Patchwork Pirate

Site and Costume Updates!

First – Not really much to report, but it was brought to my attention that I the graphic I made for Zuul patterning was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay off! Thanks Ali…

October 15, 2014

Blog, Costuming, LIfe, Sewing, Tutorial

Must Stay Positive…

It has been a rough few months. Things haven’t been going well here in Florida, so my husband and I have decided it’s time to…

October 5, 2014

Blog, General, LIfe

New Tutorial! Kaylee’s Green Coveralls

I’ve made a few of these coveralls over the years (okay, three….). This time I decided it was about time I’d written a tutorial on…

September 17, 2014

Blog, Costuming, Tutorial

New Tutorial! Rose Tyler’s Pink Shoes

I’ve had quite a few people compliment the shoes I wear with my Idiot’s Lantern dress. They ask where I found them, how I found…

September 17, 2014

Blog, Costuming, Tutorial

(Mis)adventures in dyeing! – Take two

Not one to give up so easily, I’ve gone through dying my coveralls again. This time using Dylon in Olive green. (Btw I purchased it…

August 14, 2014

Blog, Costuming, Review

More (mis)adventures in dyeing!

You think after the last fiasco (read: Carrie Kelley lens tinting) I would stop that nonsense. Apparently I’m a glutton for punishment and feel a NEED to…

August 11, 2014

Blog, Conventions, Costuming