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Is the dress for sale? No, but the skills are for sale and I hope you are buying up that knowledge 👏 #sewing #diycrafting #diysewing #fashiondesign #fashiontiktok

Do you want to wear a dress like Sabrina did at last night’s Grammys? Same. But the idea of taping it to hold it up is lowkey off putting, so what could you do instead? Illusion mesh! Thinner than power mesh and stronger than you think, this fabric is used in all kind of insane pieces and would be a great way to add structure and tension to a dress like Sabrina’s for a long term personal use! It makes sense why JW ANDERSON choose not to add it to the dress for the carpet, but if you wanted to make something like this at home-maybe for a dance or a drag show, you’re gonna need something a little stronger than body tape! Hope this helps! #grammys #sabrinacarpenter #diysewing #sewing

How do you attach the 3D printed fabric to an outfit? The answer might shock you! (Or not) . It’s handsewing!! Even if you print onto fabric you still need to attach it to the item and that is where handsewing comes into play! This Violet Sorrengail corset is covered in thousands of tiny printed dragon scales #sewing #3dprinting #violetsorrengail #fourthwing

Replying to @Ope I got this file (‘the wearable spine’ by Davemakesstuff on thingiverse) for free and then fine-tuned it to what I needed it to be! I played around with scale and proportions! I know I wanted it more flat than a real spinal column (because it’s being sewn down to a garment not inside my body) and I knew I wanted it to be metallic and shiny! It’s been fun to make, and I can’t wait to finish it!! #3dprinting #spine #wearablefashion

Happy Pi day! Today (in my timezone) is 3.14 or pi day! And on this day I’m here to talk about how we use Pi in literally everyday sewing of the most basic and common thing: circle skirts!!! Whether it’s a skirt, a sleeve, a bell bottom jean or more, pi is used to help find the radius of your inner measurement and make your fashion dreams come true! Don’t understand pi too much yet? Fear not because there are fantastic websites (byhandlondon or mood fabrics) that take the guesswork out of circle garments for you! Did you know pi was used in circle skirts?? #piday #sewing #sewingtutorial #fantasyfashion #tutorial #upcycle

When the process of trying something new includes error??? Why am I always so shocked 🤪🤣🤣

🚨 I do not take commissions!! 🚨 but there are plenty of creators who do. Understanding the cost of having a dress made for you, custom the cost can feel daunting. We have become so used to under valuing sewing as a skill (a conversation on sexism we can have at another time) that we don’t see the cost break down and the pricing that reflects that. Here I am talking about THIS dress in particular, at this size and shape. Things to consider: . 📍 if I made this again, I WOULD have to redraft a pattern in the persons size, so the time would remain the same 📍 6 yards is considered a ‘bulk’ purchase for that silk and it was already 10% less than a single yard price 📍 I am not including the cost of filament or machine time, but would have to include it in the future since it uses about half a roll of PLA 📍 my markup is much lower than the standard mark up should be. The rule of thumb is usually 100-400% we would put this dress anywhere from 2400-6800 USD 📍 learning to sew could be a great way to start a side business! Don’t let this discourage you from trying to start a business with sewing or crafting or wanting to take commissions. People are out there who want to pay these prices and are willing to do so!! Is it worth it? #costbreakdown

I made this!!!! I cannot believe it 😭😭😭 #fashion #sewing #fashiondesign

Replying to @Jjjjjjj I really put lipstick on this dress just for the video 😭 Machine wash??? you wouldn’t throw this silk in a washing machine! Here are a series of steps and products I use to extend the life of my clothing! . Did you know that running your clothes through a washing machine on normal cycle and drying it on normal can actually wear out your fibers faster? Not to mention the polyester microplastic shed. That’s not to say washing machines are bad, but that you can help extend your clothing’s life span and help the environment by steaming clothes when you can! . Steam cleaning devices (like mine) can be an investment, but they can be a great way to refresh, disinfect and press clothes you don’t wear day after day (think special occasion or nice work clothes). Right now my baby lock steamer is on sale (being discontinued) and I can find it for under $100!!! . Grandma’s spot removal is GREAT for stains. A little goes a long way…i have never had a stain I haven’t been able to remove with it, so long as you take the time to really work at it!! Taking care of your clothes is a good thing not only for you but for your community and environment!! #fashiontiktok #Sustainability #washingclothes #laundrytok

Did I botch this with the front?? I don’t think so! Though I would have made changes to the pattern if I knew now then, it still came out really beautiful despite my issues with bias cuts on the front. I love the fingers!! They really pique interest while the back is the show stopper! Would you wear this?? #spinedress #sewing #fashion #BookTok

Long before I had a major social media presence, I came across Shorey Designs, whose incredible work with textiles and 3D prints has had me in a chokehold for years. It only took me 6 years later to get my first printer and test out designing and printing my own types of shapes for textiles. And oh what a blast it’s been! Making 3D printed geometric fabrics has been a dream come true, and what better way to pay homage to the new tech than to find inspiration from my favorite artist, Alexander McQueen, for his short stint with Givenchy (and yes, Zendaya did wear the red suit for dune!!) what kind of looks so you want to see with the 3D printer? #3dprinting #3dwearables #fantasyfashion #wearabletech

Let’s talk about corset boning! There are many types out there: from spiral steel to featherlite, and they do all have applications! I’m covering the three I use the most: spiral steel, for seams with more extreme curves, synthetic whalebone for seams that need a more rigid look, and featherlite, my go to for clothes that need to be washed more regularly but still want some kind of structure to them! Lots of clothes you love and own already have boning: from bras to swimwear, you’ll find it in the most unlikely places. Now these aren’t the ONLY types of boning out there, so have fun and explore your own!! Have you used boning before? #tutorial #fantasyfashion #sewing

A 15 month sewing difference between the cosmic brownie two piece and today! So much changes so quickly when you learn to sew #fashiontiktok #sewingtiktok

Replying to @Jjjjjjj the daredevil Worbla corset! #daredevilbornagain #diyproject #craftin

Making a Violet Sorrengail 3D printed dragon scale corset for my sister!! This baddie was so much fun to create and probably the coolest thing that will ever leave my hands! From 3D printed scales on fabric (made from PLA, or a sugarcane polyactic acid) to the fiber optic light up features, I know this piece will be loved and worn for many many years! #fourthwing #BookTok #violetsorrengail #dragonscalecosplay

This headpiece was inspired by Robert Wun’s amazing raindrop coat, that has never left my brain since I saw it. Working on the tutorial now!#BookTok #romantasy #fantasy #cottagecore