Folks, FIDM's Movie Costume exhibit is open though March 29, Wed-Sun. http://fidm.edu/resources/museum+galleries/current-exhibitions.html For those of you who...
I'm hoping someone here knows a bit more about feet than I do! I was lucky enough to find a pair of shoes I wanted for cheap but the seller's only listed US...
... Shoe makers do allow for the difference in fit from flats and heels when they design the shoes. I have some 6.5 inch heels and they are the same size as...
I know that, but I know that in heels, I fit anything from a 7 to a 8.5!!! With "normal" shoes like trainers or such, I'm only ever an 8 or 8.5. ... From:...
I have found this site helpful when converting my shoe size: http://www.onlineconversion.com/clothing_shoes_womens.htm Hope that helps! Mia ... the seller's...
I don't know about the shoe sizes, but the toe-pad I can help on -- what is used in the Ballet world is lambs or sheep wool -- pack it in the toe, check for...
Thanks JoAnne! Were do I get that sort of thing? I've not seen it in fabric stores here, do dance stores stock pre-made ones? ... From: Dressmup@......
Thanks Mia, that's actually another set of figures all together! :P ... From: Mia <miaviolyns@...> Subject: [F-Costume] Re: Shoe size conversions To:...
dance stores sell pre-shaped toe pads, at least they used to when I danced a million years ago but I found the loose stuff worked better, you can shape it to...
The awards were given out Tuesday night for the Costume Designer's Guild. The Dark Night - Lindy Hemming - Excellence in Fantasy Film The Duchess - Michael...
Right now on Turner Classic Movies is the 1938 film Pygmalion. It is the same story as My Fair Lady with the same characters. The ladies' gowns are designed...
I am sending this again. I didn't see it post when I sent it the first time... Right now on Turner Classic Movies is the 1938 film Pygmalion. It is the same...
... the same story as My Fair Lady with the same characters. The ladies' gowns are designed by Schiaparelli and Worth. This is the first time TCM has shown the...
Cat, They announced at the beginning of Pygmalion that it was the first airing on TCM. After that My Fair Lady is playing, followed by Singing in the Rain. I...
I am wondering if anyone is going or have previously attended the Transworld Halloween, Costume & Party Trade show, www.hcpsshow.com . I am considering going...
Is this event open to the public? Silvara ... ============= I am wondering if anyone is going or have previously attended the Transworld Halloween, Costume &...
Silvara, I don't know, you can email them and ask. I am getting in because I have a costume-related business. Although I think I could get in as press and...
Silvara, On the application to attend the show, there is a category for "other." I checked that and got the ticket. Here is the Buyer dept. phone number that...
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/bovil/collections/72157614037265818/> I was going to say that I had a bunch of stuff here, but I didn't shoot that many costumes....
Check out http://dvice.com/archives/2009/02/gaping_hole_cos.php The rest of the costume sucks, but think what you can do with this concept. Think "Death...
Wow! That is awesome! Still a bit bulky, but I'm sure with enough money and enough playing around, you could get something flatter than that - I forsee...
Can anyone recommend a Website that sells 25-50mm Bias Tape, Satin or Foil Jersey (?? the Shiny kind usually only comes in Gold, Silver, Metallic Blue etc...
Blanket binding is usually straight grain, so it will only work best on straight edges. You can gather the edges to make it go around curves, but you will see...
... As Sarah said, you can make bias tape out of fabric, that way you can also have a perfect match. I think what you want is those foil/metallic spandex...
spandex might not even have to be cut on the bias, if the fabric is stretchy enough on the cross (usually the stretchiest direction for knits, even the...
Hi everyone. I am looking for a pattern for a jacket or a coat pattern for a child and I'm having a hard time. What I'm looking for is a straight cut jacket...
Thanks for the replies. ^__^ Ya, I think I got a rough idea how to make Bias Tape using one of those "Bias Tape Making tool"; just not sure if can find one...