I am trying to find out who was the gentleman with the cool looking Sci-Fi Costume (he had the neat red led lights on one eye piece). I would like to feature...
If anyone is attending a Costume Event where there are tables available for putting out flyers, and you would like to take flyers for Costume College 2013 or...
Greetings historical seamstresses, Â There are several sewing workshops scheduled for this fall. Saturday, September 22 & Sunday September 23 in El Cajon (San...
My favorites are..... 1. A hot knife or soldering iron. I use it to cut synthetics on a drawing board. The edges are just barely melted so there's no fraying...
The shoe stretch spray that I have is called "Expert's Choice Shoe Stretch Spray" and the package says it is by Adcor Products, Brea, CA 92821. However the...
Hi All, Hand-washing the beaded poly "flapper"-style overdress in Orvis soap worked just fine. Alcohol was successful in dissolving gunk from the tips of the...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the CGWcostumers group: Upon which date shall we hold the Artistic Reform Tea? o Sunday, September 19 o...
Hi everyone! Who’s up for some more “CGW Goes to see the Movies (in costume)” events? (These are Meet-up events where each individual is responsible for ...
Hello all. This is an auction that takes place several times a year. It is worthwhile to be on their email list. You can download pics of the items to be...
Hi All, No one posted any suggestions for spot-cleaning the fingertips of white leather gloves. Surely I'm not the only one who has encountered this? Here's...
For all the Disney Villians/Vixens fans... Not only do I want the dolls, but I want their costumes! The 'remixed' looks are awesome!!! Very interesting...
There's a really interesting story about her and some antique patterns she has. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120814/LIVING/708149955 She's doing a...
The Costume College 2012 post mortem will be held on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Ehlers Community Recreation Center, 8150 Knott Ave., Buena...
I have a pair of red and purple striped cotton stockings, and numerous of my Red Hatter friends and acquaintances want their own. In fact, since mine...
I am downsizing and have several torso and full dress forms for sale. I've put them up on craigslist [with photos and prices], but here is a link to all of the...
Thank you to all CGW members who participated in the 2012 election at the annual meeting and by mail. The board of directors for CGW for the 2012-2013 year...
This might give you an idea of what it's like but bear in mind, I was a little busy for two days and didn't go to that many classes. Here are my two blog...
Hi All, Two "how to clean" questions: 1) Does anyone have suggestions for cleaning the fingertips of white leather gloves? They are just a little grimy from...
Just a Reminder that you are invited to dress in 1860's and be part of the audience for this Civil War concert, encouraging them to sing in the sing-a-long...
I’m delighted everyone had a wonderful time at Costume College! Thank you to the committee, faculty, guest teacher, and volunteers for all of the time...
I wore it to CoCo on Sat day and during my Bloomer class. Someone said they saw one on Facebook. Could anyone point me in the right direction or have that...
Good Evening All, After an extended bit of travel post CoCo 2012 it has become apparent that my brown suede hat box has gone missing. A call to the Marriott...
Through a contact at Costume College, this lady contacted me asking if I'd be interested in entering this contest. I'm not a designer, and have too much on my...
Photos from all three days and some random hallway shots! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3584629061919.2133070.1459040482&type=3&l=901859d82c...
When I posted the album, the privacy setting was on "Me Only". Val alerted me to the glitch. Should be okay now. ... CoCo 2012 Costume Exhibit Hall photo album...
These are the photos our photographer, Jerry Abuan, took during the tea. His photos are free to download and for a nominal fee you can also purchase them on...
