District 8 Costume and Craftworks
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Next Thing: TBD
The continuing story of a crafter and costuming nerd.
Semi-Ancient Sewing Machinator.
The continuing story of a crafter and costuming nerd.
Semi-Ancient Sewing Machinator.
Meantime, my profile pic tells me I need to get my new wig styled. Ild wig is so Golden Girls I cannot even.
September 30, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Meantime, my profile pic tells me I need to get my new wig styled. Ild wig is so Golden Girls I cannot even.
Y’all be nice out there, or else I will put on my Astarion cosplay and lipsync Monty Python’s Penis Song.
I am not kidding.
I am not kidding.
Eric Cartman: DON'T MAKE ME DO IT!
Alt: Eric Cartman: DON'T MAKE ME DO IT!
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September 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Y’all be nice out there, or else I will put on my Astarion cosplay and lipsync Monty Python’s Penis Song.
I am not kidding.
I am not kidding.
That feel when you realize that your v.1 Astarion wig could be remade into a Sylus wig and maybe look BETTER than it does as Astarion.
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Playful Sylus: Nose and Lip Poke
ALT: Playful Sylus: Nose and Lip Poke
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July 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM
That feel when you realize that your v.1 Astarion wig could be remade into a Sylus wig and maybe look BETTER than it does as Astarion.
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I mean, Astarion face on the profile should be enough to scare off people from the onset.
May 31, 2026 at 11:14 PM
I mean, Astarion face on the profile should be enough to scare off people from the onset.
Sometimes the most important cosplay progress you can make is cleaning up after yourself.
May 26, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Sometimes the most important cosplay progress you can make is cleaning up after yourself.
GenAI Cosplay is not cosplay.
And yes, I’mma gonna be a gatekeeping BITCH about it. I have put well over a decade of work into what I have done over the years. I am not letting some slopgoblin claim that term for their nonsense.
And yes, I’mma gonna be a gatekeeping BITCH about it. I have put well over a decade of work into what I have done over the years. I am not letting some slopgoblin claim that term for their nonsense.
a cartoon of snow white with the words gatekeepers gonna gatekeep
ALT: a cartoon of snow white with the words gatekeepers gonna gatekeep
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March 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
GenAI Cosplay is not cosplay.
And yes, I’mma gonna be a gatekeeping BITCH about it. I have put well over a decade of work into what I have done over the years. I am not letting some slopgoblin claim that term for their nonsense.
And yes, I’mma gonna be a gatekeeping BITCH about it. I have put well over a decade of work into what I have done over the years. I am not letting some slopgoblin claim that term for their nonsense.
Me: “Hey, I am gonna return this!
Amazon: “Okay, we’ll issue a refund. You don’t need to return the item.”
Me:
(Item was a renfaire shoulder armor set, and not a bad one at that! Just had another plan, but if they don’t want it…I’ll find a use for it!)
Amazon: “Okay, we’ll issue a refund. You don’t need to return the item.”
Me:
(Item was a renfaire shoulder armor set, and not a bad one at that! Just had another plan, but if they don’t want it…I’ll find a use for it!)
a man in a hawaiian shirt is smiling and saying alrighty then .
ALT: a man in a hawaiian shirt is smiling and saying alrighty then .
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March 16, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Me: “Hey, I am gonna return this!
Amazon: “Okay, we’ll issue a refund. You don’t need to return the item.”
Me:
(Item was a renfaire shoulder armor set, and not a bad one at that! Just had another plan, but if they don’t want it…I’ll find a use for it!)
Amazon: “Okay, we’ll issue a refund. You don’t need to return the item.”
Me:
(Item was a renfaire shoulder armor set, and not a bad one at that! Just had another plan, but if they don’t want it…I’ll find a use for it!)
New wig in styling progress?
Yes.
Yes.
March 14, 2026 at 11:22 PM
New wig in styling progress?
Yes.
Yes.
I know, I've been quiet lately. Been taking a wee hibernation, as one is wont to do. I'm still here, of course, just lurkish.
But...things coming soon! Including a new Astarion wig because the Swoop Ambassador needs some new Swoop.
But...things coming soon! Including a new Astarion wig because the Swoop Ambassador needs some new Swoop.
a picture of a person with the words " astarion spinnies " on it
ALT: a picture of a person with the words " astarion spinnies " on it
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January 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I know, I've been quiet lately. Been taking a wee hibernation, as one is wont to do. I'm still here, of course, just lurkish.
But...things coming soon! Including a new Astarion wig because the Swoop Ambassador needs some new Swoop.
