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Jennie Sue 🏳️‍🌈
@jenniesue.bsky.social
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🪡 Self-taught seamstress
🏆 Award-winning cosplayer
✍️ Clothing designer
🗳️ Avid voter for human rights
👸 Fan of princesses
🏰 Shamefully still love Disney
🦒 She/her/hers or giraffe or whatever, just don't be weird
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On this day 8 years ago, I married the love of my life, @nickferris.bsky.social.

Here's to many, many more anniversaries, Charming!
Nick and me, on our wedding day, in a table selfie.
September 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Devolving 20 years? Yes.

My beloved high school (the aughts) go-to: heeled ankle boots & mid-rise ("low-rise" now 🫠) bootcut jeans are FINALLY gracing us all once again.

Share in my joy of #jeans that require a heel 👠 & give you legs for days!!! 🦵🦵

Pic not mine; used as reference.
This picture is not me, nor does it belong to me; this is from iStock and I'm using it to show the style to which I'm referring in the post. This is a heeled boot paired with bootcut jeans. The model's foreground leg is lifted behind her, bent at the knee, revealing that the length of the jeans is too long to be worn with flats, as the jeans will skim the ground when the leg is extended in the heeled boots she is wearing.
August 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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I'll be at #ConnectiCon this Friday through Sunday, sporting some of my fav LGBTQ+ (and suspected) ladies.

If ya see me, say hello!💬
PS. I like making friends!

Dorothy design: @sunsetdragon.bsky.social
Photos: @nickferris.bsky.social (aka Finosaurus🦖)

#ConnectiCon2025 #CTCon #Sewing #Cosplay
ConnectiCon cosplay line-up. Friday: Greta Gill. Saturday: Dorothy (designed by Sunset Dragon). Sunday: Elsa (original design of Elsa's traveling dress from Frozen 2). Buzzwords: Frozen, aleagueoftheirown, dorothy, Wizard of Oz, Cosplay
July 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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DINOSAURS!!!

My darling husband, @nickferris.bsky.social, took gorgeous photos of me being silly at Dinosaur Land in VA, in a skirt I sewed & embroidered! 16 different dinosaurs adorn the hem, and we found almost all of them at the park!

#handmade #handembroidered #sewing #embroidery
Me in the belted brown linen vintage-style dinosaur skirt I sewed. Aesthetic is basically Rachel Weiss from "The Mummy." I'm about to be eaten by a giant prehistoric shark statue. Me in the belted brown linen vintage-style dinosaur skirt I sewed. Aesthetic is Rachel Weiss from "The Mummy." Full back view with the hem splayed out to show multiple embroidered dinosaur motifs. Standing in front of a Dimetrodon statue, which is also embroidered on the hem of the skirt. Me in the belted brown linen vintage-style dinosaur skirt I sewed. Aesthetic is Rachel Weiss from "The Mummy." Full back view with the hem splayed out to show multiple embroidered dinosaur motifs. Standing next to a Spinosaurus statue, which is also embroidered on the hem of the skirt. Me in the belted brown linen vintage-style dinosaur skirt I sewed. Aesthetic is Rachel Weiss from "The Mummy." One-quarter view with the hem splayed out to show multiple embroidered dinosaur motifs. Standing in front of a Pterasaur statue, which is also embroidered on the hem of the skirt.
May 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Update on the cloak I've been working on!

#Sewing progress:
- Fully assembled w/ lining & facing
- Serged rolled hem

Remaining:
- Detail hemstitching w/ light beading
- Front closure (fancy straps w/ buttons)

#handmade #renaissancefestival #costume #WIP
Knee-length dark green wool melton cloak on my dress form. Cloak has a mandarin collar and a shaped hem. The cloak has a rolled ivory serged hem (aka satin stitched edge). The lining is also ivory. 6 buttons show the final placement but have not been sewn on. Cloak is a work in progress. Decorative stitching sample for the hem (white thread on dark green wool melton). This was needed to verify sizing and positioning and to ensure the stitch could curve without warping the design.
April 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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A little #memademay2025 for y'all! Here's my most-made sewing pattern: Simplicity 5006. Obvs, needing a proper corset is imperative to cosplay, and this is my go-to.

