(note: this is a LONG post. When replying, trim down to just the points you're asking questions about, or adding info... else you're going to get yelled at.) ...
I am continuing the free access period to the Library, www.costumelibrary.com until Tuesday night so you can see the latest additions. The passwords for the...
... Seconding that. Also, I just had the occasion to test out one of those "dye magnet" products, this one made by Shout, and it really did work. So especially...
I recently bought some brown cotton velveteen thinking it was a lovely bronzey dark olive due to evil deceitful shop lighting. What colour would you over dye...
unfortunately you can't add color on top of color and come out with less color: that its, you can't OVERdye to make something a lighter brown when it started...
(pops in from aforementioned Narnia costume discussion, as a frequent lurker here) That's actually fine to discuss in the purple dress thread there. That was a...
... less brown? Wash it a lot, in hot water, heavy detergent you might be able to lighten it a bit. Yellow orange will go a bit to the gold. All you can do is...
... and come out with less color Sorry, my stupid on not being clear. I don't care if it's still dark, I wasn't going to try lightening it, just to change the...
I have NO idea if it would work on velvet - or how it works at all - but I've seen something called pre-dye colour remover (or similar) floating around my...
Just while we're talking about dying things, I thought I'd ask a question that always pops into my head when I'm thinking about dye! Is it...
... fuchsia but that's the fall back, I'd rather some sort of olive. Well... an easy way... while you're at the craft store, look at a color wheal... and find...
Under the heading of "and now for something completely different": #1 Are there any movie costume websites that have any info about Marion Ravenwood's clothes...
Hi! I'm pretty much a lurker, but I am an avid beader, so I might can help you locate the beads. Try http://www.firemountaingems.com/search.asp?skw=scarab...
#1 Are there any movie costume websites that have any info about Marion Ravenwood's clothes from "Raiders" and "Crystal Skull"? I've been to IndyGear.com and...
Carbon-14 date us, Cat, why don't you! ... Karen Allen actually lives out in the Berkshires of MA, and has her own knitting shop, and she sells designs,...
Dawn, Painting it sounds like a good idea to me. That would be a lot simpler. I am working with my son tonight on a costume for an anime convention. The...
... I would say it all depends on how much work you want to put into it... I would suggest that it might be several layers of cloth, stuffed with batting and...
... <snip> I am looking at the overskirt area, where it looks like the fabric is shaped like little pyramids. <snip> You've gotten several suggestions on the...
Cardboard, tape, and paint, for the quickest method of actual three-dimensional pyramids. Also handy to pattern the pyramid spikes, if you get into a more...
The only thing I can think of if you want a real 3D image is to take some purple (or whatever color you are doing, it looks purple to me maybe midnight blue)...
Will you (or the person wearing it) be wearing this in summer (in North America)? Do you want something 'quick and dirty' or something recognizable? If summer,...
Wow everyone, thanks for the great ideas! I'll definitely look into getting that book that was recommended, that looks like a great resource. I think I'll try...
I wonder if anyone has any good info on the Dustin Hoffman Hook costume from awhile back. Everyone seems to be obssessed with Jack Sparrow but hey, there are...
... costume from awhile back. Everyone seems to be obsessed with Jack Sparrow but hey, there are other snappily dressed pirates out there. DVD is the answer....
Where can I get a pattern for the red and gold sequined dress that Kate Capshaw wore as Willie Scott in The Temple of Doom? That is one kicking dress! And I...
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