My second PAX East cosplay is going to be a Flareon cosplay inspired by Twitch Plays Pokemon. My partner is a gym leader in the PAX Pokemon League, and I’ve been a gym leader in the past, so I thought it would be a fun costume to wear while hanging out with the League folks … [Read more…]
This tutorial is for Ceri, who requested twirly skirts for toddlers, but this tutorial will work for anybody. Twirly skirts for all! There are two types of skirts I enjoy making the most, and they both have a high twirl factor: circle skirts and tiered petticoat-style skirts. Circle skirts are a great first sewing project … [Read more…]
I recently made Solaire’s tabard for a friend; it’s a great project if you’re just starting out with sewing and/or cosplay. Here’s how it’s done! You will need: About 2 yards medium- or heavy-weight white fabric. Pick something from the bottomweights section that isn’t shiny or too textured. Quilting cotton, which I use in a … [Read more…]
Just a couple weeks ago I was introduced to the Hobonichi Techo. It’s called a planner, but it’s more like a combination planner/diary/scrapbook. You can use it not just to remember appointments but write about what you did that day, jot down ideas, doodle and sketch, or save things like ticket stubs. The Hobonichi store … [Read more…]