But...things coming soon! Including a new Astarion wig because the Swoop Ambassador needs some new Swoop.
Merr Crimmus, ya filthy animals!
I'm cuddling down today, mostly. Too cold to do otherwise
I'm cuddling down today, mostly. Too cold to do otherwise
a small dog wrapped in a blanket on a bed .
ALT: a small dog wrapped in a blanket on a bed .
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December 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Merr Crimmus, ya filthy animals!
I'm cuddling down today, mostly. Too cold to do otherwise
I'm cuddling down today, mostly. Too cold to do otherwise
"People I disagree with should be punished."
Tempting. Very tempting.
Tempting. Very tempting.
sometimes I want to ASCEND
Thanks to @chthonicvampire.bsky.social for the pictures of evil kitty as always 🖤
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#astarion #bg3 #bg3memes #bg3astarion #astarionbg3 #baldursgate3 #ascendedastarion
Thanks to @chthonicvampire.bsky.social for the pictures of evil kitty as always 🖤
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#astarion #bg3 #bg3memes #bg3astarion #astarionbg3 #baldursgate3 #ascendedastarion
December 18, 2025 at 7:44 AM
"People I disagree with should be punished."
Tempting. Very tempting.
Tempting. Very tempting.
Who the living frack thinks this is a good idea???
The POINT of figure painting is to get one’s hands dirty in paint, to watch the result develop. It’s hands on, just like sewing.
The POINT of figure painting is to get one’s hands dirty in paint, to watch the result develop. It’s hands on, just like sewing.
people are ‘painting’ minis with ai now… it’s depressing & they answer comments like it’s some kinda ‘skill’. they used to actually paint but now just churn this out for likes?
many people won’t realise & will just assume that the person painted it, cos why wouldn’t you?
be careful out there 💕
many people won’t realise & will just assume that the person painted it, cos why wouldn’t you?
be careful out there 💕
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Who the living frack thinks this is a good idea???
The POINT of figure painting is to get one’s hands dirty in paint, to watch the result develop. It’s hands on, just like sewing.
The POINT of figure painting is to get one’s hands dirty in paint, to watch the result develop. It’s hands on, just like sewing.
Say what you will about 80's hair metal/glam rock, but not a single BIT of it was made with AI generated bullshit.
Including one of my all-time favorites of the era that I am linking. This is not one of the songs they are BEST known for, but it's one of their absolute best.
Including one of my all-time favorites of the era that I am linking. This is not one of the songs they are BEST known for, but it's one of their absolute best.
Cartesian Dreams
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December 16, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Say what you will about 80's hair metal/glam rock, but not a single BIT of it was made with AI generated bullshit.
Including one of my all-time favorites of the era that I am linking. This is not one of the songs they are BEST known for, but it's one of their absolute best.
Including one of my all-time favorites of the era that I am linking. This is not one of the songs they are BEST known for, but it's one of their absolute best.
2004 and 2025.
Mina Harker from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. This outfit is old enough to drink now (as evidenced by the hot toddy).
#cosplay #cosmaker #minaharker #leagueofextraordinarygentlemen
Mina Harker from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. This outfit is old enough to drink now (as evidenced by the hot toddy).
#cosplay #cosmaker #minaharker #leagueofextraordinarygentlemen
December 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
2004 and 2025.
Mina Harker from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. This outfit is old enough to drink now (as evidenced by the hot toddy).
#cosplay #cosmaker #minaharker #leagueofextraordinarygentlemen
Mina Harker from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. This outfit is old enough to drink now (as evidenced by the hot toddy).
#cosplay #cosmaker #minaharker #leagueofextraordinarygentlemen
Me over here trying to figure out how often I can do livestreaming of my sewing stuff, when I do it.
I'm load balancing more between premade and self-built things because I learned from Astarion that making something takes longer than it used to. And it's not like I plan to compete again.
I'm load balancing more between premade and self-built things because I learned from Astarion that making something takes longer than it used to. And it's not like I plan to compete again.
December 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Me over here trying to figure out how often I can do livestreaming of my sewing stuff, when I do it.
I'm load balancing more between premade and self-built things because I learned from Astarion that making something takes longer than it used to. And it's not like I plan to compete again.
I'm load balancing more between premade and self-built things because I learned from Astarion that making something takes longer than it used to. And it's not like I plan to compete again.
In other news…got a new wig for Astarion because I love my current wig but aa you can see, it loses curl fast. 🤣
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In other news…got a new wig for Astarion because I love my current wig but aa you can see, it loses curl fast. 🤣
Have I been quiet? Yes.
