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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
I have a new bag design available in the shop! It’s a small crossbody that’s perfect for when you want to travel light. It’s only 7.5″ wide and 9″ tall, but it has a long, adjustable strap that can be worn on one shoulder, or across the body. The first Corvus is in a Dragon … [Read more…]
I’ve finally launched the Alex Lynn Crafts Etsy store! I’m selling handmade items that are cute and a bit geeky. You can see some of the initial lineup below! I have a couple of crossbody bags designed by me and sewn in adorable geeky fabrics (with more to come!). There are also fabric keychains, handmade … [Read more…]