This tutorial will show you how to make a wide pair of pants that you tie onto your waist. It’s a way to make pants without using a zipper or elastic. I plan on making a Hakama-style pants tutorial eventually, but if you use pleats instead of gathers at the waist of this one (and…
In my effort to try and make tutorials for those basic building pieces of cosplay costumes, I decided a pair of elastic waist flowy pants was a good idea. This tutorial is meant to be used with a lightweight material (so the pants will be good for summer conventions). The pattern was made for a…
This tutorial will walk you through how to make a basic bandeau to use for your next costume. You can also use this tutorial to create a basic swimsuit top if you’re going to a summer convention that has a pool. Just be sure to use swimsuit fabric for that (or fabric that can get…
This is a tutorial for a basic pair of elastic waist harem pants. It’s best to use a lightweight material for these (which also makes them great for summer conventions). If this is your first time making your own costume, this is a great sewing project since it’s pretty simple and works as a basic…
For this next sewing project, I’ll show you how to make an cute, little onigiri coin purse. I created a pattern from my experiment that you can print out below. Then just follow along with the step-by-step tutorial. (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Supplies Needed: Step 1 sew the zipper to the…
Avatar the Last Airbender was one of my favorite shows growing up, so I decided it was time to make a bag to show my love for it. I used the iconic Appa to design a purse using the arrow as a flap. You can print out the pattern and create your very own flying…
This tutorial will walk you through how to sew an anime-style lined newsboy hat. You can use this for any anime character that has a cute, puffy hat design. Print out the free pattern below and follow along with the step-by-step instructions. Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew…
I’ve always liked how wrap-around belts look with the thin string going around the middle. So, I decided to make my own using some fabric scraps that I have on hand. This is actually a fairly simple tutorial that’s great even if you’re a beginner. You can print the pattern that I used for this,…
Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 sew the zipper to one fox head bottom piece place the zipper face down on one fox head bottom piece and sew it along the edge. Then press the zipper away. It’s okay if the zipper is a little longer. Step 2 repeat…
Supplies Needed: (all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance) Step 1 Apply interfacing to the bag, side bag, and strawberry top pieces Apply heavy interfacing to the Strawberry bag and side bag pieces. Apply a medium interfacing to 2 of the strawberry top pieces. Step 2 sew the strawberry tops together Sew the two…