Velveteena Leigh Blog

Upgrading Ryan’s Jon Snow costume has been a labor of love. So far, we’ve rebuilt the gambeson with quilted leather and replaced the iconic cloak using carefully sourced fabrics and a trusty IKEA rug for the fur trim. After hours of lacing, stitching, and tweaking, the results are worth it—a look fit for the Lord Commander himself!

King in the North

Upgrading Ryan’s Jon Snow costume has been a labor of love. So far, we’ve rebuilt the gambeson with quilted leather and replaced the iconic cloak using carefully sourced fabrics and a trusty IKEA rug for the fur trim. After hours of lacing, stitching, and tweaking, the results are worth it—a look fit for the Lord Commander himself!

Dive into the creative process behind Cabal’s Ruin, a custom cloak inspired by Critical Role’s Campaign 1. From shimmering, two-tone linings to stormy faux suede and handcrafted leather straps, every detail tells a story.

A Cloak of Storms and Stars: My Take on Cabal’s Ruin

Dive into the creative process behind Cabal’s Ruin, a custom cloak inspired by Critical Role’s Campaign 1. From shimmering, two-tone linings to stormy faux suede and handcrafted leather straps, every detail tells a story.

Enchanting Adventures at Fantasy Forest: Costumes, Creativity, and Magical Moments.

Fantasy Forest

Enchanting Adventures at Fantasy Forest: Costumes, Creativity, and Magical Moments.

I recently designed and crafted custom buttons for a Percy de Rolo costume, collaborating with @buckndoe17 for 3D printing and adding the final touches to bring Charlie_Lawrence82's vision to life.

Percy De Rolo

I recently designed and crafted custom buttons for a Percy de Rolo costume, collaborating with @buckndoe17 for 3D printing and adding the final touches to bring Charlie_Lawrence82’s vision to life.

Red Saber is a character from the Anime Fate/Extra, and was one of my biggest challenges to date.

Red Saber Fate/Extra

Red Saber is a character from the Anime Fate/Extra, and was one of my biggest challenges to date.

Have you ever dreamt of wandering through the woods, and there, ahead of you is a real life fairytale Princess?

Tale as Old as Time…

Have you ever dreamt of wandering through the woods, and there, ahead of you is a real life fairytale Princess?

With Lockdown 2 in full swing, I'm finding myself thinking a lot about how much I miss Comic Con.

Cinderelly, Cinderelly

With Lockdown 2 in full swing, I’m finding myself thinking a lot about how much I miss Comic Con.

Velveteena Leigh cosplay

Hipster Snow White

With Lockdown 2 in full swing, I’m finding myself thinking a lot about how much I miss Comic Con.

recently some good friends have had babies, and of course my first task was to create something soft, sweet and stylish for the little ones.

Baby’s First Onesie

recently some good friends have had babies, and of course my first task was to create something soft, sweet and stylish for the little ones.

The 'breaking down' process of a Mr Gibbs custom cosplay costume using tea dying, sandpaper and metal filing to age

Don’t Have a Breakdown

The ‘breaking down’ process of a Mr Gibbs custom cosplay costume using tea dying, sandpaper and metal filing to age