Hi folks, I'm new here but not to costuming. Why I am here is because of an upcoming party, themed "Space Opera" I am hoping to find some photos (screen caps)...
A while ago I got contacted by a doll magazine about the possibility of printing our Alley Cat Scratch web page on distressing fabric. The project evolved....
Threads magazine has a great article for bias sewing: http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00007.asp They call it Bias 101 but even if you've sewn in bias...
Your local papers always have some great gallery of costumes at Halloween time. Figure this makes it a great time to share some inspirational galleries... ...
Hey folks.... apologizing for the double posts... but some really nasty political groups have taken over the google adds. In some places they're not bad... in...
I made it by Halloween! Took ebay black leather trench and learned how to make my own fx mask in silicone in 4 weeks. I will be detailing and breaking down...
Hi everyone, I rarely post but I like to lurk (sad I know). I'm making a Snow White costume and wanted to ask everyone, or at least those who'll respond, for...
G'day Anyone in the group interested in `Red Dwarf' the British sci-fi comedy TV series? Looking at making a Arnold Rimmer costume and need information on the ...
Anyone know where I can buy glow in the dark beads? Not the size of pony beads, but a little like glass seed beads, maybe a bit larger. Thank you Kelli...
Going wa-a-a-a-a-y back in my memory, this puts me in mind of a stage production of the play, "Your Own Thing," that I attended in the late 1960's, early...
OK, so I found at a vintage clothing store this costume: http://chez-vrolet.net/~dennisthetiger/1953.jpg http://chez-vrolet.net/~dennisthetiger/1956.jpg ...
Hi all! Yes I've been bitten by the steampunk bug! For years I've loved this genre and didn't even know it. I've always loved all things copper, brass, wooden,...
It's been a good week for finding cool costume links on the web. Warning before you go farther... you may loose the rest of the day surfing these sites. Read...
Hello, I'm a fairly accomplished seamstress, though I must admit I've never tried fantasy costuming. I'm going to a nautically themed Halloween party this...
We are having a three-day open house, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at The Costume Gallery Websites. The Gallery now contains ten websites about costume, fashion, & textile...
I often help my granddaughter with her costume company, so I'm donating my one eBay post. She's selling her end of the year merchandise, like gloves,...
These are some great costume shots of Alice from Alice in Wonderland http://infdaily.fusebox.com/2008/09/our-first-look-at-tim-burtons-alice-in-wonderland.html...
I'm going to attempt to make a Blood Elf mage (World of Warcraft) outfit and would really appreciate any pointers or guides anyone could point me towards...
Once again trusting in the knowledgeable minds on this board, I come again asking for help. I am in need of good elf ears. I have had quite a time finding ...
Hi guys, I'm new to this site becuz I just discuvered it. I've got a workshop and would enjoy working on costumes. For All Hallow's there is a "Dune" theme...
I've made a costume study for the main costume worn by the character "Akasha" in the Queen of the Damned film. I was wondering if anyone in here has a link to...
Hi all, ak, there is now a chat group on yahoo for discussing all things CostumeCon. <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CostumeCon/> It will stay up (hopefully)...
Need a little help on finding a how-to. I've been making fairy wings for a long time - got that technique down part. :) Now I want to take it a step further. I...
Hi Guys, This is actually my first proper post here so please.... be gentle with me! lol Myself and a friend are planning to put together a couple of Death ...
Found a great technique in Craft Stylish In the link the example is embossing little mint tins. However, this technique could be modified to make lots of SF...
My suggestion was for a wrap around collar was for ease and was based on pictures from many of the comic books my husband has along with some I found on line....
