I enjoy creating daily wear clothes. But what I really LOVE doing are over the top costumes, fantasy creations or just crazy evening gowns. Yes, even if I only get to wear it once and be done with it. Last year after attending Costume College (think Comicon but for historical costumes) I posted about SOME…
Ever since I started listening to the sirens of minimalism, there is one area I know I can improve : travel souvenirs. I always want to bring back tons of useless stuff. But that was before sewing! Here is a list of things you can buy there and use later in your sewing room, to…
I shiver as the makeup artist draws the first strip of cold white paint from the base of my neck to my back, leaving the required spot of bare skin. As the heavy black wig is being sewn on and mixt with my own hair, I let my own identity fade out to be reborn…
Let me warn you, this article will be completely unfair. Why? Because it is a selection of my favourite people met at the biggest costuming event in the world called Costume College. It’s based on my personal experience, my own line of judgement and mostly chance that made me come across certain people and miss…
Good weather feels good, doesn’t it? What if we had the perfect #memade clothing piece to go with that? Fast to make, classy yet sexy, wearable at work or on the weekend? If this description speaks to you, you will be up for creating your own version of the “Anderson” blouse by English pattern designer…
Let’s face it, I am extremely proud to wear clothes made by my 10 fingers. Just like you reading me, most likely. This has allowed me to (almost) ban H&M, Zara and other ready-to-wear brands that treat their employees badly and produce poor quality clothing. However, should I ask to wear the halo right away?…
Every year as the Holiday season approach, I am tempted to give into marketing temptation and have a new dress. Since I became hooked on the sewing machine, this is a home-made version I’ve been opting for! I have just tested the Claudia pattern, created by French blogger Lisa of Make My Lemonade. At about…
Do you know any better feeling than putting on an evil queen’s skin? This year for Halloween, I decided to create an 18c inspired Queen of Hearts costume, including dress, corset, crown and high collar. Wanna know how I did it in only 10 days? People, let’s suit up for the occasion !
You want inspiration? Why not look for the best? From my summer home visit in Paris, I brought back the best sewing tips from the magnificent Christian Dior exhibition currently running there. If those sparkling, shimmering dresses don’t cure you from the fall blues… nothing will!
Last year, I visited a costume shop near Paris in the process of recreating a White Walker’s costume from hit show Game of Thrones. If you can’t wait for next week’s episode of the new season 7 of GoT, have a look behind the seams of one of their most iconic costume… #WinterisHere