I think that's perhaps the best advice anyone could give - find out EXACTLY what your daughter wants. There are so many different and widely varied elements to...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 4, 2011 10:48 pm
Ouch! It's just till Sunday but stock on hand. Totes and storage organizes for 40-50% off. Ott lights, and those crazy expensive bulbs are 50% off. Lots of...
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slc_fire
Feb 5, 2011 12:04 am
Thanks for feeding the addiction Cat! :) ________________________________ From: Cat Devereaux <CatDevereaux@...> To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 5, 2011 1:40 am
... Glad to obliged! There's more to life than fabric.... got ta put it some place and gota be able to see it. But seriously for a moment, only time to buy...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Feb 5, 2011 4:26 am
and if you are on the mailing list, there is a 50% off single item coupon. I used it to get a bolt of muslin still in the shrink wrap (don't need to measure...
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Nora
von_drago
Feb 5, 2011 1:40 pm
I know everybody is focused on CC29 right now but just a reminder that CC30's Future Fashion Folio is open for submissions RIGHT NOW!! We will be accepting...
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penny@...
fashin_cop
Feb 6, 2011 7:43 am
This was such a cool event! I wish that I was there. Watch the video in as high resolution as you can. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSUries-U9w Costume...
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penny@...
fashin_cop
Feb 9, 2011 12:34 am
This is so sad! http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/07/rio-carnival-samba-city-fire Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 9, 2011 5:48 am
... And they need them by the beginning of March... almost impossible for them to put things together. Really sad. Wonder if they'll give up for the year, or...
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niphredil_rj
Feb 9, 2011 7:25 pm
Hi, Cat, The top person is the Carnavalesco. He comes up with the theme for the parade, creates a sort of story-arc, and designs everything: floats, costumes,...
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penny@...
fashin_cop
Feb 9, 2011 7:40 pm
Thank you Betina for the update. I am so worried for them. Going to Rio for Carnival is on my bucket list, so one day I will take you up on the offer. Other...
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Bruce & Nora Mai
casamai
Feb 9, 2011 7:46 pm
Good to know they won't be judged this year; such a heartbreaking disaster for them., they work all year for this! And if I ever get to Rio for Carnival,...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 9, 2011 7:52 pm
... professionals.So, I guess you can say they are costumers. :o) Getting paid doesn't stop the costuming/glitz bug. Sure there are some it's just a 9 to 5......
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Feb 10, 2011 3:06 pm
A friend got some sewing stuff at a tag sale or something, and brought me a few items that she didn't want. One is the little instruction booklet for the...
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Susan Toker
lynsepotter
Feb 13, 2011 1:03 pm
Watch the video clip. Really cool. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-12434902 Susan [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Feb 13, 2011 3:16 pm
ooooh, wish I could go to that sale! :D Probably safer that I can't! S...
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slc_fire
Feb 13, 2011 3:23 pm
Oh to live in England! I would love to at least get to rummage through all that art! Thanks for the link! ________________________________ From: Susan Toker...
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Ellen
ellen_rustad
Feb 14, 2011 12:54 am
Drooling on my computer... Ellen...
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cuprysa@...
cuprysa
Feb 14, 2011 8:27 pm
Hello! I'm about to redo my sewing room, and I was wondering if there is anything that I can put on my windows (besides curtains) that will protect my sewing...
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cuprysa@...
cuprysa
Feb 14, 2011 8:39 pm
That is a weird subject line ^_^ I just put together a pirate coat using home dec fabrics and while I love the look, it is too darn heavy and warm. I ended up...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 14, 2011 9:04 pm
... anything that I can put on my windows (besides curtains) that will protect my sewing room from sunlight? That UV window protection stuff. Peel and stick. ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 14, 2011 10:58 pm
... Need more info... what did you line it with? Something like cotton, which is breathable might help a little bit. ... things up. I already need to go in...
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Shalazar
firequeen450
Feb 15, 2011 12:17 am
My daughter does motion capture suits for video games and the movie
industry. A customer has asked her to airbrush 'texture' onto some of the
suits 'to...
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Amanda
cuprysa
Feb 15, 2011 3:25 am
Thank you! I investigated on their website and that stuff looks good. Thanks again! Â - Amanda ... From: Cat Devereaux <CatDevereaux@...> ...
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Amanda
cuprysa
Feb 15, 2011 3:29 am
... From: Cat Devereaux <CatDevereaux@...> ... Need more info... what did you line it with? Something like cotton, which is breathable...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 15, 2011 3:36 am
... At least sub for a polished cotton., You'll still get shinny. It will breath a bit better. The polly isn't providing any structure... so it's bout look....
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Amanda
cuprysa
Feb 15, 2011 6:22 am
Thanks, Cat. Maybe I can reuse the lining for the outer layer of another coat ;) Â - Amanda ... From: Cat Devereaux <CatDevereaux@...> Subject:...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 15, 2011 7:59 am
... If it's stretchy and bagging, you want to do a loose coat/wrap, something that doesn't need structure. -Cat-...
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Susan Toker
lynsepotter
Feb 15, 2011 1:13 pm
Try to use a natural fabric (cotton, linen, rayon) that breathes. Most poly linings will just make it hotter. Susan On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 3:00 AM, Cat...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Feb 15, 2011 1:56 pm
... I asked a friend (not onlist) who does a lot of airbrushing with her costumes, and this was her reply. Hope it helps! -Judy if it is going to be washed...