For good reason? Yes.
(Fun Fact: This cosplay is 20 years old)
#minaharker #lxg #cosmaker #cosplay
For good reason? Yes.
(Fun Fact: This cosplay is 20 years old)
#minaharker #lxg #cosmaker #cosplay
December 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Have I been quiet? Yes.
For good reason? Yes.
(Fun Fact: This cosplay is 20 years old)
#minaharker #lxg #cosmaker #cosplay
For good reason? Yes.
(Fun Fact: This cosplay is 20 years old)
#minaharker #lxg #cosmaker #cosplay
Wait, what’s this nonsense? 😳
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Wait, what’s this nonsense? 😳
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“I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe. If I cannot satisfy the one, I will indulge the other.”
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
#Astarion #Frankenstein #3Dart #BG3
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
#Astarion #Frankenstein #3Dart #BG3
November 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe. If I cannot satisfy the one, I will indulge the other.”
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
#Astarion #Frankenstein #3Dart #BG3
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
#Astarion #Frankenstein #3Dart #BG3
Another weekend of me tearing up and re-situating the guest room/crafting nook. It needs all the work I can spare so I can start smaller projects.
Also: fixed my slippy dress form with a photography clamp. 🤣
Also: fixed my slippy dress form with a photography clamp. 🤣
November 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Another weekend of me tearing up and re-situating the guest room/crafting nook. It needs all the work I can spare so I can start smaller projects.
Also: fixed my slippy dress form with a photography clamp. 🤣
Also: fixed my slippy dress form with a photography clamp. 🤣
Astarion SO disapproves. So does his AU, Tailorstarion.
Dishonor on me, dishonor on my cow.
#astarioncosplay #bg3cosplay #astarion #sewing #sewingfail
Dishonor on me, dishonor on my cow.
#astarioncosplay #bg3cosplay #astarion #sewing #sewingfail
‼️ASTARION DISAPPROVES your use of fabric scissors on paper!! What in the sweet hells are you thinking?? The paper scissors are RIGHT THERE!!! #astarioncosplayer #bg3cosplay #cosplayer #astariontok ##...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Astarion SO disapproves. So does his AU, Tailorstarion.
Dishonor on me, dishonor on my cow.
#astarioncosplay #bg3cosplay #astarion #sewing #sewingfail
Dishonor on me, dishonor on my cow.
#astarioncosplay #bg3cosplay #astarion #sewing #sewingfail
A group cosplay waiting to happen. Tell me I’m wrong.
November 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A group cosplay waiting to happen. Tell me I’m wrong.
Two more days off, which will likely be spent doing the last of the cleaning in my sewing nook (really, it should NOT take over the whole guest room) and setting up my previous streaming machine in there so it can be used for stuff like embroidery software, 3D Printing software, etc.
a woman is walking with a vacuum cleaner in her hand in a living room .
ALT: a woman is walking with a vacuum cleaner in her hand in a living room .
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November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Two more days off, which will likely be spent doing the last of the cleaning in my sewing nook (really, it should NOT take over the whole guest room) and setting up my previous streaming machine in there so it can be used for stuff like embroidery software, 3D Printing software, etc.
WIZARDUS INTERRUPTUS, or Gale walked away with my damn dinner. It’s supposed to be the other way around, dammit.
(Halloween but make it all your problem.)
#astarion #astarioncosplay #bg3cosplay #tiktok
(Halloween but make it all your problem.)
#astarion #astarioncosplay #bg3cosplay #tiktok
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 AM
WIZARDUS INTERRUPTUS, or Gale walked away with my damn dinner. It’s supposed to be the other way around, dammit.
(Halloween but make it all your problem.)
#astarion #astarioncosplay #bg3cosplay #tiktok
(Halloween but make it all your problem.)
#astarion #astarioncosplay #bg3cosplay #tiktok
Cause my last hat was borrowed, I now have my own true Y’allstarion hat. Fitting considering I was in a highly Gold Rush area today…
Howdy, darlin’!
#yallstarion #astarion #astarioncosplay
Howdy, darlin’!
#yallstarion #astarion #astarioncosplay
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Cause my last hat was borrowed, I now have my own true Y’allstarion hat. Fitting considering I was in a highly Gold Rush area today…
Howdy, darlin’!
#yallstarion #astarion #astarioncosplay
Howdy, darlin’!
#yallstarion #astarion #astarioncosplay