There is a show on British TV called The Great British Sewing Bee. I have never seen the show but from what I gather, it’s similar to The Runway Project, except the contestants are not necessarily fashion designer wannabes. The … Continued
I like wearing cardigans to work, and I find that it’s easier to wear them with sleeveless tops, so I’ve been pondering making a few in the last few weeks. I’ve only ever completed one Ottobre garment, but I … Continued
I’ve wanted to make a Finn costume for my son for about three years, but only just got around to it. It helped that he has actually been interested in Adventure Time lately, where before it was just me who … Continued
Finally, the last installment of the Effie Trinket costume series! It has taken me longer than it should have, but that’s how it goes sometimes. This prop was the most out-of-my-comfort-zone component of the costume. I sew, I knit, etc, … Continued
The choker is the easiest component of the Effie Trinket costume. You will need: Black knit fabric Fusible knit interfacing Velcro or other hook and loop tape One large and a few small artificial flowers Super glue Wire clippers … Continued
Challenge Description: Use this opportunity to finish off something that’s never quite gotten done, or stalled halfway through. ————————————————————– The Challenge: #8 UFO’s and PHD’s. Fabric: Mid-weight linen and cotton duck. Pattern: Reconstructing History 608. Year: 1490’s. Notions: Will need … Continued
Effie’s hair flower is big and bold, and I wanted to get it right. Again, my flower is not a replica of the one worn by Effie but it is consistent with her style and it was a good … Continued
Earlier this month, when I was in Los Angeles, I went on a shopping trip to the garment district and one fabric stores I went to was Michael Levine. Right across from the main store there is another building where … Continued
I brainstormed for this projects for what seemed like months before I even settled on a pattern to use as the base for this jacket. How am I going to make the sleeves? What fabric is best for this project? … Continued
If you follow me on Instagram (and you should! go do it now!), you have already seen snippets of this Effie Trinket costume, which I wore to the Gala at Costume College. I had kept the fact that I was … Continued
Make a garment that changes the silhouette of the human form through shaping and support. ———————————————————- The Challenge: #12 Shape and Support. Fabric: Less than a yard each coutil and sateen. Pattern: Bijoux Patterns by Laughing Moon Mercantile #1, Ladies … Continued
After months of planning, stressing, anticipation, and even some sewing, Costume College has come and gone and I’m back home. There were a few bumps on the proverbial road, like the day I spent with a full on migraine and … Continued