Ok how much bigger than the pattern do you need -NO PRESSURE, NO DIAMONDS. ... From: candice_wheat To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
I have this pattern in my studio, so perhaps I can help. I have worked with alot of Vogue patterns over the years, sometimes they run large so you may not have...
This is a very difficult pattern. Bias and assemetrical seams are not easy to do and make look right without alot of patient and a fair amount of skill. You...
Anyone have a source for an upper class girls' victorian boot? We are using English riding boots for our Urchins in Christmas Carol, but I need something...
Hello dear Costumers! My friend Andrea is moving out of NY and is selling part of her amazing wardrobe kit. This is the list .. and her email / phone is below ...
In a fit of overconfidence, I have agreed to be Team Leader for the new Christmas production at church. There will be one angel in flying harness in an over...
Hi Jane: Are you looking for information about the harness, the costume to go over it, or both? Please tell me you are planning to use a professional harness...
Hi, I've worked on a few shows with harnesses and costumes. The harness wranglers can give lots of very important advice, especially about safety issues....
"Are you looking for information about the harness, the costume to go over it, or both? Please tell me you are planning to use a professional harness with...
... It all depends on the rig. If they're just supposed to hang, suspended, then the wires will generally attach high in the back or at the shoulders...
We are currently preparing a production of Peter Pan. ZFX Flying is doing our flying rig, etc. They have told us it is best to wait until they come in w/ the...
I agree to wait. We had the diagrams for the harness, before we started the costumes, We finished the costume and rigged the costume after ZFX arrived. Joy...
I did the same show 4 years ago..Peter Pan and also worked with Zfx for the flying.. All the costumes were made to what the directors wanted..We then added a...
This production company is giving me double signals. First they say they want really gorgeous costumes and to find the best. I must rent it all, there is no...
I appreciate all the info on harness/wire rigging, very excellent, thank you everyone. Jane Waligorski [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Be really careful. There was a terrible accident last Christmas at a Cincinnati Church. There were a few things that went wrong. One thing was the robe got...
Hi Jane:  You can definitely make the costume and then go back and create the openings. It will be easier if the garment has a center back seam (easy to...
I need help with hats, I will have men in alpine hats and women in Nazi caps dancing a lot. I would like to know how you all make the hats stay on the dancers....
I've done it a few ways, depending on the hat, but the following have generally had the best results... Elastic--use 1/8" or 1/4", black if the performer has...
Has anyone got a method for cleaning white mildew spots from felt and wool hats? These are high quality wool felt, fur felt, and wool fabric hats that have...
I have used goof off in the past and it works on a lot of things. Use a small amount and blot it after it is on for a wile Or if this doesn't work poor some on...
Hello All, I am a senior, marketing student at the University of Central Florida. I am currently taking an Entertainment marketing class and have been assigned...
I really liked the Willy Wonka ideas I saw on this site. I am directing the musical at my grade school in January. I would really like to buy or rent already...
I've never had mildew spots that were white...a lot of other colors (though green was most common). I've only seen it happen on hats that were put in storage...
Sometimes vinegar works - I'd pre-test on the inside of the hat using a Q-tip dipped in vinegar to see if it stained & if it didn't I would carefully dab the...
Good day to all. Would anyone have advice to offer regarding instructions on constructing or a base pattern (or place to reasonably purchase) full face (as in,...
schenz theatricals in cincinnati has some info on their website that might help- one is about working with celastic another working with eva foam and one on...
... constructing or a base pattern (or place to reasonably purchase) full face (as in, you don't see the face of the person inside at all)and body mascot-style...
I know quite a few of you live in the NY area. I am looking for square snaps that are 6mm or smaller. Does anyone know where I can buy these by the bulk, or...
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