Tag Archives: Sewing

Info page for chemise a la reine online

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I just put the chemise a la reine information online (along with LOTS of photos). I still need to get the petticoat and wig information online, but at least I got this huge update finished. I hope I didn’t forget … Continue reading →

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New Bustle Skirt

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I actually finished this gray bustle skirt a little while ago, but never put it online. I didn’t even get a chance to try it on! I finished it, and hung it up out of the way so I could … Continue reading →

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A Few More Things Finished

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I’ve been busy. I not only managed to finish a few things, but finally found the time to update the costume page with them! New Shift First, I just finished my narrow-sleeved shift. This will be worn with the chemise … Continue reading →

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I’m still sewing!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I may have cut back on a lot of projects and events, but I’m still working on things. I’m almost finished with my second shift, and I just finished the sash for my chemise a la reine (CALR), although I … Continue reading →

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From Art to Garment

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I recently did an interview with Jen Thompson of Festive Attyre. I first found out about her when my husband and I discovered her website and were impressed with the costumes she made — many of them inspired by paintings! … Continue reading →

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New bustle gown and recent event

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

This will be a quick update, mainly to share links to photos and information! I finished another costume — this time, a bustle gown. I have all the information and photos of the outfit on the costume page for it … Continue reading →

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Plaid Reticule for In-Progress Bustle Gown

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I decided to make a quick reticule for a bustle gown I’m trying to have finished for an event in May. I used a Simplicity pattern before, and decided to use it again with some changes. I’m pleased with the … Continue reading →

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No blog updates lately, but I’ve been sewing!

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I haven’t been posting as much lately, but I’ve been very busy! It actually started getting to me, feeling like I’ve not been productive. Being able to mark something off of my To Do List as well as post photos … Continue reading →

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Sewing for upcoming events

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I am working on a travel gown for an event coming up in May. The Dallas Ft Worth Costumers Guild (DFWCG) will be riding a train to Ft Worth in Victorian costumes. I decided to work on a new bustle … Continue reading →

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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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