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Our knight in shining fabric

By on September 14, 2013

Each year before we go to the Renaissance Festival, I ask the kids what they want to go as (usually knight, knight, pirate, etc.).  The Boy wanted to go as a knight this year, but not much fit him from previous years.  I pulled up a bunch of pictures of knight costumes and asked him […]

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The Gypsy

By on August 12, 2013

Last year when we were at the Renaissance Festival, she loved watching the ladies dressed up as gypsies.  She loved their outfits, and those cool hip scarves with all the coins. I decided not to make one of those cool hip scarves, since sewing with chiffon is a pain in the arse.  Also??  I could buy […]

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Just in time for the Renaissance Festival

By on September 29, 2009

On Saturday we went to the Renaissance Faire.  We met some friends there with their two kids and had a rather nice time.  The kids got to ride an elephant and go on a few more rides.   I love our Ren Faire – it is in a great wooded area and lots of people dress […]

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Our Halloween costumes

By on November 4, 2008

Brian and I went as a pirate and a vampiress to our adults only Halloween party on Saturday.  My costume was just pieces from costumes I had in the past, and the only thing I had made was the black cape. Brian’s costume required a bit more work.  We had to leave for the party […]

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Sewing project – the blue pirate

By on October 22, 2007

All done!  Can’t you just see me doing a jig??  The Boy loves his costume and doesn’t want to take if off once it is on…so it took me awhile to get pictures. His pirate pants are made out of a striped brown corduroy fabric.  I made them short and cuffed to show off his […]

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Renaissance girl costume

By on October 18, 2007

Here it is!  Much blood, sweat and tears (and occasional curse words) went into this little number.  Upon putting it on her, she immediately wanted it off.  I should have lined the dress, but hindsight being what it is…she will have to suffer!(or I will just put a t-shirt on underneath it 😉 )  I […]

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