Tag Archives: geek

moriarty was real.

starting point: results:

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‘locked and loaded

inspiration: starting point: results:

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it’s time to roll the dice

this one might be a little esoteric, even for the geek fans out there. inspiration: starting point: i actually designed this one myself, because of all the geeks out there, no one seems to have made a cool t-shirt for … Continue reading

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a very cunning shirt

inspiration: starting point: results: man walks down the street in that shirt, you know he’s not afraid of anything. FUN FACT:  yesterday, someone did stop me in the street because of this shirt.  not sure if they were excited or … Continue reading

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…and now for something completely different.

guys, i am sorry for my outburst yesterday.  for those of you who took the time to send some positive thoughts, i thank you  (really.  your support for my distress helped a lot).  for those of you who rolled your … Continue reading

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have a very shiny friday.

inspiration: starting point: results:

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the sew weekly “embellishment”: the “moon nouveau” tank top

The Facts: Fabric: “art nouveau”-style sailor moon t-shirt from teefury. Pattern: alabama studio tank pattern (available in alabama studio style) Year: 2012 Notions: embroidery floss Time to Complete: 1 hour, for preliminary work.  embellishment & handstitching 5-6 hours. First Worn: … Continue reading

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going with it: “you know he did” t-shirt refashion

i haven’t yet gotten off my t-shirt train.  the weather is hot and draining, and life at home is not exactly peaches right now, and t-shirts are a quick, fun fix that never fail to entertain. inspiration: starting point: results: … Continue reading

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the sew weekly “red, white and blue”: the “moon cosmic power” t-shirt

The Facts: Fabric: sailor moon brooch t-shirt from redbubble.com Pattern: fitted tank top pattern from alabama studio sewing + design Year: 2012 Notions:  embroidery floss Time to Complete: 4 hours First Worn: Wear Again: yes Total Price:  $25 Challenge Theme:  … Continue reading

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the sew weekly “television”: an outfit for a companion at rest (better late than never edition)

The Facts: Fabric: silk/blend brocade in butterfly print from B&J fabrics (top); rayon/linen blend in taupe from paron’s annex Pattern: new look 6356 (top); simplicity 2451 (skirt) Year: the sleeve pattern is circa 1960s, but the rest comes from contemporary … Continue reading

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