As soon as I saw the Rica Bag pattern on ithinksew.com, I wanted to make it. Here’s my version, made out of waxed canvas and purple “eco-leather” for the exterior, and purple arrow print cotton for the lining. I added Peltex to the bottom to make it nice and sturdy. Cute and functional! Love it!
I recently got into bookbinding. I’ve been wanting to try it for a while, and I finally decided to sit down and just try it. I originally made a simple coptic stitch book with just printer paper, cardstock covers, and perle embroidery thread. Then I decided I wanted to try case binding using glue and … [Read more…]
BDH Photography has posted the first few photos we got of my Pukei Beta cosplay at the KonKon photoshoot in April! Take a look!!
I had such a great experience at Butcher’s Sew Shop for their bag-making class, so I was thrilled when they announced a block printing class where you carve your own custom stamp and print fabric with it. This is something I’ve been interested in for a while. I even bought carving tools and a rubber … [Read more…]
Coming soon!! My latest pattern is a crossbody ita bag with a top zipper. It’s a perfect everyday bag that also lets you display your pins! This might even be my first pattern to come with multiple sizes… Sign up below to be notified when it goes on sale! Subscribe to the ALC mailing list
I recently took a bag making workshop at Butcher’s Sew Shop in Philadelphia. Butcher’s is such a cool space, and it was so much fun! There were three patterns to choose from, and I picked the Desmond Roll Top Backpack by Taylor Tailor. I used a waxed canvas for the exterior and a white printed … [Read more…]
It has been a wild month and a half over here at ALC. I spent the weeks after PAX working super hard on my Pukei Beta Monster Hunter cosplay for the photoshoot on April 21. I haven’t gotten any photos back yet, but hopefully soon! After taking a bit of a break, I got to … [Read more…]
I made Rathalos and Rathian kigurumis for my husband and I to wear at PAX East this year! I love making custom kigus. They take a long time and can be very involved. But they’re fun to make and to wear! It took me a little more than three weeks to make both of these … [Read more…]
I made this Donkey Kong sling backpack for my husband for PAX East. I’m so happy how it came out! The pattern is the Erika Sling Bag by ithinksew. It’s pretty small, about 12″ tall. But that makes it perfect for carrying just your essentials around a convention (and under a kigu!!). The fabric is … [Read more…]
Spring is here! Celebrate by making your very own adorable spring rabbit plush. My Beatrix the Bunny pattern is on sale right now for 15% off! This PDF sewing pattern is downloadable instantly so you can get started on your project right away. Beatrix looks great in cuddle fabric, fleece, or even faux fur. And … [Read more…]