The latest jacket design I’ve been working on—this is the V2 mockup. The pocket placement is drawn on while I work on finessing the fit so I don’t have to sew pockets into every version.

A little sneak peek of a new design in progress! Still needs some minor pattern tweaks before I start on the size grade testing, but this is a very promising working sample. I also gotta source a cord for the drawstring…

The last Scout Hat colour sample is complete! Finally timed myself on how long this takes to build, so with that final bit of info I can complete a costing analysis to get these on the store! Huzzah!

Working on a new Mimic Scarf colour option!

Making some last tweaks to the visor pattern for the Scout Hat. Fixing that sad, slouchy band. Version 2.0 looks much improved.

It’s my final day at FANEXPO, make sure to come find me!

Guess what? I’m at FANEXPO this weekend! Come say hi to me.

We’re at mock-up ver. 4, but I think I’m getting close! Still working out some of the fit issues, but at this point I’m now expert-level at sewing those bean inserts.

Picked up some new accessories for some upcoming shoots I’m planning.

Every time I make one of these belts, I fall in love with this print all over again. 🖤

The last look from our Fantasy Shoot—my prompt was “The Classic Adventurer” ⚔️ From mountains high and valleys low, oceans wide and caverns deep, adventure calls to you! Do you dare answer? Photos by Lenore Irwin @elementalsight.bsky.social Modelled by Michelle Chu

Quilted vest sample is turning out excellently! Lookit that top-stitching! Still needs some tweaks though. Not sure what fabric the final will be? This one is made from some leftover cottons from my cosplay days.

This vest sample is my current hyper fixation. Excited to do the top-stitching on the quilted layers.

Now that’s a goddamn hat. Heck yeah! 🔥😎🔥

Cool hat project is complete!! …just in time for it to be too warm to wear it. 😭 I’m so happy with the details on this piece.

This is mock-up 3 of my newest shirt design! Those bean details are looking much closer to how I envisioned, & I’ve improved at sewing them too. Still needs work in the shoulder area—unfortunately Minerva here is not equipped with arms, so I need to find a real human to use for fit testing.

The Wanderer Hood (cotton version) is now officially sold out! Shipped out the last one on Monday. (I’ve still got wool ones though.) Photos by Aidan Tooth Model Sierra Boake

My buckle order has arrived! I’m thinking that middle guy is going to be the right choice for the cool hat project.

TBT! MW-004 LITTLE WITCH DRESS - A first collection design (retired) & the start of my thumbhole sleeve obsession! I liked the secret pockets at the base of the contrast panels. All dresses should be equipped with pockets. Photos by Mike Kowalek @splatvision.bsky.social Modelled by Sierra Boake

The Pathfinder Hood - The finished garment looks EXACTLY how I was envisioning it when I started the first design sketch. A rare case where I designed the garment specifically to showcase these rad buckles I acquired! Photos by Aidan Tooth Modelled by Diorela Clavel

TBT! MW-003 DRUID TUNIC - Still the record holder for the most failed mockups (12) I've ever made in the quest for the perfect hood. Nearly beat by the time I tried to reinvent this same tunic but with a raglan sleeve. Photos by Lenore Irwin @elementalsight.bsky.social Modelled by Sierra Boake

Hat progress! Finishing off the visor today--the bias edge finish turned out beautifully & I am very happy with the topstitching. You can't see his face in the fitting pic, but know that he had a big smile.

Inventory hell is over! Now the store is restocked & open for Made-to-Order! ...Unless you want to order any pants in black. In which case you're going to have to wait until later this month when I restock my fabric.

The shop is closed for maintenance while I redo the inventory. Re-opening later today for Made-to-Order!

Hello there! I'm Sierra (33 🇨🇦!), the Designer/Creator of Modern Wizard Apparel! A former theatre/film stitcher (& sometimes painter), I decided to use my design degree to make fashionable clothes inspired by fantasy & sci-fi. Photos 1&3 Aidan Tooth / 2&4 Mike Kowalek @splatvision.bsky.social

Trim restock from Mokuba arrived today! Which means Elven Obi & Pathfinder Hoods will be available for Made-to-Order with the rest of the shop on Monday! Look at that goddamn swatch book. ✨😲✨ Look at it.

TBT! MW-002 CASTER VEST - From the first collection, one of the first designs I retired. These pics are from my very first brand shoot I did while visiting my fam ( @alexboakeillo.bsky.social ) in Japan. Look how baby I am. 🥹 Photos - Mike Kowalek @splatvision.bsky.social Model - Sierra Boake

Thank you to everyone who placed an order during our big sale! 😘 The first batch of orders shipped out today, batch 2 likely going out Thursday! Made-to-Order will resume in Feb, but currently we are open with the in-stock items. Now back to a slightly less manic posting style.

