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…]
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…]