A Journey into the 1930’s Something very exciting has happened! I was given the opportunity to costume “The Philadelphia Story” for a local community theater and I am beyond enthused to begin my costuming preparation. It’s not every day that you get to make a group of people wear historic dress (I truly mean historic …
Violet Evergarden Cosplay: Years in the Making
This project has been quite literally years in the making. My first experience with the series was an emotional one. I was post-breakup and feeling numb from the way things had ended. I watched the entire Violet Evergreen season in an evening and it broke the damn on my emotions. To put it plainly, I …
A Mask Named Pauline
During the early days of COVID-19, one of my best friends, Melissa, reached out to me with a special request. She wanted me to make a special mask. The mask, she said, would be for Pauline. “Who is Pauline?” I asked her. I had never heard her mention that name before. Melissa explained that Pauline …
Favorite Looks
I love all of my cosplay and custom outfits, but of course, I have my favorites! Here are some looks that I’ve worn over the years, including Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Regina George from Mean Girls, and Elsa from Frozen.
My Story
My name is Amber and I broke six sewing needles the first time I used a sewing machine. Since then, I’ve been learning to craft and sew every-day clothing and costumes. And after a very introspective look at my closet, I came to a startling realization. You should choose clothes you like AND they should …