#sewing #cosplay

Most photos are @nickferris.bsky.social (Cruella is Jon Rochetti).
Grid view of 6 iterations of Simplicity's 5006 corset pattern. From top left: cosplay of Princess Celestia, cosplay of Sleeping Beauty, cosplay of Princess Belle. From bottom left: brown and gold metallic linen undergarment with tiered petticoat, cosplay of Cruella Devil, and lavender and gold metallic linen corset with white Victorian petticoat. With 6 versions, this corset definitely takes the top spot. I've used it as the outer corset for 4 cosplays (Sleeping Beauty, Cruella, Belle, and Celestia), and twice for proper undergarments. In fact, almost every single one of the cosplays I make are based on the shape this corset gives me. AND: the white version (on Celestia) was made for my wedding! This is the best intro corset pattern out there. If you can get your hands on it, do so. It's by far the highest rated in my collection, simplest, and I recommended it countless times. I even bought a second pattern to have an untouched corset pattern for better sizing if I need to use it for someone else. I have traced and adjusted mine according to my shape over the years too. My first iterations (1-3) used cotton duck/twill as the foundation fabric. Iterations 3-6 have Cotton Coutil for the foundation. You can find it for cheap on Tutu.com. Various fashion fabrics including metallic linen, twill, pleather, and taffeta. All use straight and spiral steel bones (yes, they're super comfy!).
April 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Sewing a vintage-inspired wardrobe is soooo much fun! Here's a retrofuturistic dress with crazy satin cording and glass bead details. And tulips, because tulips.

My wonderful husband, @nickferris.bsky.social, is the genius behind the lens!

#sewing #handmade #vintage #springtime
Me in an orange 60s-inspired dress, holding a basket of tulips in a tulip field viewed from the front. The dress’s main color is orange and has a red hem band and peter pan collar. The detailing on the dress comes from the left of the dress on the hem and from the right of the dress shoulder over to the back waist seam. The detailing on the dress was done with satin rattail cording and various sizes of glass pearl beads. Me in an orange 60s-inspired dress, holding a basket of tulips in a tulip field viewed from the back. The dress’s main color is orange and has a red hem band and peter pan collar. The detailing on the dress comes from the right of the dress shoulder over to the back waist seam. The detailing on the dress was done with satin rattail cording and various sizes of glass pearl beads.
April 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Transformed a vintage tablecloth into a skirt! With gorgeous guipure lace edging, it was perfect for a gathered skirt. Though simple, I took extra care for pattern placement in the waistband. Features: pockets and notched waist.

Thanks @nickferris.bsky.social for the challenge!

#sewing #vintage
Front of gathered ivory skirt. The waistband has a center notch, and there is light embroidery on the front in tonal beige. The center front of the skirt is not gathered to reduce bulk at the waist and provide a more flattering fit. The skirt hem is tonal guipure lace, which originally made up the edges of the tablecloth. Back of gathered ivory skirt. The back of the skirt is fully gathered to the center back invisible zipper. Two strips of fabric are attached in the waistband and hang down the back for added interest. The skirt hem is tonal guipure lace, which originally made up the edges of the tablecloth. Closeup of the guipure lace edging on the vintage tablecloth. The lace is in tonal beiges to provide a slight contrast to the ivory fabric. The pattern alternates between petaled flowers and fleur-de-lis style flowers. Closeup of the guipure lace edging on the vintage tablecloth. The lace is in tonal beiges to provide a slight contrast to the ivory fabric. The pattern alternates between flowers and fleur-de-lis.
March 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Update!
I finished painting the Elena of Avalor Nutcracker for REAL this time! Shirt hem detail now included. 🤪

Full disclosure, I love her. She is my heart!

#crafting #diy #disney #christmas #painting
Side-by-side pictures of Elena of Avalor, in her pants outfit with lace-up brown knee-high boots, jeans, and belted cream tunic with red embroidery. Left pic is the reference image, right pic is the finished nutcracker.
December 19, 2024 at 5:45 PM
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Sew a table runner for Xmas they said.
It'll be fast they said.
Make with one fabric they said.

