I did tease on one of my videos that I was working on an e-zine, that people can download for free, and print out a single copy to use, for beginner sewists, that I wrote out by hand.
Well, that first volume is LIVE!
You can find the link to the E-zine to download it, from my Ko-Fi page
Keep in mind that if you find any value in any of my work, or enjoy seeing what I'm doing, or want to support me through school, or making YouTube videos, please consider making a donation to my Ko-Fi page
Click on, or scan the QR code to go to my Ko-Fi page to download the E-Zine today!
As a taste of what to expect, here's a sample page from my first volume:
I hope you enjoy, and please, send a message on YouTube or Ko-Fi if you find it useful, or if you want to ask a question, or help me out on any project I'm working on!
Many apologies, as I often forget to cross-post here. I really should use this blog a lot more often
As many of you know, I've been working on my education. Even if I don't get a job working in the industry, I can keep working on my own wardrobe, and hopefully buying less, and re-using the fabric in my current wardrobe, to make something new, that will long term fit me better
With that said, I have a bunch of videos that I posted since the beginning of the year:
First up, we have a video for basic techniques for those who have never used a sewing machine before
Then we have a quick patch job on one of my favourite tee shirts, from Threadbanger
How about a Deerstalker hat for those who want something fashionable, for a Sherlock Holmes cosplay or for those Holo Taco detectives out there?
Spent a day volunteering at a workshop, to teach people how to mend their clothes, or make it fit better, or even just learning how to use a sewing machine
Made some decor that has a post-apocalyptic vibe, because of the current state of the world, because why not? My Geiger counter is in the shop, and our sassy Vault seamstress isn't having it with ridiculous requests
Taking apart and re-assembling not only 1, but 2 sewing machines!
Struggling with a custom body block and fitting mockups to my body, so I can make my own designs that fit me well
More machine oiling tips, and using nail polish for unconventional uses, to highlight lines on my sewing machine to make it easier to see
I also had a special guest over, to help them with their coat, skirt, and them borrowing my iron. The Shitpost Calligrapher!
There will be more videos to come, that you may not want to miss!
The more you subscribe, like and comment, the more the algorithm will see my work, show it to more people, and they tell two friends, then they tell two friends, and so on, and so on
See something you like? Have a comment on a technique, or want to help me out with my struggles? Go onto YouTube and please leave a comment, so I can reply, and so I'll see it.
Need
something to keep your bowl warm, and your fingers insulated from the
heat? This might be the perfect household item to do just that.
You might also be able to make one for a friend or family member!
This
project only took me 2 days to make, while filming, but if this is your
first time, or if you make one that has more top stitching, you may
need more time to make it.
Above is the pattern
Please note that you may need to adjust the darts for length, and width, as well as the size of the fabric, for the size of your bowl.
Now....before anyone says anything, I bought this machine with my own money, and zero sponsorships from Singer sewing company.
I only heard about the pitfalls of this machine after I bought it, and only mentioned a few things in the video as to why I bought it.
Your machine may be better than this one, but most modern domestic machines thread in the same way, which is what I'm trying to showcase, not this specific brand and model.
In fact, you'll notice that I semi de-badged this machine.
With that said, I think some of you out there may find this video helpful, with even non-Singer branded machines.
As for reviews, you know a sewing machine is sturdy by the feel and "drive" of it in a way. This specific make and model feels about as cheaply made as the Singer Esteem II that was given to me, that you may have seen in other videos.
I also have a Singer branded serger that "does the job"
However, if I had the space, and money to get industrial machines, I probably would, but being in an apartment, I can't afford that kind of space, so home sewing machines will have to do.
The one that really feels the most sturdy, is my vintage 1937 Singer 99k machine. It still needs a bit of repair, and looking at the springs to get the tension discs to de-tension when I lift the presser foot, but it still works all the same.
When the sky starts to get a bit
more rainy, the leaves begin to turn color, and the ghosties, ghouls,
and goblins start coming out to play.
This month, we'll be doing a make-a-long in the form of a Witch Hat!
You can sew this by machine, or by hand. By machine is ideal.
This video goes through the addendum to the materials list, and the
"light" version of this hat.
(Also, don't at me cause in the video I spelled addendum wrong. It was 4am when I finished editing this video. I think we need to live with a few imperfections)
We have some cottagecore vibes and
construction instructions for you, for those early fall and first half
of October vibes.
So, grab your cozy drink of choice, grab your scraps, and let's get
stitching!
It's that time of year! My favourite time of year, so lets get spooky with this kooky scrappy patchwork hat!
This is part 1 of 2.
Part 1 being the basic supplies and sorting out the math you'll need to make this hat!
I've also confirmed that the Excel spreadsheet link works, as I used it for this project, which is courtesy of hellowsewing.com at the link below, which will go directly to the spreadsheet download.
I'll see if I can make a copy of the math, but as a google sheets version for ease of access.
I'm still waiting for more material to come in, which shouldn't take too long historically speaking from the store I bought them from. But...I'll be filming a bit of the process while waiting for it to come in so I can get part 2 out ASAP!
You can hand sew this, or use a machine. Totally up to you.
Join me in seeing the process of how to make this GIANT HAT!
I need a
broad brimmed hat to keep the sun off in the summer, and this dark brown
felt hat certainly does the job!
You can style a broad hat like this many ways, adding flowers, greebles,
and it certainly gives some Cad Bane vibes (Star wars for you
cosplayers out there)
I know this is a fast one, but it gives you a peek into the process.
I'm here to bring you this sewing mini series, loosely based on the Fallout video game franchise, in a two part series of
making, and drafting my own cosplay based on the Fallout series of
games, but more inspired in the styles of a Siren Suit from the 1940s.
So, Grab your Nuka Cola, and come with me on this sewing and pattern
drafting adventure!
