Being Fabulous (and Possibly Murderous): The Violent Delights Robe

A lot of the garments I sew have a very practical application. Most of what I make is workwear because this is when I’m out of the house. I don’t go out much anymore—and when…

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Disco Ball Diva: Tips for Sewing with Sequined Fabric

As a goth, I’m part crow. As part crow, I cannot resist shiny things. Put something shiny in front of me, and I just lose ir. The expression “oh, shiny!” is a direct quote from…

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The Accidental Bat: The Danielle Cardi (or The Easiest Cardigan You Will Ever Sew)

A couple of months ago, I was not feeling very “sewy.” My sewjo had been MIA until I decided to try a new tactic: Cut a silly number of projects and place them on my…

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The Easiest Costume You’ll Ever Sew: Medusa

(There’s a lot here that is not sewing related, so if you came for the Medusa costume, CLICK HERE to jump to the tutorial) Growing up, my house was always full of books. My parents…

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It’s Costume Time, Part 2: Tips for Working with Satin

Satin is beautiful and shiny and drapey—which makes it a great option for a variety of costumes, from princesses to vampires. It is also a pain to work with, so get ready to tame this…

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