Monday, September 19, 2022

The Nerd Closet Moving Forward

Hello everyone! I wanted to give everyone an update on what to expect moving forward. I have started Graduate School and I have also gotten a job as a teacher’s assistant. This means that my very slow video output might completely come to a stop. However, I will still be making content and here’s where you can find it. 

Blog posts and shorts! 
Every Monday there will be a new blog post talking about a single topic having to do with sewing and cosplay. This could be a quick tutorial or helpful tips about organization and tools. I have the chance throughout the day to type out my thoughts, but I don’t have the time to fully record footage and edit it all together. That being said I do hope to be able to show everyone the ins and outs of costumes that I have access to in an academic setting. Making short content that is over a single subject is something that fits with my workload. So, I hope you will look forward to smaller videos on my Youtube channel. 

Streaming 
Live content will be touch and go for the next month or so. I can guarantee at least once a month with SMBPlays but can’t always promise the same with an art or sewing stream. My twitter is going to be the best place to find out more about streaming stuff. 

Shop and support 
Lastly, I would like to point everyone towards my Kofi page. Throughout the month I will be posting things in the store front there for your enjoyment. Everything from free phone wallpapers to PDFs of cosplay tutorials will be found there. Kofi is also a place that if you would like to support my content you can with just a few dollars here or there. Every little bit helps as I trying to produce content. Thank you for checking out my stuff. Helping people learn and grow their skills is a real passion for me. In fact, it’s the reason that I have gone back to school. I hope that I can keep making tutorials and fun cosplay stuff for everyone to enjoy. 

Links: 
thenerdcloset.net 
youtube.com/TheNerdCloset 
twitter.com/TheNerdCloset 
ko-fi.com/seamstressaya

Monday, June 22, 2020

Quick Tip: Rulers



 Hello everyone. Here is a quick tip for you when using a ruler to draw onto your fabric. More quick tips will be on the way so make sure to subscribe!

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

How to: French Seams


Instructions:
- Match the edges of your fabric with the wrong sides of the fabric together
- Sew at 2/8th of an inch
- Press your seam and trim your seam allowance
- Sew at 3/8th of an inch

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNerdCloset
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

How to: Flat Felled Seam




The flat felled seam is used in active and everyday wear. It's great for fabric that will be exposed to a lot of wear and tear.

Step by step instructions:

  1. place your fabric fashion sides together
  2. sew along your desired seam allowance
  3. Press your seam
  4. trim one side of your seam allowance
  5. fold the longer side
  6. sew close to the fold
  7. press both sides of seam

Monday, July 15, 2019

Common Fabric Terms



This video features some terms that you will find when working with patterns and tutorials.

Source: "Threads Sewing Guide"

Monday, June 17, 2019

How-to: Bias Binding

This video is a companion to the Hong Kong stitch video This technique is great for adding color to the edge of your garments and can protect the fabric as well.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

How to sew a Hong Kong stitch.

This used for applying bias tape to your fabric and is great for use inside or outside your garment.