Comic-Con Satchel

I made this handbag specifically for going to conventions, just in time for Emerald City Comicon! I started out with the diamond shape (from Superman's logo) but I decided to do it in black and yellow (Batman colors) so I could use black leather.

I didn't use a pattern, other than drawing out a diamond shape. All of the sides are basically rectangle pieces so I just had to measure the lengths of each side and then make all of the strips 5 inches wide. I added an 18" black zipper to the top and a 7" black zipper on the side (for a secret side pocket). The lining is yellow satin fabric I had leftover from my World of Warcraft Priest costume.

When it came time to add a strap, I struggled with indecision. Do I add D-rings and then make a strap out of the black leather? Where am I going to find the right hardware to make the strap adjustible? Then I looked over in the corner of my craft room where I had a pile of Warner Bros. bags I had hoarded from SDCC 2011. I had a "duh!" moment before I whipped out my thread ripper and pulled the strap off one of the bags (which had Big Bang Theory on it). Not only did the strap fit perfectly, but the colors were spot-on!

Emerald City Comic-Con 2012

In the year of 2012, thousands gathered at Ye Old Washington State Convention Center to partake in the annual event dubbed the "Emerald City Comic Con".

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Wait, what century is this?

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away?

Who knows?

Dark Helmet Wants You

A case of mistaken identity or just two poor men who lost their parents?

Another case of the multiples... there is some debate over what to call this: Katnisses or Katni?

Well, it doesn't get cuter than this...

I mean this:

Or more uncomfortable than this.

This is the part where the Tusken Raiders took over the sky bridge.

Phoenix Jones and the Real Life Superheroes had to get involved.

And the Red Power Ranger.

Rick almost got eaten by a zombie.

This guy swooped in to make an appearance. (his wings are made of painted blinds!)

Followed by this guy. (his wings open and close!)

Then the Steampunk Justice League (and villains) saved the day! ...

...after I finished my sandwich. (ah, Subway, the (un)official food of ECCC and PAX).

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Costume Progress - Superman Logo

I created this Superman logo for the new costume I am working on for Emerald City Comic Con. Here is a picture story of the process with notes below.



1. Draw the logo on a piece of paper, trace onto iron-on interfacing.  Iron onto back of yellow satin.
2. Secure the yellow satin in an embroidery hoop.
3. Draw the logo on the back side of red silk (or trace/use another piece of iron-on interfacing). Cut the logo out, leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance on the outside of the diamond. Press the seam allowance under.
4. Secure the red logo onto the yellow satin with small straight pins/applique pins and handstitch it in place.
5. Cut the logo out, leaving a 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch border of yellow satin. Logo shown next to my husband's T-shirt which I referenced to create the template.
6. Align the logo on the blue fabric. Machine-stitch the top edge. Then press down along seam.
7. Press the rest of the yellow edges under, pin the logo in place on the blue fabric (top edge is already secured) and hand-stitch the rest of the edges down using small stitches.
8. Done!