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Zeta Jane

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Haiya! I'm Zeta, a seamstress, fashion historian, and cosplayer! I'm also a huge fan of Batman, Star Trek, and a handful of other fandoms. Come say hi! 25 | Lesbian | Chicago https://linktr.ee/ZetaMakesThings

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Enamel pins of the main characters from the webcomic Aurora: Kendal, Erin, Alinua, and Falst.

Enamel pins of the main characters from the webcomic Aurora: Kendal, Erin, Alinua, and Falst.

Enamel pin of the Lion of Saint Mark, but extremely doofy-looking.

Enamel pin of the Lion of Saint Mark, but extremely doofy-looking.

Enamel pins of the constellations Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius

Enamel pins of the constellations Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius

Enamel Pins of Eros and Psyche

Enamel Pins of Eros and Psyche

πŸ“ŒπŸ“Œ PINS HERE πŸ“ŒπŸ“Œ GETCHA PINS HERE πŸ“ŒπŸ“Œ
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The Black Friday sale is ON! Our enamel pins are all in stock and 20% OFF across the board this weekend.
We're talkin' Floof Squad, Vembis Lion, zodiac constellations and also Knife Crab Best Crab – plus Greek, Norse, etc.
LOTS OF PINS.
-B

28.11.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 179    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

This is exactly the same argument proponents of child labor made back in the 1890s when my great great aunt was working to end child labor sweat shops.

It's also the argument against raising the minimum wage, come to think of it.

The choice is NOT between starvation wages or nothing at all!

20.11.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whistles are one of the most accessible tools in resisting ICE.

Here’s how to use them:

20.11.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7788    πŸ” 2633    πŸ’¬ 162    πŸ“Œ 135
A heddle loom threaded up with 36 tablet cards in blue and beige thread, being used to weave a modified version of the halstatt pattern to include the Zelda triforce. The original pattern was made by tabletweaving on Instagram, this version I edited to be symmetrical so I can use it for seam binding. 

Also in the photo there's a shuttle made of purpleheart wood with the weft thread wrapped around it, and the pattern printed out onto a piece of paper with coloured dots to match the painted edges of the cards and label where in the pattern I am. I also have a knife edge shuttle to push the thread down, which could just be the regular shuttle I use but I like to use two

A heddle loom threaded up with 36 tablet cards in blue and beige thread, being used to weave a modified version of the halstatt pattern to include the Zelda triforce. The original pattern was made by tabletweaving on Instagram, this version I edited to be symmetrical so I can use it for seam binding. Also in the photo there's a shuttle made of purpleheart wood with the weft thread wrapped around it, and the pattern printed out onto a piece of paper with coloured dots to match the painted edges of the cards and label where in the pattern I am. I also have a knife edge shuttle to push the thread down, which could just be the regular shuttle I use but I like to use two

Working on tablet weaving some trim this morning for my Zelda cosplay!

#tabletweaving #weaving #crafts #zelda

12.11.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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08.11.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 67    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
White and blue eyelet lace trim being stitched onto some white polyester broadcloth via sewing machine. The eyelet lace is white with blue thread stitched into rose patterns.

White and blue eyelet lace trim being stitched onto some white polyester broadcloth via sewing machine. The eyelet lace is white with blue thread stitched into rose patterns.

Working on a new petticoat and I found this lovely little trim I'll be using along the hem

#sewing #crafts

06.11.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A picture of a red "Salvation Army" bucket, with a big circle with a line through it, and a caption that reads: "We don't donate to the bigot bucket"

A picture of a red "Salvation Army" bucket, with a big circle with a line through it, and a caption that reads: "We don't donate to the bigot bucket"

As the holidays are coming upon us, an important reminder:

Do not give any of your hard-earned money to the bigots of the "Salvation Army". Just say no. There are FAR better charities that need your money more desperately.

Donate to your local food back or meals on wheels program instead.

29.10.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Same here, and I was! It wasn't intended to be specifically accurate to the era, I just used the vibes as a starting point. Thank you!!

31.10.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!

31.10.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!!

30.10.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!

30.10.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahhhh thank you so much!! Especially since I wasn't even trying that hard for accuracy. These period drama costume designers need to step up their game hahaha

29.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!!!

And I had no experience with it until a friend invited me to his game and it's a ton of fun so far!

29.10.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of me standing in a staircase in a pink ballgown made of brocade, with a chiffon overlay on the skirt that splits at the front. The dress, particularly the bodice, is covered in many tiers of lace ruffles with small flowers stitched onto it. For jewelry I'm wearing three strands of pearls, pearl earrings, and a purple beaded bracelet designed to look like a snake.

A photo of me standing in a staircase in a pink ballgown made of brocade, with a chiffon overlay on the skirt that splits at the front. The dress, particularly the bodice, is covered in many tiers of lace ruffles with small flowers stitched onto it. For jewelry I'm wearing three strands of pearls, pearl earrings, and a purple beaded bracelet designed to look like a snake.

