We got together with some cosplay friends recently and did a smokebomb photoshoot. It was so much fun! I haven’t cosplayed in so long, and it was so inspiring to get dressed up again and take photos with friends. It also reminded me that my partner totally posted a few Max photos from last year … [Read more…]
I made this bag for myself for my birthday. Just a little bit of selfish sewing! This is the Madison Hunting Bag designed by ithinksew. I got the pattern in ithinksew’s early summer sale, in a bundle with the Beckett Backpack, which I hope to also make sometime soon. The bag is large but not … [Read more…]
My sister-in-law collects Disney pins, so I made her this ita bag! My husband came up with the design. He has such a good sense for this kind of thing. Unlike other ita bags I’ve made, this one has a gusset, which adds width to the sides and bottom. To add the gusset to the … [Read more…]
A friend recently commissioned me to make him a custom laptop bag with a Megaman theme. This is the result! It’s VERY loosely based on the Campfire Messenger bag pattern that I have used before. It’s been widened enough to fit a 13″ laptop; I added a padded laptop pocket; the closures and front pockets … [Read more…]
Lately I’ve been slowly trying to get my sewing room under control. It is a complete mess, with piles of fabric, scraps, and patterns everywhere, cluttered tables, nothing organized. It made finding tools that I needed difficult and frustrating, and having to step around piles of stuff was a pain. It was NOT GOOD. And … [Read more…]
I have recently ventured into the wild world of Custom Fabric Facebook Groups. There is a lot that is awesome about them, but it can be daunting to just jump in. Allow me to share what I’ve learned! What are Custom Fabric Facebook Groups? Facebook Groups that are run by small fabric design companies. These … [Read more…]
Just before PAX East this year, I did something ridiculous. I made myself a new bag from a pattern I had never used before just two days before the convention. Starting so late meant I could not order the correct zippers or hardware; I had to make do with whatever I had or could scrounge … [Read more…]
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my fourth pattern, the Ita Bag PDF Pattern! This pattern shows you step by step how to make a tote-style ita bag with a clear window pocket for displaying pins, keychains, and art. The pattern provides templates for a heart- or circle-shaped window, but the instructions would work … [Read more…]
My partner found this adorable Finding Dory fabric at Joann’s a few months ago and suggested that I make his sister a diaper bag for her baby shower. Perfect idea. I loved the fabric and could just picture the bright orange lining and trim. After doing a bunch of research, I picked out Swoon Patterns’s … [Read more…]
ALC is on Instagram! Follow me there for my latest projects, new stuff on the shop, and even a cat photo or two. See you there! Cute! Brand new on the shop, this little handmade Overwatch messenger bag is perfect for carrying just the essentials as you dash after the payload. You ARE on the … [Read more…]