Hi, all. I'm hoping you can help me with a Nymphadora Tonks costume. I was going to get a local alterations shop to make the jacket for me, but I'm becoming...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Dec 1, 2008 9:57 pm
... reasonable price? Hi Cynthia... List mod here. Not meaning to be a grouch... but this list is a no-buy/no-sell list.... so the above question is a no-no....
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Sarah
strong_sarah
Dec 1, 2008 10:37 pm
what a cool coat!! The fabric looks like that sort of "lizard skin" stuff, probably in with the suede-like and 'moleskin' fabrics, or maybe over by the ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Dec 2, 2008 12:19 am
Was just reviewing the costume again and noticed the name of the pictures. This is from Harry Potter! (Said I didn't know the costume.) While not throwing...
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Sarah
strong_sarah
Dec 2, 2008 1:19 am
... http://www.butterick.com/item/B6844.htm??tab=list/costumes&page=all huh, that wouldn't have jumped out at me. What about Butterick 5295 ...
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S. M. Wand
dermawoman
Dec 2, 2008 2:02 pm
I think I can find a coat that looks better, faster, (or maybe not, URLs have been flying like snowflakes here). Try this Simplicity pattern, #5386,...
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Jules
jules_emt2
Dec 2, 2008 3:28 pm
I bought a matrix style coat for my daughter on ebay, just put in matrix coat on search if you don't want to make it yourself, it is black denim unlined, I was...
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Elizabeth
muppetgirl98
Dec 5, 2008 6:59 pm
Don't know if this list accepts these posts, but just in case, I think the other costumers might be interested in this great sale this weekend. *** COSTUME...
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Elizabeth
muppetgirl98
Dec 5, 2008 7:02 pm
PS - I'm bringing OVER 10 LARGE BOXES of beautiful fabric myself to my friends sale. So come and pick up some great fabric at incredible prices and get...
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Amanda
cuprysa
Dec 18, 2008 7:57 pm
Happy Holidays, everyone! Everyone done with their shopping? *eg* I'm making a rather over-the-top costume with a very wide brim feathered hat. I'd say...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Dec 18, 2008 11:16 pm
... Lets here it for Amazon shipping! The poor postman. ... feathered hat. I... I have minimal experience with buckram, and wasn't sure if that would give ...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Dec 19, 2008 1:10 am
... even crown buckram sometimes doesn't seem too stiff. You can always take even more layers and zig-zag them together (that's what I do with hats). Or if you...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Dec 19, 2008 4:01 am
what about that special double- sided fusible interfacing they use for the fabric boxes/bowls? that's pretty stiff, and it won't collapse if it gets wet like...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Dec 19, 2008 4:15 am
... the fabric boxes/bowls? that's pretty stiff, and it won't collapse if it gets wet like buckram. You can still wire the edge if necessary. That's fine if...
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psacui
Dec 19, 2008 1:02 pm
... for ... if it ... bit ... brim, ... have ... give ... sure ... Do you really need to start from scratch? Pattern Studio has a decent selection of hat...
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Sarah
strong_sarah
Dec 19, 2008 3:37 pm
bookmarking! :)...
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Naresha
naresha_ninya
Dec 27, 2008 8:00 am
Sorry for the non fantasy question, but I've just watched the (2005) Mel Brook's film "The Producers" and have a sudden urge to get a costume together for...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Dec 27, 2008 9:21 am
... Mel Brook's film "The Producers" and have a sudden urge to get a costume together for Ulla! Hey, if it's a movie costume. It's on topic. If we know of a...
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Penny Ladnier
fashin_cop
Dec 27, 2008 9:34 am
The email list SewRetro knows a lot about vintage looking patterns, accessories, etc.. They are on yahoogroups at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sewretro/ . ...
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psacui
Dec 27, 2008 12:35 pm
try agelesspatterns.com, lanetzliving.net and momspatterns.com for retro patterns. For retro lingerie try retrolingerie.com ... (2005) Mel Brook's film "The...
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Naresha
naresha_ninya
Dec 27, 2008 1:24 pm
Thanks for the pattern links, lanetz looks like I might be able to find something! Are you sure about the retrolingerie link though? That gave me something...
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Alyson
kemperoctavia
Dec 27, 2008 4:24 pm
I am creating a medieval fantasy wedding dress for my daughter. She would like the bodice rouched a little bit. How do I rouch a bodice that originally does...
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Sarah
strong_sarah
Dec 27, 2008 6:06 pm
Depends on the velvet, if it's really stiff, no. But if it's a soft fabric, like a silk-rayon, it should do fine. Remember to test a sample first! Also do all...
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Sarah
strong_sarah
Dec 27, 2008 7:15 pm
http://books.google.com/books?id=Yoj3gJJpP60C The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Colette Wolff is now on line, and on page 17 there is a description of the...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Dec 27, 2008 9:00 pm
... <http://books.google.com/books?id=Yoj3gJJpP60C> The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Colette Wolff is now on line, and on page 17 there is a description of...
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Alyson
kemperoctavia
Dec 27, 2008 10:38 pm
Thanks for the step by step. This helps a lot! Kemper Life is meant to be an adventure; change is a gift that we have to learn to use aright. A Celtic curse is...
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Pamela Sacui
psacui
Dec 28, 2008 1:35 pm
Sorry, I just surfed it superficially and what I got was just some lingerie. Oops, sorry, just checked it out. Sorry about the Suburban Sluts. Try...
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Naresha
naresha_ninya
Dec 29, 2008 9:15 am
... Really nice big shot of the white dress here (and the shoes too) http://www.matthewbroderick.net/image/movie/producers/producersaostcover01.jpg Both...
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psacui
Dec 29, 2008 12:54 pm
They are called "Character" or "stage" shoes and you should be able to get them at either a dance store or any theatrical costume outlet. They are mid-range...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Dec 30, 2008 9:04 am
Going to re list the link cleanly. Remember to put spaces before and after links http://groups.yahoo.com/group/F-Costume/photos/album/1292099986/pic/list ...
