I designed an entire original cosplay around this really cool sheer, glittery snake print fabric. I made the dress, boot covers, gloves, spaulders, and claw. We had a beautiful snowfall recently, so I took the opportunity to hop outside and take some photos! Photography by BigDumbHippy. Awesome sword necklace is by darkfoxdarling on Etsy. The … [Read more…]
I am so thrilled to introduce to you my latest sewing pattern: the Ylfa Dice Tower and Tray! This sewing pattern uses chipboard to structure the collapsible dice tower and tray. Chipboard makes such a nice rumble sound when rolling dice on it! The pattern also includes instructions for making a drawstring bag for storing … [Read more…]
I am very excited to introduce you to my latest sewing pattern, the Grimoire Bag! It’s a crossbody bag that looks like a book! Bags that look like books have been around for a while now, and I always thought it would be so cool to make my own that represents my favorite book, or … [Read more…]
Sometimes you are just so into something that you gotta do a craft about it. That’s exactly what happened as I watched Dimension 20’s A Court of Fey and Flowers this summer and fall. I love D20, and this show was particularly my jam: high magic, fairies and beasts and goblins, love and relationships–what else … [Read more…]
Making custom shoes has been something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time. Shoemaking is an incredible craft that requires a lot of skill and some specialized equipment. But there are now sneaker kits that come with premade and punched soles, insoles, and patterns. I used the kit from Tandy Leather to make … [Read more…]
My new pattern is now available! To celebrate, it is 20% off on Etsy for the first two weeks. Sale ends June 12. Make an adorable guardian for your dice, tokens, coins, or other small items. This pattern features head and tail pattern pieces to make a wolf, fox, bear, or big cat like a … [Read more…]
Plush artist Plush Mayhem has a great little video on Instagram demonstrating how to close up the stuffing opening on a plush toy with a ladder stitch. If you’re interested in making plushies, definitely give it a watch to get familiar with this essential skill. Even if you don’t make plushies, it’s just satisfying to … [Read more…]
I’ve just launched my latest ita bag pattern: The Ita Crossbody Bag!
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…]
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…]