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1. Crazy Quilt Embroidery Crazy quilting is the type of embroidery I do the most of, so I'm making a lens devoted to it. Right now this lens is a showcase of supplies for the crazy quilter. Eventually I'll get around to writing up stitch instructions and posting images of my...
2. Sewing A Kimono: Step by Step Instructions Second in my series of CosPlay lenses, here is my lens about the art of making a kimono. As this lens grows it will come to include step by step instruction for making a patterns, selecting the fabric, dyeing the cloth, decorating it with Japanese Ki...
3. Kimono Embroidery I love embroidery and have been embroidering on a professional (non-career) level for more than 20 years. Embroidery is probably my most done hobby. I embroidery everything I touch. I'm currently undergoing a massive embroidery project, which involve...
4. Rin's Costume Need help creating a Rin costume? You've come to the right place. I am currently in the process of making a Lord Sesshomaru costume, and it has spun off the creation of a Rin costume as well, and here is my lens on how I'll make it, so you can make o...
5. The Mokomoko Lord Sesshomaru is known for his mokomoko, the weird furry fluffy thing that is draped over his right shoulder. But what is it, and how do you make one for a Lord Sesshomaru costume? That is what this lens is all about.
6. Sewing A Hakama: Step by Step Instructions Third in my series of CosPlay lenses, here is my lens about the art of making a hakama. As this lens grows it will come to include step by step instruction for making a pattern, selecting the fabric, and finally sewing the hakama. This was originall...
7. Sewing With Silk NOTE: This lens is still under construction! Please come back later. Thank You! I love silk. Silk is a soft, buttery smooth fabric that feels like heaven to the touch. It is one of my favorite fabrics. It's also a fabric that can be quite difficult...
8. CosPlay 101 Watch Your Step! This Lens is Still Under Construction. Formally a part of my Lord Sesshomaru Costume Lens, this CosPlay 101 lens will allow me to greatly expand the info. IMPORTANT NOTICE! PLEASE READ! During the week of May 12th, this lens will...
9. How Much Did It Cost? I have been asked a few times now, how much is it costing me to make my insanely elaborate, historically accurate, "Hollywood movie quality" Lord Sesshomaru costume. Not knowing the answer to that question inspired me to create a lens to keep track o...
10. Lord Sesshomaru VS Historical Accuracy A common question asked by Sesshomaru CosPlayers, is: "Is is possible to make this costume historically accurate?". While the common answer is a resounding "No!", I say otherwise. It can be done, if you have the time and the patience to make a carefu...
11. Best Dressed Maidens My lens for anyone seeking Renaissance garb to wear to the next fair. So wither you want garb to wear every day, or garb to wear just long enough to pass of as Renaissance so you can accompany someone to the fair, or just want to be a Medieval prince...
12. Hand Embroidery vs Machine Embroidery? Hand Embroidery vs Machine Embroidery?
13. Sewing: Before You Begin On this lens is a list of a few basic things to follow, when making any costume. I know, they seem so simple that it would seem I would not need to list them, but hey, even a professional costumer needs to be reminded of them every now and again.
14. Kyoto Antiques's Kimono & Silk Showcase Arguably Kyoto Antiques has to be my favorite eBay seller. And oddly, though they are in Japan, they are also the fastest shipper I've ever dealt with. I found them in May of 2008, and since that time (as of August 2008) have bought 6 items from them...
15. Lord Sesshomaru Costume: Part II This is the continuing tutorial on how to make a Lord Sesshomaru Costume. While Part I focused on Sesshomaru's wardrobe, Part II focuses on his Make-Up, Claws, Hair, Eyes, & Ears and how to transform yourself into a Youkai. If you are coming to this...
16. EK's Embroidery Lenses Headquarters EK's Embroidery Lenses I think I embroider more than anything else I do. These last few days I've started building embroidery lenses, so here is a the group where I'll be sorting them.