... off an auction like this and found that ... Who buys a 30K costume to WEAR it?! I spend that much on it, it's going in a glass case to be oogled and...
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Apr 1, 2006 5:54 pm
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Hi everyone! I'm relatively new to the whole costuming side of sewing, although I've been making clothing since I was a wee thing (And that was a long time...
... welcome to the fun! ... ahhhh - I know just the thing! well, there was something better, but I'm not sure it's available anymore. Check out EL wire. It...
That's brilliant! I didn't even know there was such a thing, but will definitely check it out. It sounds exactly like what I need! The bodice idea sounds...
... If you are careful, you should be able to couch it with a zigzag stitch. it's great fun - I used a bunch of it braided up to make a halo for a Dawn...
... Tie off VERY often... and tie tight both when you start and stop sequins. If an area is going to have a lot of stretch, you need to stretch that area to...
... If the fabric has one-way stretch, run the stitches the other direction. If the fabric stretches in both directions, take your time and literally stitch...
... It will be faster. You get a washable fabric glue and a small application bottle.. or just use a complementy t-shirt paint and dab down the dots and then...
... should I line it? Sequins aren't going to make up for having a shear fabric.... This sounds like you're just looking for a mass of sequins... if you want...
Thanks for all the replies...The look I'm going for is like this if this helps... http://www.beyonceworld.net/gallery/performances/2005/KennedyCenterHono ...
... rs/images/002.jpg The body is formed of strings of sequins.... much easier and faster. If you have the right foot, you can sew those down with a big zig...
For those of you not acquainted with them, Western Costume is one of the worlds biggest costume houses. They've got an amazing stock from movies and plays. ...
Long ago hubby and I both added LEDS to a costume for me. It did work too. And added a battery-operated piece to my Tuskan costume so the fan would work in my...
Would you happen to have a pic somewhere? I'd love to take a look. And the fan idea is great...I'm always getting too hot anyway, much less in a mask! I...
... bright also depends on how long a length you're powering over what size inverter. For example: I got a 9' length of white with a small inverter that ran...
I thought you guys may be interestd in this auction of costumes from the upcoming ABC miniseries. Even if you're not going to buy anything, it's nice to get...
... I think this might have been the pattern I used for one of my dresses. I'm a little confused: this pattern is for a 1piece dress. You widened the lower...
... I drafted in the two seams (I tried to use a pettern for the top seam but found drafting it in works better) Thanks for the help I will proboly add a gore...
... Should I have made the skirt wider then the pattern and if not how much wider should I make it (I am not good at estimizing width of dresses and skirts). ...
We are supposed to discuss King Kong here, right? OK, well while prom dress shopping yesterday I found a dress that really reminded me of Ann's Beauty dress at...
... Yup, Kong is fantasy... or at least I bet NY hope so! ... though we're pretty liberal about any movie costume discussion here. ... really reminded me of...
Hey, Does anyone know where I can find good pics of the designs on Susan's green dress from Narnia? I tried the double disk but it only had more pics of the...
Before I go too much into it, I'd like to know if it's all right if I even bring this up here. There's this gown that I saw Cate Blanchett wear to an awards...
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