Hello everyone! I’m very excited to work with Fabric Mart for the first time & be one of their Fabricistas! For my first project, I decided to make Hitomi Kisugi from the classic anime, Cat’s Eye! She’s been on my cosplay list for years! Cat’s Eye is about a trio of sisters, Hitomi, Rui, & Ai, who run their cafe called “Cat’s Eye" in the daytime, but at nighttime they are skilled art thieves known as “Cat’s Eye” (yes the same name!) who steal art and jewelry that belonged to their father. Hitomi’s boyfriend is one of the detectives constantly trying (and failing!) to capture them, while being unaware that Hitomi & her sisters are Cat’s Eye. As Cat’s Eye, she wears a blue bodysuit, but the design varies depending on the series. I decided to make the bodysuit that she wears in the crossover movie, Lupin the 3rd vs Cat's Eye! It’s one of my favorite designs! I first made a mockup using fabrics from my stash and my go to bodysuit pattern. Since Hitomi’s bodysuit has d...
Have you ever found yourself in a transitional period? Well that’s where I currently am in my life. After spending 3 years in Texas I found myself having to pack all my things up and putting them in storage as I figure out my next season. Packing up means including my entire sewing room and not having access to any of my things. However no matter the situation as a creator I am always going to need to create. So now I am adapting my methods and doing more of a slow sew process to still make beautiful things. I have to strategize how I can use or draft patterns, my cutting layout and techniques in my process. I saw this gorgeous tie dye sweatshirt knit and knew I wanted to make a sweatshirt set to keep me comfortable whether sitting in the house or running errands. I love the weight and softness of this fabric as it feels like a comfy blanket, so comfortable on the skin. Fabric Mart also has great notions and it saved me a trip to the store to get matching threa...