When sewing for costumes and cosplay, I gravitate towards items that can be repurposed in everyday wear. Of course, it is a fine line to balance. Few characters allow you to make something that is recognizable but can be worn outside of the context of “costume” and “cosplay.” As is the perpetual struggle of a […]
Category: Menswear
My husband and I enjoy music, a lot. We frequently go to concerts, and at the shows we go to we see a lot of the attendees wearing the grungy, patched up jean jackets. We deemed them the “cool guy jackets,” and promptly made fun of them. Until we realized, they’re actually pretty neat and […]
I had a friend tell me that whenever she asks me what I’m working on, it always seems to be a new shirt for Ian. It’s simple really, my love for shirt making runs deep. And after finding how well this pattern works, I am filled with determination to make him a closet full of […]
I’ve had a mad hankering to sew up some clothes that require detailed work, like sleeve plackets and collars. My husband was willing to let me fiddle with numerous long sleeved shirt patterns and use him as a mannequin, for the greater good of well made men’s shirts. Luckily, right when I was looking into […]