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10 Tips & Time-Saving Tricks for Making Costumes
Hello! Vivien here from freshfrippery.com and @freshfrippery on Instagram. I love making historical costumes, but I don’t always have time to use historical methods. This is why I’m glad I can speed things up with modern techniques and tools like my Janome Skyline S9 and FA4 serger! This post will show you
7 Tips on Working with Tricky Fabric
“How do you handle sewing stretch/slinky/textured fabrics?”. It’s not a straightforward answer, so Janelle Santner of Seams Come True decided she would do her best to walk you through her favorite techniques and tips when working with tricky fabrics! She will demonstrate these with her current make, a rainbow-striped 2-piece outfit made
Character Dress Bag
What little princess wouldn’t love to have her very own character tote bag? Basic construction is the same for all bags, refer to Basic Cutting and Construction steps. Some are two-tone in that case two separate colored pieces form the front and back. Follow the basic instructions for all linings. Janome Supplies Required Choose fabric
Chihiro’s Cut Out Sleeve Technique
In December 2022, I competed in the Holiday Matsuri Winter Cosplay Championship with a Chihiro cosplay based on Hannah Alexander’s artwork. One of the biggest challenges in this design is her sleeves! They are a wide, off-the-shoulder kimono style with 5 or 6 cutouts per sleeve. Not only that, but
Confetti Skirt
“This year, I am so incredibly excited for New Year’s as I will be celebrating it by watching the fireworks over the Sydney Opera House! I wanted my girls to have something fun and festive to wear. I also wanted something fancy, but comfortable since we will probably be standing
Corset Making Tips for Beginners
This was my first ever corset and while making it, I learned some invaluable lessons that I want to share in case you are interested in making one for yourself. Just like with any part of sewing, everything you do is based on trial and error. Once you’ve walked through
DIY Mushroom Skirt
It is officially mushroom season! Can you think of a better way to celebrate than to make a darling mushroom skirt? Janome Maker Vivien from Fresh Frippery is well known for her amazing historical costumes but is sharing a whimsical DIY Mushroom Skirt tutorial for you to make for any
Embroidering Faces for Kigurumis
Ever wanted to make your own kigurumi or onesie, but became overwhelmed when you got to the face? This tutorial will walk you through the applique and embroidery process on your machine, and also comes with an example file to try out yourself! Janome Supplies Required Click here to download
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Janome Cosplay/Makers
Janome Cosplay Makers are an incredibly talented group bringing characters to life with jaw-dropping craftsmanship and creativity. Their work is a must-see for any cosplay or sewing fan—check out their social media for a burst of inspiration and behind-the-scenes magic!
