Tag Archives: costuming

Blue & Silver Elven Costume Diaries

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Cynthia Griffith

I finally have the costume page about the latest outfit. There isn’t a lot of information, as I mostly followed a pattern and it was so long ago most of the details were forgotten. There are still things I wish … Continue reading →

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DFWCG 2014 Fantasy Frolic Photos

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Cynthia Griffith

I said I was cutting back on costuming and events until the end of this year to focus a little more on art. Next year, I’m hoping I can balance both hobbies a little more. So there are only a … Continue reading →

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I seem to be focusing on accessories

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Cynthia Griffith

I’ve figured out that I can trick myself to get sewing quicker if I make an accessory. Plus, it’s a nice way to freshen up an old outfit you never wear anymore, right? This took me a handful of days … Continue reading →

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Regency Stovepipe Bonnet Without a Pattern

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Cynthia Griffith

Okay, this took way too long for me to sew. I had trouble keeping interest going with wanting to sew, trouble panicking over what I had sewn, and stopping to consider what I needed to do differently this time than … Continue reading →

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New mitts

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

I really shouldn’t be working on another accessory, but why not? I’ve been wanting to try to fix my mitt pattern and make another pair. It’s getting closer, but still not quite what I’m wanting yet. I guess I’ll have … Continue reading →

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September 2013 Accessory Challenge: Hats

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

WHEW! I lost about half the month to work on my hat due to getting injured, and then having to wait until the weekend to get the outer fabric (I had to go a little bit of a distance to … Continue reading →

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An Accessory a Month Challenge

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

I usually try not to take on extra challenges or goals unless they work well with what I’ve already got planned. I have a limited budget, and since I work slowly, my time is also limited when it comes to … Continue reading →

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A Quick Accessory

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

This one doesn’t really involve sewing, however. I mentioned recently that I am taking a little break from sewing, and getting back to art. Due to lack of a scanner, and still trying to figure out how best to get … Continue reading →

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Elven Costume at the Picnic with the Pixies Event

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

I finally had the chance to wear my new costume at an event. It wasn’t raining, in fact the sun was shining bright, but boy was it windy! As you can see, this isn’t exactly the best costume to wear … Continue reading →

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A project that will take a long time to make

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

I mentioned recently that I’ll be making a few changes, cutting back on some of my historical costume To Do projects, and learning some new things — all for a project my husband wants. This will be great fun, even … Continue reading →

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