Tag Archives: Sewing

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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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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I’m still around!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

As I posted recently, I’m taking a break from social media, but that doesn’t mean I logged off completely. How is it going? It’s been very strange not being connected with people so easily.  I have to say that the … Continue reading →

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A work bag embroidered with knotted thread

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I decided I just had to make something that I could embroider using the knotted thread I was making with the knotting shuttles I recently purchased.  It seemed fitting to make a work bag to store the thread and shuttles … Continue reading →

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Clear packing tape dress form

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I held off posting about this until I had a chance to use it for the first time. I mentioned recently that a friend of mine, Jen Thompson, wanted to try a different type of tape to make a dress … Continue reading →

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