I've made this dress. It is a ROYAL bleep bleep BLEEEP.... it's a very difficult convoluted neckline. My mother is a professional seamstress and she was...
5897
Hazel Daniel
hazel.daniel...
Nov 19, 2012 2:50 pm
Oh! You mean kinda like having a separate boned bodice sewn into the dress, kinda like a sandwich? Really? I thought you weren't allowed to remove the...
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Elizabeth Phillips
lilibetp
Nov 19, 2012 3:10 pm
Really? I was thinking of making that for myself for a family wedding. Guess I'll do something else. ________________________________ From: slc_fire...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Nov 19, 2012 5:16 pm
wow, bummer. :( looked so good!...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Nov 19, 2012 5:26 pm
Yeah, like that. The foundation is like an almost-corset (it's not designed to squeeze you, just to fit really closely so your waist can support the dress)...
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Elizabeth Phillips
lilibetp
Nov 19, 2012 5:42 pm
Absolutely get the measurements with the foundation garments the person is going to wear! I made a wedding dress a couple of years ago that ended up being...
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Hazel Daniel
hazel.daniel...
Nov 19, 2012 6:56 pm
Do you know of any good patterns for the foundation garment I could use? Ideal fabrics? I know that coutil is used alot in corsets.... So the foundation is...
5903
aquazoo@...
carolkocian
Nov 19, 2012 8:16 pm
At the fabric store, just explain that you are trying to decide between a couple of different patterns, and that you would like to see the instructions for...
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Sarah Strong
strong_sarah
Nov 19, 2012 10:27 pm
If the pattern you end up using as a starting point doesn't include a foundation (lots of bridal patterns do) then you'll want to derive it from the dress...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Nov 20, 2012 1:53 am
... I'd want to go beyond that point. Foundation garments are critical... AND I'd want a t shirt duck tape over that to make the pattern. Measurements only...
5906
Pierre & Sandy Pettin...
lichaiya
Nov 20, 2012 4:28 am
They're baaaack! ... International Costumers' Guild Archivist http://www.costume.org/gallery2/main.php "Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat...
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Naresha
naresha_ninya
Nov 20, 2012 11:16 am
No fittings? That's going to be exceptionally problematic even with the most precise and detailed measurements, especially with a dress that is designed to...
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Carol Kocian
carolkocian
Nov 20, 2012 1:52 pm
... Agreed! The alternative is for the client to understand the compromise needed. The original dress was made with lots of structure and with the actress...
5909
Jim or Chris Porter
jimchris_porter
Nov 20, 2012 5:12 pm
Would it help with the weight if the bodice and skirt were constructed a separate pieces? ________________________________ From: Naresha...
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Hazel Daniel
hazel.daniel...
Nov 23, 2012 10:59 am
Awwwww man.......*headdesk* I swear someone up there has it in for me. Just when I think I've found a pattern.......
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Jim or Chris Porter
jimchris_porter
Nov 23, 2012 5:23 pm
There is a similar Vintage Vogue in the current catalog that does not seem to have the collar. Perhaps it is less origami-like? ...
5912
celefinniel
Nov 25, 2012 8:38 pm
This issue explores many aspects of the supernatural and the opportunities they present for creative costuming. Articles cover Creature from the Black Lagoon,...
5913
F-Costume@yahoogroups...
Dec 1, 2012 8:26 pm
Monthly rules reminder.... ... Yahoo groups have multiple options for receiving messages. - individual<br> - digest - all messages combined and sent once a day...
5914
Mari
mlewis92104
Dec 3, 2012 7:36 pm
Hello All! I am including Jerry Abuan's writeup about the Silent Film Costume Walkabout last Sunday! Please don't be shy about sending in your input and...
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s
slc_fire
Dec 18, 2012 6:12 pm
Hi all! I'm going to make some Wanderer characters from the game Journey. I want the bands to light up around the bottom of the cape (the yellow parts). Is...
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Sabine Pothmann
naergilien
Dec 18, 2012 10:49 pm
Hi Sheree, ... Yes. The unquestionable wisdom of Google, if asked for 'EL Foil' or 'EL Panel' as well as 'EL Tape' should be the solution for both the bands...
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slc_fire
Dec 19, 2012 2:03 pm
Holy amazing! I LOVE the electroluminescent panels! Â Thank you for the links Sabine! Â Â Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we...
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slc_fire
Dec 19, 2012 2:06 pm
I have one more random question... What is this fantastic looking Myth Masque?!? Can we little folk attend? I promise I won't drool on the costumes.... much! ...
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F-Costume@yahoogroups...
Jan 1, 2013 8:50 pm
Monthly rules reminder.... ... Yahoo groups have multiple options for receiving messages. - individual<br> - digest - all messages combined and sent once a day...
5920
antigone68104
Jan 3, 2013 12:22 pm
A gentleman in another group I'm part of has a couple questions on Chicago police uniforms of the "pulp era". 1) From what he's found, shoes and belts would be...
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slc_fire
Jan 3, 2013 2:11 pm
There is a Crime museum in Chicago. That might be a great place to start especially for pictures from the period. http://www.crimemuseum.org  Surprisingly...
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Mari
mlewis92104
Jan 4, 2013 6:42 pm
Please forgive any duplication . . . I am sending this notice to several groups and organizations. THE SALUTE TO VIENNA – NEW YEAR'S DAY MASKED BALL COSTUME ...
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s
slc_fire
Jan 8, 2013 9:41 pm
I found this cute little article on the season 3 fashions of Downton Abbey. Thought it might be of interest here. ...
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Susan Toker
lynsepotter
Jan 10, 2013 5:38 pm
This is an example of archeologists research that rather resembles the same analysis costumers do in recreating clothing wether historical or from a media...
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Denise Winter
costumepassion
Jan 10, 2013 8:57 pm
For those that may not know, Costume Con 31 is in Denver this year May 17-21, 2013. Attached is a link to the progress report that provides details. this is a...
