Yes, I’m making Monster Hunter kigurumis for my husband and myself for PAX East. We both are really enjoying playing Monster Hunter World, so it seemed like a great fit! For my partner, I’m making Rathalos, and it’s almost done! Front with wings! It’s based on the more bright and cartoon-y designs from Monster Hunter … [Read more…]
The ita messenger bag pattern is the latest PDF sewing pattern from Alex Lynn Crafts!
I did it! I finally finished my sample! Hoping to have the pattern out by the end of the month. Stay tuned…! . . . #sewing #diy #itabag #messengerbag A post shared by Alex R (@alexlynncrafts) on Feb 6, 2018 at 7:31am PST I recently finished my first sample for my new pattern. This one … [Read more…]
The Crafty Gemini has a new video full of great advice for sewing with clear vinyl. Clear vinyl is an amazing utility fabric with many applications for sewing. Vanessa goes over different weights, cutting vinyl, and removing wrinkles. I learned a few new tricks as well! This video is particularly helpful if you’re working on … [Read more…]
My newest pattern is the The Ita Backpack! Make your own adorable backpack-style ita bag. Includes pattern pieces and full photo-illustrated tutorial. (UPDATE: This pattern is now available in a bundle with two of my other ita bag patterns! Find it here!) The backpack in the photos is made from black marine vinyl, with 1.5″ … [Read more…]
Happy 2018! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season. I just had a nice bit of time off, and I’m looking forward to getting back to sewing. Today I want to share with you this wine bag I made for my amazing mother-in-law for Christmas. It features Linda from Bob’s Burgers! The … [Read more…]
I have three tattoos. I’ve gotten them all in the past two years, and they all have special meaning for me. I had my most recent tattoo done over the summer, and it is dedicated to my love of sewing and creating. I go to Art Machine Productions in Philadelphia. When I saw artist Jenny … [Read more…]
If you saw the latest image of the 13th Doctor and thought “I need to cosplay her” or at least “I need that striped t-shirt”, you will want to check out Zenith and Quasar’s latest preorder round. Z&Q are going to be printing fabric designs based on Thirteen’s costume, as well as a couple other … [Read more…]
Spoonflower’s regular sale on fat quarters is here until Thursday. This is a great time to get custom printed fabric for small projects! If you don’t know what a fat quarter is, it’s a cut of fabric that is half the width of the fabric wide and 1/2 yard tall. If you put four of … [Read more…]
Pumpkaboo carved pumpkin! Pattern courtesy Pokemon.com. I recently purchased a hot tool that does wood burning, leather burning, and hot cutting. I used the knife blade to carve this foam pumpkin! Pumpkin carving is so fun but such a mess. The foam pumpkin and hot knife made it pretty easy. I finished this in about … [Read more…]