... I figured if ... Actually, most of the people I know who have studied hair did so at cosmetology schools--in fact, in at least one specific instance I know...
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darkling2b
Aug 7, 2009 11:47 pm
I'm working with a director I've never worked with before on a production of Grease in the fall. I emailed him last week to ask him if, before I went too far...
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Kimberly
syrilla27
Aug 8, 2009 7:26 pm
What about a drawstring taped lines down the seams? When it is drawn up it looks like a swag valance, then when released (would have to have weights on the...
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Hope Wright
hopewsew
Aug 8, 2009 7:26 pm
I've been prepping a book that will later this year be posted at the Antique Pattern Library web site. This pattern was too different not to be shared. From...
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Valancy Gilliam
wolfiejinn
Aug 8, 2009 7:26 pm
Oh this is seriously awesome and I'm loving it! Thanks for sharing this AND your time and hard work. Wish I had something to contribute myself. :| ... ...
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Kimberly
syrilla27
Aug 8, 2009 7:26 pm
The shirt/bodice front isn't tucked and fully as the back. Would a vest or some such be worn over it?...
11474
Kimberly
syrilla27
Aug 8, 2009 7:26 pm
What about a drawstring taped lines down the seams? When it is drawn up it looks like a swag valance, then when released (would have to have weights on the...
11475
Sterling
dailylunatic
Aug 8, 2009 7:28 pm
I must have caught her on a good day. Got an answer back same day. Unfortunatly, she is unfamilair with the Sheriffmuir. To those that have been sending...
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darkling2b
Aug 9, 2009 6:56 am
Thanks for responding. I think it is going to have to be something along those lines, but I am afraid it's going to make odd looking baby doll pj's! Turns out...
11477
darkling2b
Aug 9, 2009 6:57 am
Are you sure you have front and back sorted out correctly? The buttons were more than likely down the front....
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Kimberly
syrilla27
Aug 9, 2009 5:04 pm
In the picture the shirt is on the form backwards (I didn't take it). But yes, the buttons would be down the front as there is also the small amount of...
11479
Robbin
iba303
Aug 9, 2009 5:05 pm
I agree that it is a lawn/tea dress to be worn in the spring and summer time. It's likely made from batiste, a fine cotton. Other fabric options would have...
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Emme
costumepirate
Aug 10, 2009 6:47 pm
Check out UNSCA in Winston Salem, NC. They have a graduate and undergrad program in wigs and makeup. www.ncarts.edu Emme Hall Costume Manager Ford's...
11481
llsturts@...
llsturts
Aug 11, 2009 6:24 pm
I'm needing to work up a rental form. I know there are several examples in the files on the Yahoo Groups home page for CostumersManifesto, but for some reason...
11482
zephyrvrym
Aug 15, 2009 12:05 am
Hi, just a little info. I want to work with elastic materials for the creation of a body suit. How do I stitch it. Can I do it on a machine or is it hands...
11483
Curtis
GCKidd
Aug 15, 2009 3:42 pm
You can machine-stitch it...hand-sewing would be a VERY long process. I actually only rarely use a stretch thread, but I do use a zig-zag stitch (it will...
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Claudia Hill
sunshadowlady
Aug 15, 2009 5:41 pm
Zephyr, Sew it on your sewing machine using a slight zigzag stitch with a sharp needle if the fabric is woven or a ball point needle if the fabric is...
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Marnie Bragg
marnirog
Aug 16, 2009 9:53 pm
I sew lycra body suits for our dance studio, but I haven't put a zipper in one. A pattern like Kwik Sew will have all the info you need. I use regular thread...
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Sterling
dailylunatic
Aug 16, 2009 9:53 pm
... Standard seem allowances. Aside from using a zig-zag or a stretch stitch I generally don't do much differently. Which is your decision. Try it on a peice...
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geneiak
Aug 23, 2009 6:54 pm
also lay fabric out flat on cutting table the night b4 you plan to cut to allow it to relax- and do NOT allow fabric to hang off table when cutting as it will...
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sonia roman
sonai1121
Aug 24, 2009 3:32 am
sewing stretch fabric can be tricky...if you have a zig zag..make it a very small zig zag...i have found that a serger works best, you can also sew the seam...
11489
gsbse1
Aug 28, 2009 5:40 pm
I'm trying to learn draping using a book and they say to mark reference points with tape but I haven't been able to figure out what kind of tape it is and...
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Sylvia Rognstad
sylrog80303
Aug 28, 2009 5:47 pm
Twill tape. You just pin it on the mannequin. ... Sylvia Rognstad www.ezzyworld.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Kelley Maxfield
sewinmommy
Aug 28, 2009 9:39 pm
Check Threads magazine Number 141 march 2009 pg 60. Gives great details on how the basic draping starts. Kelley From: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com...
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Andrea aka Hunny
hunnyb8975
Aug 28, 2009 10:44 pm
Sylvia's the BEST! cotton style tape, they called it in school at FIT. What book are you learning from Sam, isnt draping FUN? Another technique a teacher teach...
11493
gsbse1
Aug 29, 2009 6:20 pm
Thanks so much for clearing that up for me! I'm using draping for apparel design by Helen Joseph-Armstrong. I believe it was here that someone suggested it. It...
11494
makingyourdreamcometrue
makingyourdr...
Aug 29, 2009 7:18 pm
http://www.pyratedaze.com/...
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Debbie Lough
debbie_lough
Aug 29, 2009 7:18 pm
you can use any type of tape or ribbon - anything really that's relatively narrow - you attach with pins. or you can use self adhesive 'fashion tape' that's...
11496
gbreed2001
Aug 30, 2009 4:02 am
I used Draping tape to teach draping. I order it from Atlanta Thread, It only comes in red and black, and is $6.50 for a pack of two rolls one of each color. I...
11497
cloakmakerusa
Aug 31, 2009 5:23 am
In a pinch, you can use painter's blue masking tape, as long as you don't leave it on too long (more than 2 weeks or so) Dina Flockhart Cloak & Dagger...
