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...
20mm could be plenty if it's bold, bright tape with plenty of contrast to the main fabric. It will pop out. I assume you are planning to apply all the tape to...
Quick design contest: robot design, but, close to costuming.... *"STEAMPUNK CYLON" CONTEST * Imagine a Cylon Heavy Raider crashes in the 1800s somewhere on...
Last time I contacted CheepTrims, about a week ago, they replied they only sell to the trade,you must have a business license to buy.Too bad. melody " But,...
... only sell to the trade,you must have a business license to buy.Too bad. Ah, they're pretty loose about the definition. They don't want to mess w/ the...
I apologize for all the cross-posting, if you're on multiple lists and see this a lot, but it's the best way to get news out to lots of people who aren't...
Hello Everyone, I may have jumped the gun here, joining a group and all, I apologize if this is a newbie mistake. I really like the Stargate Atlantis Wraith...
Are there any good photos available for this (Stargate Wraith) costume? JoAnne Kirley Costumes, Period. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
well you came to the right place, I did a SGA wraith for Hallowwen in 08, you can find some pictures and the quick version of how I did it and contact me off...
You may also want to check out sg1props.com. You might also want to check out the wolf pack elite forums since they do a lot of different things as well. I...
... if this is a newbie mistake. Welcome to the party. We're into making costumes around here, and helping you make costumes. It's a no-buy/no-sell list for...
Hi, all. As I'm getting prepared for Costume Con 27 in Baltimore, MD (May 1-4, http://www.costume-con.com/cc27/INDEX.HTM if you haven't checked it out), I've...
Fashion show costumes are done except for hemming, a bit of trimming, and the headpieces. F/SF costumes - Pierres is done except for hems, mine is partially...
Ready? Nope. Exceited, definitly. This will be my first time going to Costume Con, as I am a relative costuming newbie. I think I made my my first Costume...
... Advice for a first-timer--in no particular order-- 1. Don't be afraid to say "I love your costume! How did you do that?" to strangers. There's a joke about...
And donąt forget the shopping opportunities! There are great bonding moments available in the face of a stack of books or a pile of lace . . . MD Smith ...
... Don't miss anything! Seriously, make sure you attend the Friday Night Social and dive in. The weekend is always busy and the Social allows us all a little...
... So far all the advice has been great! Yup, do all that. One thing, this year, the con suite will have no furniture in it (aside from tables on which you'll...
A great way to meet people is offer to help out some where. There is always something that needs to be done in the con Suite and other places. I'll be...
That's me this year with a little bit of creative work for the SF show. I'm filling in as part of a friend's presentation because one of the people has had to...
i am very excited about cc27 being in Baltimore. I have never been and have always wanted to go but just could not take the time off from work. I'm a theatre...