Costumes · Finished projects

Gettin’ Khaleesi Up in Here

By now you might start thinking I’m obsessed with the character Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones, as documented by my Halloween costume from last year and the dress I made to go to my friends’ wedding. I blame the awesome costuming in the show… and dragons. Having dragons makes anyone cooler. I also blame… Continue reading Gettin’ Khaleesi Up in Here

Costumes · Finished projects

Hunger Games: The Katniss Cowl

Ah, the Hunger Games. A great movie series, although not quite original (check out Kinji Fukasaku’s film Battle Royale for some REAL fun… and over-exaggerated acting). So what’s better than seeing children and teenagers fight each other to the death? Sewing, perhaps? Once people saw Katniss’ different, funky, yet super-cute weird cowl half-sweater thing during… Continue reading Hunger Games: The Katniss Cowl

Costumes · Finished projects

Game of Thrones Daenerys Targaryen Costume

It’s officially Halloween week! I absolutely love dressing in costume, so I’m pretty darn excited! Since I don’t have Mardi Gras to dress up and celebrate anymore, I have to make Halloween count. This is the first year since I’ve been sewing steadily that I’ve made my costume. I was originally thinking of being Ariel… Continue reading Game of Thrones Daenerys Targaryen Costume

Costumes · Finished projects · Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: Huzzah for Costumes!

Halloween is approaching fast so I’m sure most of you have seen some costume ideas being kicked around the blogosphere. I’m currently working on my costume for this year (which I swear will be more awesome than the following), but thought I would share something I made for the Renaissance Festival last winter. I know,… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Huzzah for Costumes!