Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone knows of a good unitard/catsuit pattern? I know Green Pepper make one but unfortunately they don't ship to Australia and...
I'm making a victorian day dress. Should I take the time and make the corset or should I buy a custom made one? I've made boned bodices before so I don't think...
I mentioned that I photographed Liberace Museum's Costumes.I found a good video of his costumes in the museum. The video also explains some history of...
Debbie Reynolds has had the largest privately held film costume collection for 50 years. Saturday was the first auction of the collection...800 items. The...
I've been making an applique "art quilt wall hanging sofa throw" (McKenna Ryan) with Hoffman batiks, and I'm hooked on these fabulous marbled, batike, and...
Actually, this isn't going to be hard on your wallet, or not too hard... just shinny and fun. Consider it inspirational. I think that most folks on this list...
Selection of hats and fascinators... http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/06/15/fancy.hats.ascot.races/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 Guys showing up in shots this year......
I'm making the top for version B of this outfit: http://www.simplicity.com/p-2135-costumes.aspx It calls for 2.5 yds of 1/4" wide sequin trim. I don't want to...
Does anyone out there know of a good pattern for a statue of liberty type crown? I'm making a costume of a sea goddess that is loosely based on the statue of...
As if I didn't have enough projects going on ... I signed up to make a costume for Timmy, ThinkGeek's monkey mascot. I'm doing a superhero costume, as part of...
Less than a year to Costume-Con 30 – and only 3 months until the deadline for the Future Fashion Folio! Yes, that's right – the deadline for the FFF is...
Hello oh helpful costumers! I've recently decided on a new costume for myself and half of it should (thankfully) be reasonably easy to complete. I'm going to...
OK, the magpie has been out and about (on the internet anyway). Warning, will trigger magpie reaction (And the prices are killer too.) I remember last week...
First, I want to thank everyone for the suggestions on the fairy wings. I'm working on them right now, and they're going to be absolutely adorable! I'll post...
Hey, I'm Abigail, new to this group, but I've been around on the LOTR_Costume yahoo group for years (even if I'm a lurker) so I MAY know some of you. Anyway,...
Hi, all. I want to put together a vintage or shabby-chic fairy costume for this year's DragonCon. I have the dress already - it's a cute pink vintage-y...
Hello everyone! I was hoping to get some hemming advice. My skirt's hem keeps puckering. I've tried all the tension settings on my machine and tried light and...
I'm watching Game of Thrones on HBO Go. They have fabulous costume extras! Close up 360 views of clothes and props. Wish more shows haad these kinds of...
OK... the whole world is looking at Kate's wedding dress. Me, I was enjoying the jackets the boys... er, men were wearing. Geeze, how could they stand up w/...
Slightly off topic, though still somewhat relevant. I'm looking for some advise on what to charge for garment repair. Sewing on buttons, fixing seams,...
Pattern Studio, is a good source. And she is a great instructer as well. She is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. [Non-text portions of this message have been...
After semi-ignoring this royal brouha since November, I've been bit by the Kate bug! Does anyone here know of a commercially available (i.e., Simplicity,...
OK... so time magazine probably put together this clip for the royal wedding. But... ignoring that... I though the tiara shots they collected, as well as the...
The full class list of 2011 has be posted on college website. Have your friends take a look at it if they are thinking of joining us at the convention....
This is traveling the webs - its a collection of european LARP pictures. I'm just so absolutely AMAZED at the level of work in these costumes for role play!...
Hi. I bought some coutil on-line for a corset. Just to be sure, I know it's made of cotton, etc. But can I wash it? Should I use cold, warm, hang dry or...
I am mass-sending this little missile of thanks and admiration to everyone on the WorldWide Hive! So please forgive any duplications. "The Lady Mari" IT WAS A...
Are any of you going to Costume-Con next week? I am on one panel for primary resources and teaching three classes. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery...
