I never follow recipes when I cook. Even when it’s something I’ve never made before. My process is this: I get an idea about something I want to make. Then I Google around and read a bunch of different recipes. I read techniques, I watch…
Tag: costume
It’s done! Over Spring Break last week, I began my first historical sewing project, a Regency shift (or chemise if you’re French). And I am amazed at how well it came out! Because I wanted to explore the historical aspects of sewing, it’s all hand-sewn.…
The costume design of Stranger Things struck me right away. This isn’t the usual Hollywood version of a prettied-up 80’s. No, this is the 1984 I remember, the one still stained by the lingering brown-orange hues of the 70’s. The tacky 80’s. The awful wide-wale corduroys,…