Video Tutorial: How to make costume wings

Video Tutorial: Felting old wool sweaters

I apologize for the lengthy absence, I'll write a post about that shortly, but until then, here is a video that my husband and I put together for where he works to show the process of how to felt a sweater, which you can then upcycle into something new and fun!

It is short, only about a minute and a half, so take a moment and watch it (and yes, there is no audio stream with it)

(more info can be found under the DeviantART submission description itself, if you are interested)

My Pricing Guide, Part 1

So one thing I have never really done before is write up how I go about pricing my products, especially my cosplay costumes. I've been working, though, on getting a definitive list of the costumes I've made, how I make them, how long it should take, what materials I'll need to make the outfit (and how I can substitute different materials if the commissioner requests them), and any special notes I need to be aware of.

I thought I'd share this with you, what I do, and some theory about my views on pricing, in the hopes that it can help you all out, if you ever want to sell something you've created!

Video Tutorial: Cutting Buttonholes

Finally! Well, after much fighting with the deviantART, I was able to get both of the videos uploaded there:

• Tools+Techs: Buttonholes made easy(-er) [also on YouTube]
• Tools+Techs: Cutting buttonholes [also on YouTube]

Check them out and let me know what you think - also, I'm always open to suggestions on other tutorials to do, both filmed and written, so if you get any ideas, let me know, and I'll add them to my very long list of things to make tutorials of!

Video Tutorial: Buttonholes made easier (-er)

I finally got to edit a new video tutorial that I filmed a week or so ago, working on the Heartless Wa-Loli (which I'm still in love with, btw...)

This one is a few tips on making your life a little easier when you have to deal with buttonholes. There are two parts, the first is about an automatic (or one-step) buttonhole foot, and the other is my magic trick - tear away interfacing.

Currently, the video is only uploaded on our YouTube channel, but it should be available on DeviantArt shortly as well!