Meredith Placko
Freelance Journalist, Producer, Personality, Geek
My Favorite Fabric Haunts
2 weeks ago
in Cosplay
One of the top questions I get in my inbox each week is, “Where do you purchase all that fabric for those crazy costumes?” Most of the time, I shop locally at high end and discount shops around Atlanta. Sometimes though, I need to scour the world (of the web, anyways) to get the right fabric for my project.
This certainly isn’t an end-all list of fabric and supply shops online, just the ones I frequent and can speak well of their customer service, quality and price.
Dancewear (spandex, PVC, faux stretch pleathers, metallic spandex, sequins, faux furs, latex)
http://spandexworld.com/
http://www.spandexhouse.com/
http://www.stretchhouse.com/
http://www.syfabrics.com/
http://www.mjtrends.com/
http://www.radicalrubber.co.uk/
Discount Apparel and Decorative Fabrics (cottons, silks, satins, velvets, linens, brocades, etc)
http://fabric.com/
http://www.denverfabrics.com/
http://warehousefabricsinc.com/
Cotton Prints
http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/
Leather
http://www.dantonleather.com/
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/
http://www.theleatherguy.org/
Outdoor and Performance
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/
Corset Supplies
http://www.corsetmaking.com/
http://www.richardthethread.com/
http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Corset-Making-Supplies/ (formally Farthingales USA)
Trims, Lace, Ribbon and Buttons
http://www.mjtrim.com/
http://www.jkmribbon.com/
Latches, Zippers, and Closures
http://www.ohiotravelbag.com/
Feathers
http://www.rainbowfeatherco.com/
http://www.zuckerfeather.com/
http://www.continentalfeathers.com/
Etsy (I use it for random bits, fabric, feathers, and things I might not easily find elsewhere)
http://www.etsy.com/
WTH Japan!
3 weeks ago
I spend a lot of time writing for every website but my own. I’m not sure what I want to do with this page, other than keep it a hub for my professional work and some of my more interesting photos. If you’re in the mood to read what I write, I started a new segment on Geeks Are Sexy exploring the strange and unusual side of Japan. Okay, that’s pretty much *all* of Japan, but still.
Last week I talked about the Curse of Colonel Sanders. Today I’m exploring sleep aids used on subway commutes.
I might also start posting photos of food here. I like to eat. A lot.
Total Recall Teaser Trailer
1 month ago
Waiting for the next summer blockbuster to come around has never been more painful! Now movie companies are tantalizing us with teaser trailers. Yep. Now we get preview clips for a preview for the film.
I have to say, the upcoming Total Recall remake looks pretty spectacular. Can’t wait for the “world premiere trailer” to launch on Sunday.
[Via Super Hero Hype]
In Front of the Lens: My Day As a Cosplay Model (Part 1)
2 months ago
Scarlet Witch, Photo by BGZ Studios, Edited by Myself
Many of my colleagues are fascinated by my hobby known as cosplay. It is not just about running around trade shows in ostentatious get ups. A lot of my time is spent in front of the camera doing photo shoots, to document my work and just have something cool to show the world. Both cosplay and non-cosplay friends alike have asked me to do a write up on what goes into the photo shoot process. In this 3-part series, I’ll take you through what my typical day as a “cosplay model.”
Someone Interviewed Me?!
2 months ago
in Conventions, Cosplay
For a change of pace, I’m the one answering the questions! I sat down with Michelle of GPX Gaming to talk about my hobby, cosplay, and what I was up to in Washington D.C. last monh.
Take a look at my interview with GPX Gaming over here: http://gpxgaming.net/anime/cosplay/featured-cosplayers/641-featured-cosplayer-ana-aesthetic.html
Star Wars Concept Artist Ralph McQuarrie Passes Away
2 months ago
The man responsible for the look behind the original Star Wars films passed away on Saturday. Ralph McQuarrie, who was born in 1929, was a visionary and created the designs for many of the notable characters in the Star Wars universe; including Darth Vader, Chewbacca, and the original concept for the female protagonist of the film, Starkiller. (Yes folks, Lucas initially intended for Luke to be a girl, and Han a nondescript green alien!). In addition to Star Wars, Ralph McQuarrie worked on the original Battlestar Galactica, Indiana Jones, E.T., and Cocoon, which earned him an Academy Award for Visual Effects.
Ralph MQuarrie passed away at his home in Los Angeles, California at the age of 82.
McQuarrie’s work has been collected in The Illustrated Star Wars Universe and The Art of Ralph McQuarrie. Some of his more notable work is available online at The Art of Ralph McQuarrie website.
More Hunger Games Teasers
2 months ago
in TV / Film
This 40 second clip from the upcoming Hunger Games movie gives a glimpse of Katniss’ archery skills.
The Hunger Games opens on March 23, 2012 in the US.
[Via Capitol TV]
BioShock Infinite Release Date Announced
2 months ago
The next installment of Irrational Games’ popular BioShock series will hit shelves on October 16, 2012.
BioShock Infinite takes place in a city suspended in the sky, called Columbia. Your main protagonist is Booker DeWitt, a former Pinkerton sent to rescue a young woman imprisoned in Columbia. In this first person shooter, you will get to engage enemies in high-speed Sky-Line battles, fight amongst the clouds, and try to escape from a city that is literally falling from the sky.
BioShock Infinite will be available for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, with a release date of October 16, 2012 in North America and October 19 for the rest of the world.
[via Geeks Are Sexy]
Custom Kicks from Mass Effect
2 months ago
One loyal Mass Effect fan went out of their way to make some pretty cool, custom painted shoes over the winter holiday.
You can read more over at: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/02/28/custom-mass-effect-kicks/
