Tag Archives: Hobbies

My first 18th century stays are finished!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

It unfortunately took me a while to finish my stays due to various reasons (travel and conferences, researching and decision-making, and mental health breaks), but I’m very pleased with how they turned out!  As usual, I’m hoping they last for … Continue reading →

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18th Century Stays — Getting Closer

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m currently sewing the binding on the tabs of my stays.  I’ve read people complaining about what a chore sewing the binding on the tabs is.  They’re not kidding!  I’d actually read a tip or two that mentioned you might … Continue reading →

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Working Through Down Times

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

I mentioned in my last entry that I was having trouble focusing on any of my projects.  With worrying about the job situation, it’s hard to honestly care about anything else — even things that bring me so much happiness.  … Continue reading →

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Laid Off Again

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

Sorry my sewing entries have slowed down again — there hasn’t been much going on project-wise.  My stays are close to being finished, but I admit I’ve not been focused enough to work on them.  I’d been very annoyed with … Continue reading →

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On a Better Note…

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

My last entry about my fiddle frustrations probably seemed pretty down.  Fortunately, I’m in a little better mood since I’ve been ignoring the fiddle for a couple weeks or so, focusing on sewing my stays. The stays have been a … Continue reading →

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Sour Notes

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

Since I wouldn’t be able to get the fabric I needed two weeks ago, I thought I would spend more time focusing on my fiddle before the mad sewing rush started back up.  I thought I was doing well enough … Continue reading →

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My First 18th Century Cap

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

Progress on the 18th century sewing projects has been slow-going lately for a variety of reasons.  I actually had two projects sitting around for a while, waiting for me to finish them.  One of them was my 18th century cap. … Continue reading →

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I’ve been a little distracted lately

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

I’ve been very quiet lately, and although I’ve been busy, there really hasn’t been anything to write about in my blog.  I admit, I also just haven’t been in the mood to mess with my site, especially since I still … Continue reading →

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First 18th Century Shift: Finished, for the moment.

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

I’ve been busy, but there really hasn’t been anything important to post here at the moment.  I ended up pretty sick for a while with bad allergies like most of the people in the area I live (and summer is … Continue reading →

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One sewing project down…

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Cynthia Griffith

Finally!  I finished my first sewing project in a long time.  It seemed like it took forever because I didn’t take into consideration all the steps and details involved in making this 18th century shirt for my husband.  I incorrectly … Continue reading →

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