Me and my extra ass:
Nah. Two fabrics, adjustable for 3 table lengths, fabric buttons, thread loops, shit load of cording, appliqued strips, rolled hems, and handmade beaded tassels.

#sewing #diy
A Christmas table runner that took much too much effort.
December 18, 2024 at 3:10 AM
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Xmas crafting is in full swing! @nickferris.bsky.social and I painted our very own nutcrackers! Having played Elena of Avalor for years in two Disney RPGs, it only felt appropriate to pay tribute.

#christmas #diy #disney

(Ofc, NOW I see the hem detail w/ this reference image.)
Side by side of Elena of Avalor and the nutcracker I painted in the same outfit. The nutcracker has a sword though.
December 16, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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Small details, big impact. @nickferris.bsky.social winter coat was a joy to make, with *chef's kiss* details that my little heart loves.

I used dragon buttons with reverse anchor buttons, hand-stitched button holes, and a complex hem that falls oh so perfectly.

#sewing #imadethis #diy
Side by side of three images of the front of the coat. Left pic: On the right side of the coat are dragon buttons from the outside. Middle pic: Reverse of those buttons revealing anchor buttons. Right pic: Hand-stitched buttonholes using waxed pearl cotton thread. Side by side of the inner front of the coat. Top image shows the lining laying flat, connected to the front facing of the coat. This is how it appears while wearing. Bottom image shows the lining lifted up, revealing the hand-stitched hem, French tack, and the connection point of the lining.
December 10, 2024 at 3:47 AM
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My hubs trusted me to make him a wool overcoat. Y'all, I'm a proud peacock right now. So much fitting and hand sewing. Detail photos soon, but for now, here's @nickferris.bsky.social! #sewing #handmade
The hubs in his wool overcoat front view. Coat is influenced by the 1910's. Wool is navy Melton. Standing in front of a sliding barn door. The hubs in his wool overcoat back view. Coat is influenced by the 1910's. Wool is navy Melton. Standing in front of a sliding barn door.
December 4, 2024 at 4:50 AM
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I may love Belle a bit more than I thought! This Belle double-take has my two OG designs of the princess’s yellow ball gown. With a total of FOUR Belle cosplays over the years, I may be certifiably obsessed!

Both sewn by me!

Pics by @nickferris.bsky.social

#sewing #cosplay
Side-by-side comparison of two Belle cosplays. Both designs are based on the 1991 Disney Beauty and the Beast yellow ball gown. The left is a proper ball gown; the right is an 18th-century interpretation.
November 18, 2024 at 11:09 PM
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This Belle double-take brought to you by the OG Belle and 2010's Once Upon a Time! Can you believe that I've actually made FOUR Belle cosplays? Two of the provincial blue, two of the yellow!

Pics by @nickferris.bsky.social

#sewing #cosplay
Side by side picture of me cosplaying as two different canonical versions of Princess Belle. Both are the blue dress version. The left is screen accurate to the animated film, the right is mostly screen accurate to the Once Upon a Time live-action TV series.
November 16, 2024 at 3:04 AM
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As a seamstress, we must rebel against the patriarchal bullshit of sewing being undervalued "women's work."

I present to you: Dagger scissors

Historically accurate to the medieval era, functional, and sit quite lovely in a leg holster for easy reach to cut fancy fabric!

#cosplaymaker #cosplay
Medieval dagger scissors in a red leg holster. Handmade with silk taffeta, seat belt strapping, and d-rings. Medieval dagger scissors in a red leg holster actually on leg! Handmade with silk taffeta, seat belt strapping, and d-rings.
October 25, 2024 at 1:54 AM
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5. Stitch

Impulsive, anxious, fiercely protective, ball of energy, derpy...

Oh! We're talking about Stitch, not me? My bad. Stitch is my soul.
Stitch smiling manically
October 25, 2024 at 1:02 AM
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4. Snow White

What's that? She's a dolt and childish and lame?

NO. SHE IS PERFECT IN EVERY WAY. She cares, is that what makes her weak? She doesn't like living in filth w/ dudes who can't properly bathe? She helps out instead of freeloads like most royals?

