This year at Gen Con, I decided I was finally going to go all out. I hadn’t made a complicated costume since before the pandemic and was all geared up and ready for some real historical costuming shit with a twist. Unfortunately, this is also the first year I got COVID and had two trips … Continue reading Offbrand halfling
Today we’re going to review my first attempt at a full length corset. To preface, I made this for a particular costume (not shown) that was meant to be historically inspired rather than historically accurate. Secondly, the Victorian era is not my usual bag, so I have less knowledge besides what I’ve gleaned from Bernadette … Continue reading Aranea Black corset pattern review
I’ve recently strained my hand from knitting too much (honestly it’s the worst problem to have) so to stop myself from knitting and making the problem worse, I have been browsing knitting patterns and making longer lists of things to make. I’ve been really vibing with a few creators and their edgier designs so I’ve … Continue reading Not your grandma’s knitting patterns
Featuring a Megan Nielsen Patterns review Wow, I forgot how long my hair used to be I decided two days ago I had to use Nanowrimo to write a blog post every day for the rest of November, so here’s yet another old project of mine I never discussed here. I made Gertie’s Picnic blouse … Continue reading Another Gertie Patreon pattern review
Including one tiny functional pocket that fits enough quarters for a game of pinball This project was a combination of two facets of sewing I’ve been super into this year: corsetry and upcycling. I had watched a Soft Bulk session with someone (I forget who now sorry 
) who specialized in dismantling old denim … Continue reading Upcycled denim corset belt – a Gertie Patreon pattern
A couple years ago I came across the Seamwork classes called Design Your Wardrobe and immediately fell in love with the concept. You basically follow their weekly steps through email, engage with their forums, and use their building blocks to come up with a general sewing plan for items that you might actually wear and … Continue reading Capsule wardrobe designs for F/W 22
I found quite a few random scraps of 70s sewing material in my grandmother's sewing stash. It was essentially a time capsule and it appears she only sewed from the late 60s to the early 80s. Many more scans to come, though as seen below, light water damage is a main feature. I think I … Continue reading Simplicity Ad Booklet 1970s
Dropout Daisy 