LAST DAY of our annual "If You Want Them, Come & Claim Them" Sale!! We've still got lots of cool clothes! Discounts range from 5 - 75% off! Come take advantage of the weak Canadian dollar! Photos by Aidan Tooth Models Elanne Boake Jeong / Michelle Chu etsy.com/ca/shop/modernwizardapparel

LAST DAY of our annual "If You Want Them, Come & Claim Them" Sale!! We've still got lots of cool clothes! Discounts range from 5 - 75% off! Come take advantage of the weak Canadian dollar! Photos by Aidan Tooth Models Elanne Boake Jeong / Michelle Chu etsy.com/ca/shop/modernwizardapparel

Featured during our sale - Portal Tops 30% off! Sizes XS - 3XL available in black & blue! Fun circular cutouts strategically placed to avoid pesky brastraps. Photos 1&4 Aidan Tooth / 2&3 Lenore Irwin Models Sierra Boake / Alex Le etsy.com/ca/shop/modernwizardapparel

Featured during our sale - Array Wrap Vests 35% off! Limited colours left in XS/S - XL/XXL! Made in a lovely cotton with a contrasting trim, this simple vest is a lovely statement piece. Photos by Aidan Tooth Models Michelle Chu / Elanne Boake etsy.com/ca/shop/modernwizardapparel

Featured during our sale - Radiant Jackets 30% off! XS - 3XL still left in our 4 main colours! The fabric was discontinued so I can't make more. 😭 Photos by 1 Aidan Tooth / 2-4 Lenore Irwin Models Elanne Boake / Brian McKissock / Alex Le / Sierra Boake etsy.com/ca/shop/modernwizardapparel

Featured during our sale - Covert Tops 40% off! Our signature cowled turtleneck with thumbhole sleeves. Sizes XS - XXL still available in limited colours! Photos 1&2. Lenore Irwin @elementalsight.bsky.social / 3. Aidan Tooth Modelled by Alex Le / Terri Boake / Diorela Clavel

Featured during our sale - Striker Tops 45% off! A solid basic tee. We've got mainly our Olive & Grey versions left in Sizes XS - 3XL! Photos by 1. Aidan Tooth / 2&3. Lenore Irwin Models Michelle Chu / Sierra Boake / Frances Lee etsy.com/ca/shop/modernwizardapparel

Featured during our sale - Noble Tops 45% off! One of our classic signature designs! Limited colours still available in sizes XS - 4XL! Photos 1&2. Aidan Tooth / 3. Lenore Irwin Models Michelle Chu / Sierra Boake / Brian McKissock etsy.com/ca/shop/modernwizardapparel

From our Fantasy shoot--my prompt for this look was "Wizard, Lvl 1" An aspiring Relic Hunter, majoring in Illusions & minoring in Enchantments, she's hoping to get a co-op placement on a dungeon delving team! Photos by Lenore Irwin @elementalsight.bsky.social Modelled by Michelle Chu

OUR ANNUAL SALE IS LIVE! Runs Jan 20-25! Clearing out older stock to make way for some new designs! Limited sizes/colours available. Take a look through to find some good deals! "If Want Them, Come & Claim Them!" Link - www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Mode...

It's almost that time of year again... Modern Wizard's Annual "If You Want Them, Come & Claim Them!" Sale!! Where I try to clear old stock & photoshoot samples to make more room in my apartment. Discounts range from 5% - 75% off! Starts MONDAY Jan 20 - Ends FRIDAY Jan 25!!

TBT! MW-001 DEFENDER TANK - The very first design for MW, from the ancient year of 2018! It has undergone many changes in the last 7(?!) years, but still defends its position as my longest standing design. 🛡️ Photos: Aidan Tooth Models: Diorela Clavel / Michelle Chu / Elanne Boake

It's almost that time of year again... Modern Wizard's Annual "If You Want Them, Come & Claim Them!" Sale!! Where I try to clear old stock & photoshoot samples to make more room in my apartment. Discounts range from 5% - 75% off! Starts MONDAY Jan 20 - Ends FRIDAY Jan 25!!

Mock-up 1 of the detachable visor! Pretty damn close for a first try. Definitely all those millinery classes paying off. Needs a couple minor tweaks to the size/shape before mock-up 2. Still trying to figure out the buckle situation... looks like I may need to go on a quest.

Current WIP, a gift for my partner. Gotta figure out constructing that detachable visor next... (Design inspo is from Star Wars, colour palette is Halo's Master Chief.)

Reminder! Tomorrow is the last day to order for 2024!

From our Fantasy shoot--my prompt for this look was "Apothecarist". 🧪 A shopkeeper who deals with all sorts, & has a solution for every problem... if you can afford her fee. Be it potion or poison, we've got it. Photos by Lenore Irwin @elementalsight.bsky.social Modelled by Michelle Chu

⚡ We are closing for the holidays on Tues Dec 17th!! That's the last day to order for 2024! ⚡ Shop will re-open for our annual stock sale later in Jan, with made-to-order resuming in Feb 2025! Photo by Aidan Tooth Modelled by Diorela Clavel

The Scrapper Mitts were created as a way to use up scrap materials & reduce waste from my business! ♻️ I've been trying to come up with some new little items to continue to use up more of my scraps... so many ideas, so little time! 😫 Photos by Aidan Tooth Modelled by Diorela Clavel

Spotlight on Knot You Knot Me, a fiber artist that makes bold chunky necklaces that are also super lightweight! A cool artist that I admire, who graciously lent me some necklaces for my photoshoot. ❤️ Find them at: knotyouknotme.square.site Photos: Aidan Tooth Models: Sierra Boake & Diorela Clavel

This honestly also applies to how to make ANY clothes purchased online look instantly better.

Just to let folks know: in spite of the Canada Post strike, I AM still making & shipping out orders via alternate options. If you would like to purchase something before the holidays, please do so ASAP. No guarantees that anything will arrive before Christmas.