Geek Out With Free Hand Embroidery Patterns and Tutorials

This year, don’t just let your geek flag fly. Hand embroider that geek flag with your favorite quote or character. If you enjoy the Dresden Files, you’ll love this free hand embroidery pattern designed by Jennifer from Sew Hooked. Check out her blog and Craftsy store for more original pattern designs.   I’m totally Sher-locked myself, … Continue reading Geek Out With Free Hand Embroidery Patterns and Tutorials

Con Cosplay: World of Warcraft Leather Armor Tutorial

Are you planning to attend any cons this year? Have some cosplay in mind? This World of Warcraft (WoW) leather armor tutorial by DeviantArt user OrangeMoose may be just what you’re looking for. Check out her cool leather armor bodice. OrangeMoose has stepped out her armor-making process from pattern to cutting to assembly, including several pro-tips along … Continue reading Con Cosplay: World of Warcraft Leather Armor Tutorial

Ewok Softie Tutorial

As I start to hear Christmas music being played (it’s only November!), I realize that I need to start on planning gifts for people. Nearly everyone who watched the original Star Wars wanted an Ewok at some point. I know I did! While you probably can’t give your friends a real Ewok, this adorable stuffie … Continue reading Ewok Softie Tutorial

Tutorial: Pin Cushion for a Zombie

Do you know a zombie who is into sewing? Do any of your undead friends keep losing all their needles? Well, you can make a Brain Shaped Pin Cushion for your crafty cadaver, armed only with some thick cord, scrap material, and basic sewing skills! This tutorial over at Tiny Little Life actually makes use … Continue reading Tutorial: Pin Cushion for a Zombie

Tutorial: Stargate Glyph Recycled Foam Stamp

Wasn’t Stargate fantastic?! I watched a couple of old SG:1 episodes recently, and suddenly got the urge to do something crafty involving the gate glyphs. I had a rummage in my drawer of hoarded crap, and found some of that really smooth protective foam that comes with some electronics. You know the stuff that has … Continue reading Tutorial: Stargate Glyph Recycled Foam Stamp

Tutorial: Lucky Origami Nintendo Stars

Recently I had to have a late-night conference call for work. It went for two hours and ended at midnight. However, thanks to the wonders of hands-free kits I was able to do some geeky crafting at the same time, so it didn’t feel like much of my evening had been swallowed up by work … Continue reading Tutorial: Lucky Origami Nintendo Stars