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  • AWA 2012!

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    Man, AWA was so awesome this year! I had soooooo much fun. I’m really tired though and really need to clean…

  • Aela the Huntress Costume: Build

    Aela the Huntress Costume: Build

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    Skip to latest update (03/11/13) >> Still obsessed with Skyrim here! I am so excited about doing this costume that I’m…

  • Past Costumes

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    Just sticking some pics of old costumes in this blog post since I don’t want to do write-ups for them. THESE…

  • Sailor Saturn Cosplay: Build

    Sailor Saturn Cosplay: Build

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    At the last minute (3 weeks before) I decided I need another costume for AWA. Saturday I’ll be mostly in my…

  • Skyrim Commoner Dress: Build

    Skyrim Commoner Dress: Build

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    This is the costume I’m currently working on (as of September 2012). This is a simple but pretty dress that some…

  • Lydia From Skyrim: Build

    Lydia From Skyrim: Build

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    This costume is my baby! I’ve mentioned it several times in other posts. I originally did this one for Dragon*Con 2012…

  • Dragon*Con Friday Night Costume Contest Experience

    Dragon*Con Friday Night Costume Contest Experience

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    I recently went to Dragon*Con 2012 and participated in the Friday Night Costume Contest (hereby referred to as FNCC). I did…

  • Welcome!

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    To make a long story short, I love making costumes! Go to my About page to learn more about why. As…

About Me


Lydia (LyddiDesign)

Award-winning costume maker, designer, seamstress, knitter & crocheter, prop & armor maker, and general crafting enthusiast who loves to cosplay at every opportunity and support the larger cosplay and crafting community.