My (very late) post about my cosplay for Gen Con 2023. ran out of time for the blood spatter 😦 the only shot I got of the back, featuring the halloween skull sacrificed for this costume. classic bathroom selfie. Needs blood spatter but I ran out of time. My lil bro and I fell in … Continue reading american mcgee’s alice at gen con 2023
Tag: upcycling
the skirt that cured my mental illness
I lost my lint roller that day I guess A series of cascading events lead to the creation of this skirt. Firstly, my grandmother passed away in the summer of 2019, leading me to helping clear out her basement and unearthing a 70s sewing room time capsule. She had apparently sewied consistently from the late … Continue reading the skirt that cured my mental illness
a review of 2023
First of all, hope you’re having a lovely new year. It has only been a day, so chances are high that it has been a positive 2024 so far. I want to preface this post with a couple things. First, I know everyone and their mom with an internet account does a yearly wrap up. … Continue reading a review of 2023
Upcycled denim corset belt – a Gertie Patreon pattern
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
Capsule wardrobe designs for F/W 22
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



