Sneak peek of the first 2 pieces in my upcoming fashion line. This line is aimed at LARPers and lovers of historical fashion. The pieces in this line will range from basic to elaborate to reflect a wide range of costume needs. This box pleated skirt will feature hidden deep pockets with optional lace applique. The front will rise higher than the back for style as well as ease of movement. Shirt will be flutter sleeve with underarm gussets and will also feature optional trim and/or lace. Hopefully I can finish sewing the muslins tomorrow and have the completed samples by the end of next weekend 🤞🏻
As an avid reader of history, it's not difficult to be thankful for the rights and privileges I enjoy every day here in Canada in 2019. Thank you to the women who never tried to bring me down. Thank you to the men who saw me as their equal. Thank you to all women of history who paved my way. They made the road far less bumpy. I am a woman, a sister, a daughter, a wife, an entrepreneur and an artist. But I would be nothing without my freedom. Happy International Women's Day! 💕
This filter makes me want purple hair so bad!! Damn you snapchat, vile temptress. My hair is finally healthy again, don't make me go down this road 😖😲 #selfie #snapchatfilter #cosplayersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram
Original 1930s Sailor Venus summer dress. Rendered with Prismacolor markers 😉
Another cosplay added to the list! 1930s sailor venus. This dress is an original design and will be for sale in custom patterns in colours once the pattern is fully developed 🎀🎉 Will debut at Anime North but I may make it for March Comicon 🤞🏻
Quick sketches inspired by medieval fashion 🏰 | #costumedesign #cosplayersofinstagram #medieval #drawing #art #medievalcostume #sewing #historicalcostume
Oldie but a goodie. I just love this picture ❤ Galadriel wielding the sword of Gryffindor! Why? Because crossover fanfiction can be real if you let it 🤣 | 👗 @ari.sera | 📸 @onlywalt | #galadriel #lotrcosplay #lordoftherings #lordoftheringscosplay #hobbit #hobbitcosplay #lotr #elfcosplay #costuming #film #harrypotter #harrypottercosplay #cosplay #gryffindor #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #tolkien #jkrowling
I'm thinking about starting a series of educational posts and/or videos about fashion and fashion history, and I wanted to get some feedback! I'll be using the information I've gathered from long hours of pouring over books, websites, museum photos, recreations and extant garments. I will also be pulling from the post secondary education I recieved in the fields of fashion and graphic arts. Some topics I'm considering would include comparing fashion eras, distinctive design markers of fashion eras, textiles, art movements related to fashion, fashion from a costumer's perspective, fashion in film, etc. So what topics would you like to see? Are there any fashion eras that you absolutely love? Do you prefer to watch videos or do you like to read articles? Let me know what you guys think. 🤗
Academy Awards themed styling for y'all! Ok... so this was SUPPOSED to be a contemporary look but of course I got inspired and now it looks like the Oscars from 1899 😁 I just can't get over those puffy sleeves and detachable cape! Too glamorous! I think this gown is originally from the 60s but it's difficult to tell. | #costumedesigner #cosplayersofinstagram #fashionstyling #costuming #belleepoque #1960sfashion #1800sfashion #1900sfashion #inspired #art #fashionhistory #academyawards #oscars #dress #brocade #feathers #cape #gown
I honestly love pattern drafting, it might be my favourite part of the whole process 😀 Going to be drawing up a lot of these at the moment. I make quarter scale patterns and stick them in a binder for reference when I go to draft the full scale pattern. Btw the weirdly placed stickers are to hide the character name 😅 | #costuming #costumedesigner #cosplay #dressmaking #secretcosplay #animenorth2019 #fanexpo2019 #art #wip #patterns #sewing #cosplayersofinstagram #animenorth #fanexpocanada
Huehuehue such secrets! This is going to be a biggie. Not sure which con I'll debut at yet but I'm hoping it'll be stage worthy for #animenorth 🤩😚 | #animenorth2019 #fanexpocanada #fanexpo2019 #costumedesigner #cosplayersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #costuming #sewing #art #wip #secretcosplay
This #tbt is one of my final exams from fashion school. A late Edwardian inspired evening dress. This dress was patterned, cut and sewn in under 48 hours and on very little sleep. Even though it didn't turn out quite how i wanted it, this dress did land me with an A and a well earned nap. Wish I had better pictures of it but I can't bring myself to look at this dress ever again 🤣 maybe one day I'll remake it properly. | #edwardian #dressmaker #historicalcostume #inspired #eveningdress #lace #satin #chiffon #costumedesigner #cosplayersofinstagram #fashionschool #sewing #art #throwbackthursday
Oh my gosh guys, I'm an aunt now!! 😻 Congrats to my awesome brother-in-law and sister-in-law 💕 Here's sweet baby Jesse, the most perfectest boy 👶🏻 my heart is so full of love for this kid, I can't even explain it. I look forward to many years of spoiling the crap out of him! 😁
Here's my #topnine for 2018. It feels like forever since I've made a new costume for myself. 2019 is going to be the year I start up my cosplay life again. I plan to move in late spring and after that I'll be able to spend some time on myself again. I've enjoyed working on commissions and my job at an amazing costume house 💕 but I do find myself longing to run the convention circuit again. And though I will continue with the former two, I can't keep cutting cosplay out of my life anymore. I've learned so much of my craft these past few years and I can't wait to show off my new skills in 2019. Thank you so much for supporting me. I love you all 💖 Happy New Year!!! | #cosplay #costumedesigner #cosplayersofinstagram #galadriel #lotrcosplay #escaflowne #horrorcosplay #elfcosplay #fantasycosplay #stylist #art #anime #otaku
I love seeing historical influences in more recent clothing. This 60's dress has a great robe à la française sackback inspired detail 💕 | #costuming #costumedesigner #cosplayersofinstagram #robealafrancaise #historicalcostume #fashionhistory #1960s #1960sfashion #1700sfashion #1700s #18thcenturyfashion #inspired #art
#tbt to a million years ago when I put together this elven archer outfit. It's cool to see your progress over the years. I can't wait to get back into making cosplays for myself again in 2019. 📸 @onlywalt | #cosplayersofinstagram #costumedesigner #fantasy #elf #archer #cosplay #costuming #throwbackthursday #design #art #elfcosplay #fantasycosplay
Peace and love, peace and love 🎄🎁❄☃️ Chopped mah hair finally 💇‍♀️ #newhair #selfie #costumedesigner #cosplayersofinstagram
Gotta represent 🦅🌙🌒🌟 | #harrypotter #ravenclaw #ravenclawpride
Styling some more Judys. This is a theatrical interpretation of a Victorian dress. I believe the Edwardian child's dress is a theatrical recreation as well. I'd love to recreate that child's dress for my future kids 💕 | #costuming #costumedesigner #victorian #victorianfashion #edwardian #edwardianfashion #theatre #cosplayersofinstagram #art #design #fashionstyling #cosplay #costume
More styling ~ showing off this adorable baby blue 1980s dress. It really has a 1940s vibe to it though, don't you think? | #stylist #costumedesigner #cosplayersofinstagram #80sfashion #fashion #1980s #1940s #inspired #retro #design #art