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Make Your Own Sneakers!

June 13, 2022 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: General, Projects Tagged: diy shoes, diy sneakers, handmade shoes, handmade sneakers, leather working, sewing, shoes, sneakers, tandy leather

Plush Zip Pouch Sewing Pattern (Wolf, Bear, Fox, Big Cat)

June 1, 2020 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Patterns Tagged: bear plush, cat plush, etsy, fox plush, gumroad, pattern, patternmaking, patterns, pdf sewing pattern, plush making, plush pouch, sewing, sewing pattern, wolf plush, zip pouch, zipper

Finishing a Soft Toy with a Ladder Stitch

September 25, 2018 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: General Tagged: hand sewing, handmade plush, ladder stitch, plush mayhem, sewing, tutorial, video

New Pattern: The Ita Crossbody Bag

July 30, 2018 by alex 3 Comments

I’ve just launched my latest ita bag pattern: The Ita Crossbody Bag!

Posted in: Patterns Tagged: crossbody bag, ita bag, ita bag sewing pattern, pattern, pdf pattern, sewing, sewing pattern

Monster Hunter Pukei Beta Cosplay Progress

May 15, 2018 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Cosplay Tagged: cosplay, diy, monster hunter, propmaking, pukei beta, sewing, wip, work in progress

Rathalos Kigurumi Progress

March 13, 2018 by alex 2 Comments

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…]

Posted in: Cosplay Tagged: cosplay, custom kigurumi, diy, kigurumi, monster hunter, monster hunter stories, monster hunter world, rathalos, sewing

My Sewing Tattoo

November 21, 2017 by alex Leave a Comment
Brightly colored half sleeve tattoo of a stork with scissors for a head over a nest of thread spools.

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…]

Posted in: General Tagged: sewing, tattoos

Review: Madison Hunting Bag Pattern by ithinksew

September 12, 2017 by alex 4 Comments

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…]

Posted in: Projects Tagged: bags, handmade, ithinksew, leather, madison hunting bag, messenger bag, patterns, personal, review, sewing

Review: Campfire Messenger Bag Pattern (Noodlehead)

August 8, 2017 by alex 1 Comment

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…]

Posted in: Projects Tagged: bags, link to the past, noodlehead, patterns, review, sewing, zelda

Review – Swoon Belle Baby Bag Sewing Pattern

July 2, 2017 by alex 2 Comments

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…]

Posted in: Projects Tagged: baby bag, diaper bag, hand crafted, patterns, self made, sewing, swoon belle, swoon patterns
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