If I remember right it chain mail & jewels... Been awhile since I saw it. But the company that made it does headpieces/viels and sell them at Ren Faires. ...
I'm still working on parts of this study so it's not complete yet..but here it 'tis: http://www.elvenhippiegypsy.com/pennylanecostumestudy.html Enjoy~ ...
Hi, Need some tips putting together a 1950s Outfit (the kind usually worn by teens and young adults ;-) ). Something along the line of Simplicity 5403 or...
... worn by teens and young adults ;-) ). Something along the line of Simplicity 5403 or McCall's M7253. Yea, that's real easy. No pattern needed. ... ...
Circle skirts are pretty easy, if you don't have a pattern you can just draw arcs using your tape measure if you are comfortable enough with geometry to...
Thanks Cat and Sarah for the tips. -__^ ... enough ... and ... When I draw out the Pattern for Circle Skirt or Cloak, I usually make a quater Circle on the...
Hey folks, Just want everyone to know that we've now opened up the Cafe Press store for Alley Cat Scratch Costume in time for you to do your holiday shopping....
I love the cat scratching the dress form! I've got a CP store too but I'm the only person who's ever bought from it! LOL Awesome Guys Sydne ... store ... ...
Hi: I'm doing a ren-style costume and I have a question regarding the bodice/corset. Should the channels for the boning be visible from the outside? My...
Sounds like your corset and bodice are going to end up as a single garment. You can do it that way, or you can make the corset a separate garment. Even if they...
... instinct says no, but the way the pattern is written, it seems to show. Well, actually, that's a "design feature". If you're doing something goth/mod...
Hi Sarah: That's what I thought. I'm using Simplicity 4488 as the basis and modifying from there. It states to use fashion fabric, interfacing and lining (3...
Cat: I'm working with Simplicity 4488 as the basis and mod-ing from there. The fabrics are microvelvet and satin, so I'm dry-cleaning and not washing,...
It helps a lot to see the pattern! yay for Andrea's easy-make period costumes! I would guess that if you used something like horsehair canvas for the ...
Oh, just remembered, I'm also a big fan of keeping the skirt(s) separate from the bodice, it's easier to make and wear. At least in theater. I use a couple of...
Skirt hooks??? Oooo..... Where would I find and how do they work? Sounds like a great time-saver! ~Iria ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... <snip> Should the channels for the boning be visible from the outside? <snip> I'd say there are three basic variations to this question, from most visible...
In the notion section near the other hooks and eyes, these will be broad flat things, the hook has an approximately semi circular front, and three attachment...
For all those who have replied regarding the corset question, I've posted a pic of what I have so far. Very rough, just pinned together, to give you all an...
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Looking good, I can see why you would rather not run a lot of sewing lines through the fashion fabric, being that yummy velvet. :) ... posted a pic ... all an...
OK ... I will try again. I was very clumsy in my attempt to isolate a sentence and then comment. !!!! I ended up with a bunch of unwanted stuff. "yay for...
Hi Andrea, good to hear from you! I always wish there were more men's patterns of the quality of the women's things. If you look at the whole range, there are...
... I agree this is looking very nice indeed. I love velvet too. If you stick to the pattern you will have a nice curved line in the bodice. It will not be a...
... The flat sort of hooks & eyes, like this set from Greenberg & Hammer: <http://www.greenberghammer.com/store.asp?ItemID=2901> I've seen them used as...
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