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Erika Robbins

@erikaerobbins.bsky.social

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| she/her/hers | VFX Editor (The Mandalorian, Star Trek: Discovery, Game of Thrones) I have a lot of hobbies. 🪡🧶👗👩🏼‍🌾📸📚👩🏼‍🍳🍿 Follow me on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/10Ar Follow me on Threadloop: https://threadloop.app/members/whiskyandvelvet

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween!

Bodie, a black cat, posing for the camera in a knit Halloween sweater.

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · 17d

It’s New Bow Tie day!

A black cat, wearing an orange bow tie with white ghosts printed on it.

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thanks!! 🥰

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Sep 8

The top is the Mighty Bra from Evie Là Luve and the bottoms are the Roller Derby Shorties from Patterns for Pirates. I recommend sizing up for swimwear!

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here’s what it looks like in game.

A screenshot of Daisy in her swim outfit from Mario Kart World.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Sep 8

Haven’t posted in a while, but today I finished sewing this swimsuit inspired by Daisy’s swim outfit in the new Mario Kart.

A flat lay of a sporty swimsuit, yellow and orange with green trim.

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jul 29

Yes, I am in such a rut! Though I’ve still got a swimsuit to finish, which isn’t exactly “fall”… 😬

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jul 27

Just got back my latest film photos from the developer. This was an expired roll of Fujifilm I’ve had for a while. Some fun stuff on here.

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jul 19

I was riding shotgun with my husband driving to a friend's place in Los Feliz when he swerved to avoid a bicyclist who suddenly appeared in front of us in the street. Took me a few seconds to realize he'd almost run over Michael Cera.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jul 15

I wrote a blog post detailing how I made my gold silk birthday dress, and forgot to drop the link here! If those sorts of deep-dives are of interest to you, please check it out: whiskyandvelvet.com/little-gold-...

A Little Gold Birthday Dress - Whisky and Velvet

In the online sewing community, you’ll often find folks talking about special fabrics — those that are too good to cut in to. These fabrics sit in fabric stashes for years, waiting for the perfect pro...

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank yoooou! It’s one of my favorite tees! 😍

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jun 12

Yarn for my next crochet project has arrived! I’m super excited about this one. Bodie for scale.

An overhead photo of a stack of colorful yarn balls. A black cat sits next to the pile, smiling up at the camera.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jun 5

Yeah, same. I have another pair in my mending pile that needs the exact same repair.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jun 5

Over on Threadloop, I spent a little time reflecting on Me Made May. What I wore, what I didn't wear, how I feel about it, and what I might want to add to my wardrobe next (or remove from my wardrobe). Check it out over there if you're curious to read more: threadloop.app/members/whis...

Me Made May 2025 by whiskyandvelvet

View the project on Threadloop

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you! I bought the shoes specifically to match. 😂

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · Jun 1

#MeMadeMay Day 31 — today was #LosAngelesFrocktails so I wore my #UptonDress out on the town!

A woman stands on a front porch. She’s wearing a gold dress with gold shoes.

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 31

#MeMadeMay Day 30 was another warm day, so I wore my #WexfordDress with my self-drafted button down shirt.

A woman stands outside, hands on her hips. She is wearing a red dress and a plaid button down shirt with brown sandals.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 30

#MeMadeMay Day 29 — in my #GingerFlares again with a graphic t-shirt and mended plaid shirt.

A woman stands outside, wearing a graphic t-shirt, plaid button-down, and grey bootcut jeans.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 30

Yes, exactly! Since I made these, I cut out patch pieces using the original pattern so it matches the shape of the back curve.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 29

#MeMadeMay Day 28 — wearing my striped #ConcordTee with my recently mended #GingerJeans. This was my first me-made pair of jeans and I’ve worn them so much they were threadbare in the bum region. So I gave visible mending a try. Worked out well, I think, for a first attempt.

A woman stands outside. She’s wearing a striped t-shirt and denim jeans.

The back of a pair of jeans that have been mended with visible mending.

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Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 28

Oh yeah, totally! I do try to at least not wear them in the same way. I try to mix things up for MMM if only to get a better idea of what I might want to add to help me use the items I have more. 😊

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 28

#MeMadeMay Day 27 — I found a me-made I haven’t worn yet! This is my first self-drafted t-shirt. I have made some adjustments since, but I still like this one! The jeans are old RTW.

A woman stands outside, one hand on her hip. She is wearing a red t-shirt and white jeans.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 27

Thank you! 🥰

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 27

#MeMadeMay Day 26 was another day spent doing chores at home. Rewore my #GingerFlares with a graphic t-shirt.

A woman stands outside next to a small garden. She is wearing grey jeans and a blue graphic t-shirt.

Erika Robbins @erikaerobbins.bsky.social · May 26

Day 25 of #MeMadeMay was spent mostly doing chores, so nothing fancy today. Wore my #LanderPants and an old RTW t-shirt.

A woman stands outside. She wears a grey t-shirt, red pants, and a handkerchief in her hair.