In this video there are a few sewing tips, including some info for first
time serger users.
Teaser project trailer:
Part 1: Drafting, Game design from Fallout 4 vs Siren Suit design, Design elements
Part 2: Construction and reveal with cinematic ending
Time to Crawl out Through the Fallout, and everything will be Okey Dokey!
This is the reveal of the final length of time it took me to
complete the Walkaway Dress Time Challenge, as well as discussing what
is Fast Fashion, and defining Slow Fashion, with the help of Denizens of
the Internet.
Also included is a Bias Tape Tutorial, so you can make some at home, for
when you need bias tape for your next project
Thank you to Stephanie Canada at Backroom Finds for issuing the Walkaway Dress Challenge!
Also thank you to Stitch, Mari, and Jasper's Grimoire as well as anyone else who shared their thoughts on defining what they feel Slow Fashion is all about!
Are you a beginner at sewing, or want to know how to sew?
Do you like
frogs? Then this is the video for you!
This video will cover just about everything. Fabric, thread, needles,
scissors, marking tools, as well as demonstrations on how to sew your
frog friend!
This video is so jam packed with instructions it's almost 2 hours long,
so buckle up, get your beverage of choice, and we'll get started on
making our frog together!
If you have questions, please ask in the comments section, on the video on YouTube.
Follow this link to the pattern and @boigameista blog on Tumblr:
Stitch with me, as I fix my pants, using some visible mending techniques, with some LoFi tunes playing, so you can listen and do your own thing, or work on some stitching of your own.
I'm sorry for any delays in projects coming up, as I'm always working on a bunch in the background, including for school.
One of my school projects took a lot longer than I planned, due to the mock-up phase.
One of the first hats we have to make is a pillbox style, and I've been working on this with the final fashion fabrics for 3 days straight, on top of other errands and life stuff.
In the meantime, I will leave you with this snapshot of my mock-up of my hat.
I still have the following projects planned:
-Wheel of Time stuff (I just bought beads for the dragon pin)
-The timed trial of making the walkaway dress
-A beginners guide for people who have never sewn before
-the Q&A for beginners
-the final reveal for the Aes Sedai Shawl ( use hashtag #wotcraftalong on instagram and here on youtube)
-(maybe) showcasing how to sew an Aes Sedai shawl (Likely Green)
-possibly a showcase of the process for one of my hats step by step from college
It may just take me a little longer than I planned due to timing
If you have questions regarding sewing, comment on my videos on YouTube. I might just use them in the future!
I hope you all have a fantastic day and I look forward to hearing from you if you have questions, or would just like to say hi!
I also have posted a few more videos since my last blog post. If you'd like to, please check out my videos, as well as like and subscribe if you enjoy my videos. Every little bit helps the algorithm gods.
Also as an update, I've signed up for courses and am going back to school.
Below is a photo of one of the classrooms I'm in.
In addition I'm changing a few videos that are older, and removing them as the video and audio quality is absolute crap due to their age.
That being said I still plan on doing videos soon to replace a few of the old ones that may need updating, such as machine maintenance, and terminology for home sewing machines.
As I'm going to school and not working at the moment, if you feel like supporting my channel with a small donation, I have a Ko-Fi account, at the link below:
Any support will help me with supplies and materials, (cause school supplies are expensive), caffination in the form of tea, subscriptions for tools (such as background music that I use in my current videos), or upgrades to filming equipment (currently using a Samsung Galaxy A5 as my filming camera, which is at least 5 years old)
Thank you all for those of you who are watching my videos so far, or subscribed so far, and I look forward to making more content to help you all on your creative and crafting journeys!
I know...I know, It's been a long time since I have updated this blog. I've been busy with work, life and general YouTube things that will be my main platform.
I should update here more when I can, for those of you who are looking for more history things, DIY things, and craft shenanigans in general.
With that said, I will keep this brief as best I can.
I will be going to school in 2023, for garment construction and hat making to start, then using those course credits into possibly getting into a fashion and tailoring full time course. It's the first time I'll be back at school in decades. I'm a bit nervous, but who wouldn't be?
If this is your first time here, welcome, fellow Denizen of the Internet!
My focuses are going to be on slow fashion, upcycling where possible, vintage reconstruction for 1940's and 1950s, with a smattering of other eras from viking to victorian/edwardian.
I have books on Victorian tailoring, the Halsam system, and I'm working on ideas slowly.
I have been involved lately with the CosTube community, and have been working on multiple projects including spinning, vintage fashions, pattern making, and some costume elements.
I strongly advise to visit my YouTube page for more details and potential inspiration.
One of the "series" projects I've been working on for this year is the Tortoise Brooch challenge for those interested in Viking era, to make their own. You can see my journey below:
The introduction to the challenge:
Next, failing at attaching things:
And the final assembly and success:
If you like what you see, or if you;re interested in seeing more, please visit my YouTube page, like, subscribe, comment on what you liked or what you'd like to see next, as it all helps to bump the algorithm, and gives me a bit of a serotonin boost, and knowing what you all want for content.
Provided I have time, I look forward to joining CoSy 2023 (that's the CosTube Symposium).
See you all out there later for our next adventure...which may involve Butterick's 1950's "Walkaway Dress". Stay tuned!
We have a new year started, and Covid-19 is still rampant just about everywhere.
It may be a while before everyone can get the vaccine, no one knows how long it will protect you for once you get both doses, so it's still super important to continue physical distancing, stay at home where possible, and limit going out for basic necessities, so you can limit your exposure, and reduce the spread.
With that in mind, and with everyone requiring people to wear masks in public spaces, I have a full on tutorial for you.
Please watch the video, and ask your questions in the comments on the video.
I hope you all stay safe out there, and we'll see what 2021 brings.
