Tag Archives: Hobbies

18th century hair accessory for my husband

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I still need to finish making my husband’s 18th century garments. One thing that’s been sitting around halfway finished was a hair accessory. He won’t be wearing a wig (that is, unless he has to cut his hair), but I … Continue reading →

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Changing focus

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I finished the main foundation of the chemise a la reine (CalR) yesterday. I still have to sew the sash (not to mention, get the fabric for it), attach the arm ribbons, and also sew the new shift and two … Continue reading →

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My husband, the lady’s maid

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

It’s funny how things work out, isn’t it? My husband would never be in the least bit interested in costuming if it wasn’t for me. However it’s not that he just tolerates the whole costuming thing, but he’s actually slowly … Continue reading →

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My 18th century-esque makeup attempts

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

When I was younger, I wouldn’t leave home without at least wearing foundation, powder, and eyeliner. I couldn’t wear mascara or lipstick (allergies with one, and annoyance with the other), and the rest I just didn’t feel like I needed. … Continue reading →

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Wine & Whist March 2012 Event

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

Our private 18th century costuming group hasn’t been able to get together very much since we’re all so busy, but we managed to throw a little gathering together at the last minute. On March 15, 2012, we attended an evening … Continue reading →

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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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