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.
Some of you who have been to this blog before, may notice some changes. I've decided to remove the older content, as it would be irrelevant for use anymore, because most of the links are outdated, I don't use certain sites anymore, or for other reasons.
With that said, I am trying to work on newer content, and I'm continually updating my YouTube, for more tutorials and content.
I have several projects on the go, but these things will take time to create, and publish.
In the meantime, I suggest going to check out my YouTube Channel or my Instagram for additional content, which is where I post the most frequently.
As an update, on September 19 (2024) I had visited Bampot House of Tea and Board Games, for a night of teaching people how to mend their clothes, through means of "visible mending". I even managed to finish a patch on my own Threadbanger T-shirt.
Since Threadbanger has sadly disbanded (they have their reasons for no longer continuing, and please respect their privacy) I want to keep wearing the tees I bought as long as possible.
I'm still creating videos with the spirit of Threadbanger in mind as best I can, and I want to keep making more content for those of you to follow along at home, in the spirit of DIY.
I also now have a Linktree, where you can find free patterns I'm working on, which I only have one available at the moment, but again in the spirit of DIY, a lot of it is "do it yourself" as the format may leave a few people scratching their heads.
I also have been taking classes at George Brown College, to bolster what I know in the realm of sewing, and have even completed my Millinery certificate! That's hat making for those who don't know the term.
With that said, if you like my videos, please go to my channel, like, subscribe and comment, and pass the info along to friends, or family, as it really helps to boost the algorithm to let Youtube know you want to see more. It also helps me with a bit of a serotonin bump, knowing that you like what you see, find it useful, and want to see more.
I also have a Ko-Fi page in which you can donate to help keep me caffeinated, or to help me get supplies to showcase more builds and more DIY tutorials, since sewing with a camera in my lap gets really awkward, and could really use better audio equipment, as well as fabrics to make things to show you how it's done. Especially if you like hats, cosplay or just want to learn how to sew.
If you want to donate, please scan the QR code below:
I'm also writing a small e-zine on how to do sewing in general, with techniques, tools, ideas, but it's slow going, so it might be a while as I'm hand writing it, but I also plan on making a typed up version for people who need it, which will eventually be available on my Ko-Fi page as well.
In the meantime, I'm working on more school, as well as a new video, so stay tuned!
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!
