silver elf

Below you’ll find my blog posts about my silver elvish dress (Lord of the Rings). I began this project in 2013 but have yet to finish it.

  • new costume tags
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    new costume tags

    Well I made some new tags on my side-menu there so I figured I ought to make a post to go with them… and updates on what I’m working on. 1. Silver Elf I haven’t touched this in a year. Still can’t decide what to do with the sleeves. 2. Elsa I’ve gotten some fabric samples and picked up a…

  • 2013 Year in Review
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    2013 Year in Review

    2013 on its surface looks like I was a lazy bum on the sewing front this year. So, first, let’s look back at what I said I wanted to accomplish in 2013: Romana I Yes! I actually did this one! Yay! an Edwardian dress No. I did a ton of planning for it, got fabric samples, and then decided it…

  • More Elvish Dress progress
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    More Elvish Dress progress

    Wasn’t planning on working on it anymore tonight, but went back at it for a while. Got the sides fitted and sewn up, and the hem pinned. Cut out the upper sleeves and pulled out some silver trim leftover from Marie Antoinette I think I’ll use on it. I need to decide what I want to use for the lower…

  • Painting and Elvish Dress
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    Painting and Elvish Dress

    Today was productive! Took the dog to the vet in the morning, then ran errands. Then we came home and FINALLY finished painting the living room! Well, almost… this coat was the first layer, but the living room matches the hall now and it at least looks a bit more done. We also still need to paint the trim and…