I said what I said. 😘

#cosplay
Snow White clapping. BECAUSE WOMEN ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE FUN! An art deco styling of Snow White. Seated on a windowsill in an art deco version cosplay of Snow White.
October 25, 2024 at 12:58 AM
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3. Queen Iduna

Real talk, I love all the leading ladies of Frozen. But Iduna has my heart. Her unbridled love and devotion to her daughters is heartwarming.

I also find her a delight to #cosplay!
Me in a cosplay of Queen Iduna from Frozen. Standing in snow in a hedge row. Me in a cosplay of Queen Iduna from Frozen from behind. Standing in snow in a hedge row, holding Bruni.
October 25, 2024 at 12:49 AM
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2. Arwen

Hear me out a sec - This seemingly "meek" lady is UNSTOPPABLE:
She washes away Nazgul by commanding an entire river with one incantation (sorry Elsa, she did it first), is a genius rider, has healing powers, and knows EXACTLY what she wants in a man.
#lordoftherings #cosplay
Cuz she's about to crush some Ringwraiths yo: Nîn o Chithaeglir lasto beth dhaer; Rimmo nîn Bruinen dan in Ulaer Arwen reading a book in her blood red dress. I love her so much I cosplayed Arwen!
October 25, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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This one's for @nickferris.bsky.social

Captain Kathryn Janeway of the U.S.S. Voyager.

Coffee, corsetry, badassery, and serving all the looks for days.

#startrek #trekkie
Captain Janeway as Queen Arachnia (Queen of the Spider People) from The Adventures of Captain Proton, a holodeck program written by Tom Paris. Captain Janeway as Katie O'Clare in the episode Fair Haven. Again, a holodeck program written by Tom Paris. Captain Janeway screen grab with overwritten quote "There's coffee in that nebula." From the episode The Cloud. Captain Janeway serving looks, looking fierce, and drinkin' coffee. This bad bitch is my heart.
October 25, 2024 at 12:16 AM
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Wanna play a "Getting to Know You" game? 😘

Hit like, and I'll get ya back with a beloved character of mine!

Bonus points: Tell me one of yours!

Thanks to the amazingly talented @tweetrinkets.bsky.social for clueing me in!

#cosplay #fandom
A white square that reads "1 like equals 1 character I love"; implying that people who want to see what characters I like a lot and/or talk about, should like this post!
October 24, 2024 at 9:10 PM
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Cosplayers welcome on Bluesky! 🦋
Let's do a quote train with cosplays showing off our ✨range ✨

I'm Jennie! I #cosplay heroes & villains in mostly fan art/original designs that I make myself.

Lots of #Disney IP. It is what it is! 😅

All photos by @nickferris.bsky.social

#cosplaymaker #sewing
My original design of Frozen 2 Elsa's traveling outfit in a Renaissance-inspired style. Mother Gothel cosplay from Disney's Tangled is Sunset Dragon's fan art design. Greta Gill cosplay from Amazon Prime's series: A League of Their Own. Screen accurate. Original design of Belle's yellow ball gown, based loosely on styles of the 1860s.
October 22, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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If you see this, post something pink!
📸 by @munchkin_photos_by_heather and Brad Behles

Also, this lovely Starbucks Fairy helped wake me from my slumber! Bless this coffee goddess!

#disney #cosplay #aurora
Two women, one dressed as winter-styled Aurora laying on marble and the other dressed as a personification of the Starbucks siren, share coffee. Woman dressed as a tea-length winter-styled Aurora dress with waist-length cape twirls in a grand hall with a stained-glass skylight.
October 20, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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Once Upon a Time had a HUGE influence on me and my desire to costume. So here's my literal FIRST cosplay(ish): An attempt at Snow White that I then turned into just a fantasy look.

Photos by Munchkin Photos.

All sewn by me out of suede, cotton, jacquard, and pleather.

#cosplay #sewing
Seated on a concrete planter's edge wearing OUAT-inspired cosplay. Standing on concrete planter's edge wearing OUAT-inspired cosplay.
October 19, 2024 at 12:11 AM