Life as an American expat as explained by a sometimes very thick costumer: In the beginning there were words.

When you travel, everything is viewed though the lens of your new and different environment. Things are just a bit out of step as you navigate that different culture. It’s Continue Reading →

Cosplay by McCalls Wastelander M2121 and Copper Maiden M2117 are a Cute Couple

We hit the jackpot with this release from Cosplay by McCalls: a coveted men’s pattern! Versatile and everyday-wardrobe worthy, this one is going to give you miles and miles of Continue Reading →

Cosplay by McCalls Frosty Edwardian Chapeau M2113 M2119

Seattle Cosplay and J. Hart Designs are back again with two new Cosplay by McCalls patterns. J. Hart Designs’ Edwardian Chapeau (M2119) is a basic hat pattern and contains all Continue Reading →

Confusion in the Atelier and the Costume Shop. More Misheard Words.

Misheard words make mud pies of meaning. I think we all experience that. We all know that feeling of having been misusing a word for ages, and then finding out what the Continue Reading →

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Fantasies Become Visual Reality

Magical work that came from fairy dust

Fashion and Fantasy

Wendy's fashion is pure fantasy.

Triassic Parq

Costumes for "Triassic Parq" at Ray of Light Theatre

The Wiz

Wendy's costumes for the Berkeley Playhouse eased on down the road in "The Wiz."

Wendy Ross Kaufman

Fashion | Costume | Bridal