Nana Cosplay 1957
@nanacosplay1957.bsky.social
A 65+ year old cosplayer, master costumer, and author who loves to create, compete, and share. Background in Living History and storytelling.
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Not a trick, but hopefully a treat. My book (in ebook form) has gone live on Amazon. I'm still finessing getting the paperback published. Full disclosure: the formatting of the ebook is a bit clunky, but it allows you to zoom in on all the costuming details. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist
December 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Poinsettia Fairy and Krampus took a day trip to Elgin, TX for the Sherwood Forest Celtic Yuletide Festival. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Renaissance
December 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Poinsettia Fairy and Krampus took a day trip to Elgin, TX for the Sherwood Forest Celtic Yuletide Festival. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Renaissance
Our Christmas present to each other 2022, which combined Ole Sarge's living history and my fantasy worlds. Featuring Mistress Darcy.
Makeup & breastplate: www.divineartistryandeffects.com
Crown & Ears: Dawn Russell
Photo: tritonsdaughtersphotography.com
Makeup & breastplate: www.divineartistryandeffects.com
Crown & Ears: Dawn Russell
Photo: tritonsdaughtersphotography.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Our Christmas present to each other 2022, which combined Ole Sarge's living history and my fantasy worlds. Featuring Mistress Darcy.
Makeup & breastplate: www.divineartistryandeffects.com
Crown & Ears: Dawn Russell
Photo: tritonsdaughtersphotography.com
Makeup & breastplate: www.divineartistryandeffects.com
Crown & Ears: Dawn Russell
Photo: tritonsdaughtersphotography.com
With Mrs and Mr Sandy Claws, Mission City Hero Fest 2021. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #jackskellington #nightmarebeforechristmas
December 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
With Mrs and Mr Sandy Claws, Mission City Hero Fest 2021. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #jackskellington #nightmarebeforechristmas
There's no need to fear Krampus if you've been good. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Krampus
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
There's no need to fear Krampus if you've been good. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Krampus
Ward ES Book Fair, 2015, as Mrs. Claus. #Over60Cosplay ##costumer #sewist #cosplayer #mrsclaus #bookfair
December 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Ward ES Book Fair, 2015, as Mrs. Claus. #Over60Cosplay ##costumer #sewist #cosplayer #mrsclaus #bookfair
December 8th is Time Traveler Day. Steampunk was how I convinced my living historian hubby to join me in cosplay. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Steampunk #timetraveler
December 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
December 8th is Time Traveler Day. Steampunk was how I convinced my living historian hubby to join me in cosplay. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Steampunk #timetraveler
6 years ago Ole Sarge took a mask making workshop with Sergio Guerra. Last year he wore it in San Antonio's 1st Krampus Parade. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Krampus
December 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
6 years ago Ole Sarge took a mask making workshop with Sergio Guerra. Last year he wore it in San Antonio's 1st Krampus Parade. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Krampus
I've wanted a Dickens caroling gown for a long time. This is finished except for the buttons. (I hate sewing buttonholes.) #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #dickens #caroling
December 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I've wanted a Dickens caroling gown for a long time. This is finished except for the buttons. (I hate sewing buttonholes.) #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #dickens #caroling
For Faux Fur Friday, I present my gsons as satyrs/fauns. Gson #2 sewed his own pants. #cosplayer #sewist #costumer #satyr #faun
December 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
For Faux Fur Friday, I present my gsons as satyrs/fauns. Gson #2 sewed his own pants. #cosplayer #sewist #costumer #satyr #faun
December 5th is Krampusnacht. My hubby sculpted and molded his mask in a class given by Sergio Guerra. I made his cloak. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #krampus #Krampusnacht
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
December 5th is Krampusnacht. My hubby sculpted and molded his mask in a class given by Sergio Guerra. I made his cloak. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #krampus #Krampusnacht
A drizzly cold day is the perfect time to hand hem a Victorian skirt while watching Christmas movies. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A drizzly cold day is the perfect time to hand hem a Victorian skirt while watching Christmas movies. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer
Snow Miser and Heat Miser from the Texas Renaissance Festival 2024. Photo by the talented Robert Self. #Over60Cosplay ##costumer #sewist #cosplayer #snowmiser #heatmiser #yearwithoutasantaclaus
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Snow Miser and Heat Miser from the Texas Renaissance Festival 2024. Photo by the talented Robert Self. #Over60Cosplay ##costumer #sewist #cosplayer #snowmiser #heatmiser #yearwithoutasantaclaus
When sewing plaids be sure to buy extra fabric to take into account the need to match patterns. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #sewingtip #plaid
December 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
When sewing plaids be sure to buy extra fabric to take into account the need to match patterns. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #sewingtip #plaid
Mistress Darcy wishes you a December filled with friends, family, food, and fun. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #puglife #pugcosplay
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Mistress Darcy wishes you a December filled with friends, family, food, and fun. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #puglife #pugcosplay
Happy St. Andrew's Day! I trace my lineage to both the Davidson and Crawford clans of Scotland. We just discovered that my hubby has lineage from the Cockburn clan. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #standrewsday
November 30, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Happy St. Andrew's Day! I trace my lineage to both the Davidson and Crawford clans of Scotland. We just discovered that my hubby has lineage from the Cockburn clan. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #standrewsday
Every Snow Queen needs a color coordinated Unicorn! #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #snowqueen #hanschristianandersen
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Every Snow Queen needs a color coordinated Unicorn! #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #snowqueen #hanschristianandersen
This visit to Jamestown is the closest costume I have to pilgrim. Happy Thanksgiving! #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #livinghistory
November 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
This visit to Jamestown is the closest costume I have to pilgrim. Happy Thanksgiving! #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #livinghistory
It's a good day to dine. #happythanksgiving
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It's a good day to dine. #happythanksgiving
Prosthetics are a small addition that add so much to your cosplay. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer
November 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Prosthetics are a small addition that add so much to your cosplay. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer
Disney's Tangled is 15 years old today. Give it a 2nd watch, it's well worth it. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #cosplayer #sewist #Tangled #rapunzel #disney
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Disney's Tangled is 15 years old today. Give it a 2nd watch, it's well worth it. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #cosplayer #sewist #Tangled #rapunzel #disney
Happy Doctor Who Day!! On this day in 1963 the first Doctor Who episode premiered. Who is your favorite Doctor? #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #doctorwho #tardis #doctorwhoday
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Happy Doctor Who Day!! On this day in 1963 the first Doctor Who episode premiered. Who is your favorite Doctor? #Over60Cosplay #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #doctorwho #tardis #doctorwhoday
Happy 34th anniversary to Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Belle is universally loved by librarians and I'm no exception. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #cosplayer #sewist #disney #beautyandthebeast #Belle
November 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Happy 34th anniversary to Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Belle is universally loved by librarians and I'm no exception. #Over60Cosplay #costumer #cosplayer #sewist #disney #beautyandthebeast #Belle
Happy National Gingerbread Cookie Day! Featuring my ginger gson. #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Gingerbread #nationalgingerbreadcookieday
November 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Happy National Gingerbread Cookie Day! Featuring my ginger gson. #costumer #sewist #cosplayer #Gingerbread #nationalgingerbreadcookieday
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM