I've just started a new website, I thought I'd share it with the group. It's a theatre-themed store, but since I'm a costume shop manager, I do have some...
If you're concerned about Renaissance authenticity, I've heard that darts are not period. Just FYI. Carolyn [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Don't be to sure about wal-mart...I was at wally world a few weeks ago for some other things and happened to notice all their eyelets and grommets were on...
My two absolute favorite stain treatments are gonzo and the new Tide pen. Gonzo gets almost EVERYTHING out, but you have to use a lot and you have to wash it...
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... ago for some other things and happened to notice all their eyelets and grommets were on the clearance rack. I think it depends on what kind of business...
... pen. Gonzo gets almost EVERYTHING out, but you have to use a lot and you have to wash it pretty quickly or you can get a stain ring. Tide pen gets nearly...
I have just been asked to make a fat suit (they say this is indeed the PC term for it) for one of the female characters in a play that starts late next month....
I would call the Alliance and speak to someone in the costume shop. There might be some craftsperson there willing to take on this project. Or they may even...
If all you need is something simple, there are some easy ways to make "padding" (how pc is that!) for women very quickly. Buy an oversized bra and panties and...
I've never made one, but boy would that be a challenge that I would relish! LOL I helped a gay guy dress for a part in a show, and he had made some stockings...
Lee, They are great fun to do. I start by making a fitted jump suit out of muslin. Then use batting to build up the body from there with a layer of muslin as...
WARDROBE SUPERVISOR-Ford's Theatre (LORT A) seeks individual for the position of Wardrobe Supervisor. Responsibilities include: strategic planning and...
Hi all. :) I want to start offering my sewing skills for a fee. Can anyone give me any ideas on how to charge out? Obviously, I've never used another...
I do custom sewing for people and I just charge an hourly rate, which for me is $20. The customer provides all the materials usually. If I have to buy...
Here ya go Lee. I saved this for I don't know why. It's easy to make and washable. It also works very well. ... From: "catslave54" <zimmermanel@...> To:...
I'm a bespoke costumer.  I charge per garment. I charge for the materials, the labour (which I now have a pretty good handle on - at first a lot of...
Hopefully my rate structure can help ya a bit. In the beginning, it drove me crazy trying to figure out how to charge people. I didn't want to short change...
Since someone mentioned shopping at Wal-Mart, I felt compelled to say this: There's a documentary called "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price." I recommend...
To make it fit the body more closely, you can also use a leotard or any close fitting dance/exercise wear and build the form out from there with batting,...
I have to wig a bunch of men for The Crucible. Any handy dandy sources or tips? I have several inexpensive wigs that are ok, but some of them could use pruning...
... If you're just looking to add in a little gray, you can use a toothbrush and hair color (or even white cream-based makeup). Try to start as close to the...
I think that all the old rumors are true and that Walmart is indeed slowly phasing out their fabric departments. I go down to Tennessee for the ren faire,...
I frequently have to wig my husband for role playing. If you are fortunate enough to have guys with widows peaks it works a bit easier, but what I always do...
... Absolutely you can use thinning shears on a wig. If you are unsure of how to do it, do you have a friend who does hairdressing? Or a stylist you...
i'm not sure just what it is you're asking for help for. blessings, paula "THE TIME HAS COME", THE WALRUS SAID,"TO TALK OF MANY THINGS. OF SHOES, AND SHIPS AND...
We are located in Brampton, Ontario and we are looking for a crocodile costume to use in our production of Peter Pan. Would anyone know where I can find one to...
This was passed on to me by my good friend Naomi Arnst. I can say that Naomi is full of energy and a ton of fun to work with. Be sure to spread the word,...