A different angle of the same dress, standing on a staircase. There are also pink flowers in my hair, and the dress has a train with more lace ruffles on it

A different angle of the same dress, standing on a staircase. There are also pink flowers in my hair, and the dress has a train with more lace ruffles on it

A similar photo to the second, now with the purple bracelet visible which is very relevant to the plot of the game so those who were there will Know

A similar photo to the second, now with the purple bracelet visible which is very relevant to the plot of the game so those who were there will Know

Making a ballgown in a week for my VtM LARP was a success!

#sewing #costume #historicaldress #vampirethemasquerade

29.10.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

Ahhh thank you!!!

23.10.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The pink dress bodice I've been working on back on the dress form, now absolutely covered in layers of lace ruffles along the neckline and sleeves

The pink dress bodice I've been working on back on the dress form, now absolutely covered in layers of lace ruffles along the neckline and sleeves

The correct amount of ruffles is Yes

I am now out of lace

Time for little fabric roses

#sewing #dressmaking #crafts

22.10.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
An image of an unfinished dress bodice made out of pink polyester brocade. The front panel pieces are all angled to come to a point. The bodice is pinned to a black dress form.

An image of an unfinished dress bodice made out of pink polyester brocade. The front panel pieces are all angled to come to a point. The bodice is pinned to a black dress form.

We have a bodice. Time to make it Ridiculous

#sewing #dressmaking #crafts

21.10.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank youuu!!

21.10.2025 02:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cannot comprehend how ugly this ballroom is about to be

20.10.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahhh thank you so much! I'll have to post more progress photos soon then!

Fortunately it's not a cosplay of a specific character, just a gown for a small local LARP event that's a masquerade ball, so there's some wiggle room depending on how much time I have

20.10.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of blue fabric pinned onto a dress form with bodice pieces labeled in chalk. Underneath the draped bodice pieces is a corset since I'll be wearing that under the final dress once it's done.

A picture of blue fabric pinned onto a dress form with bodice pieces labeled in chalk. Underneath the draped bodice pieces is a corset since I'll be wearing that under the final dress once it's done.

Well lads let's see how well I can speedrun making a ballgown in a week.

#sewing

20.10.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Wizardry! 😊πŸͺ„
With #Alt text.

18.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is known as a false dichotomy, friends.

There’s also β€œI learned a lot about this tool, I tested various versions on things I was an expert on, the results were highly dubious, & that’s before we even address the mental, ethical & environmental injuries it causes.”

17.10.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 148    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ˜‚ tbf the actual skirt does have plenty of skirt going on. It is just also a whole lot of pocket

16.10.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My very reasonably sized skirt pockets and I are feeling called out

15.10.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha yeah it's for the VtM LARP group I do, there's a character who in-universe makes my character's clothes, and the player said the gown would be pink, and thus pink ballgowns have chosen me a third time and I cannot escape them πŸ˜‚

15.10.2025 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of an old beat-up suitcase with a pile of skirt panels on it made of embroidered white organza, pink brocade, and white cotton

A picture of an old beat-up suitcase with a pile of skirt panels on it made of embroidered white organza, pink brocade, and white cotton

Starting a new project before I've even unpacked my suitcase yet? It's more likely than you might think

14.10.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of a batman pattern threaded up on my tablet weaving loom. I use a rigid heddle loom that's small enough to almost fit in my lap, and a shuttle made of purple heart wood. I paint the edges of my cards to help me track where I am in the pattern as well.

A picture of a batman pattern threaded up on my tablet weaving loom. I use a rigid heddle loom that's small enough to almost fit in my lap, and a shuttle made of purple heart wood. I paint the edges of my cards to help me track where I am in the pattern as well.

A section of the batman pattern. I'm making keychains so I decided 5 Batmen was probably a good length of them.

A section of the batman pattern. I'm making keychains so I decided 5 Batmen was probably a good length of them.

A finished keychain of a skrunkly little Superman. I tied a knot at the end as a place for a keyring to go through. There's probably better ways to do this but uhhhh this is what I came up with at the time haha. I put fraycheck on the end so it doesn't fray

A finished keychain of a skrunkly little Superman. I tied a knot at the end as a place for a keyring to go through. There's probably better ways to do this but uhhhh this is what I came up with at the time haha. I put fraycheck on the end so it doesn't fray

Upping my cosplay trinket game by weaving some silly skrunkly little guys

#tabletweaving #crafts #superman #batman

14.10.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of my suitcase open on the floor. One side is zipped up with all my other stuff I need inside it. The other side is completely full of several different types of fabric.

A picture of my suitcase open on the floor. One side is zipped up with all my other stuff I need inside it. The other side is completely full of several different types of fabric.

On this trip I have purchased Exactly as much fabric as I can fit in this suitcase and I think that means I purchased the Correct amount of fabric

12.10.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Over the Garden Wall (And Straight Into Dante's Hell) - DETAIL DIATRIBE
YouTube video by Overly Sarcastic Productions Over the Garden Wall (And Straight Into Dante's Hell) - DETAIL DIATRIBE

happy october! -R

youtu.be/XHYHXLV4Vio?...

03.10.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 274    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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