Tag Archives: costuming

Video from November 2011 DFWCG Georgian Picnic

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

This is a very late post regarding that past Dallas-Ft Worth Costumers Guild event, so I do apologize with how long it took us to put it together. We didn’t have as much footage to use as we had hoped. … Continue reading →

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Fabric and embroidery sample purchases

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m still catching up on posting what I’ve been up to lately. I’m going a little out of order, but trying to keep my thoughts organized with the subjects. I mentioned that I’m making a chemise a la reine (CalR), … Continue reading →

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Behind with blog, but still sewing

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m feeling a little overwhelmed with online stuff lately, and have even started cleaning some places like Twitter and possibly some blogs I follow. I didn’t realize how overwhelmed I was until I noticed a few days of not reading … Continue reading →

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Obsessing over details

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m already slow when it comes to finishing a complete costume. I research the garment itself, I read up on how to do even basic steps (I’m still learning how to sew), I make sure I understand what I need … Continue reading →

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Muff for Bustle Gown

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I decided to start making some garments to keep me warm while wearing my costumes.  It’s probably ironic that it was warm enough this past week that the air conditioner broke and the inside of my apartment was around 85 … Continue reading →

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Yellow Rose Jacket and Mad Hatters Tea Event

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

Finally! I finished another project — one that has been sitting around gathering dust for a while, at that! And just in time for an event this past Saturday. I was nervous I wouldn’t even finish in time or that … Continue reading →

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DFWCG 2011 Georgian Picnic Photos

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

The Dallas Ft Worth Costume Guild (DFWCG) had their third annual Georgian Picnic on November 19th at the Ft Worth Botanical Gardens. I have wanted to attend since the beginning, but sadly did not have a completed costume.  This year, … Continue reading →

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2011 Antique Elegance Show

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I attended a show this weekend called the Antique Elegance Show. I met up with fellow costumers, and we had a great time shopping and taking photos. We all dressed up in some of the items we’ve made, and I … Continue reading →

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Fun and practice with YouTube

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m still working on those knotting shuttle videos.  In the meantime, I created a YouTube account, and my husband and I are trying to get used to our video editing software.  I’m also still trying to figure out the format … Continue reading →

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A New Hat and Image Gallery Updates

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

Just a quick update to let you know that I’ve added a new page to the costume gallery — my first attempt at trimming a hat. Also, in order to get some photos to post, we decided to take a … Continue reading →

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