessi and Paige of Cosplay and Cocktails as they interviewed me about our hobby. We talked origins, faves, and future cosplans. They are so much fun! Check out the podcast below… Listen to Episode 27: Ghostbusters, the Gateway Drug Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen […]