We are planning a period styles for theatre design to be taught by myself--the
costume designer--and the scenic designer.  I was wondering if anyone else has
experience with this class being team-taught and what text people like.

Thanks for any input and advice.

Lia

Thats sound awesome!

Yeah Ive be interested on what books would teach a class like that.

:)

Im a self taught costume designer, period research is pretty daunting


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From: liahansen <lia.hansen@...>
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 6:14:55 PM
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Period Styles Class


We are planning a period styles for theatre design to be taught by myself--the
costume designer--and the scenic designer.  I was wondering if anyone else has
experience with this class being team-taught and what text people like.

Thanks for any input and advice.

Lia







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I love "Period Style for the Theatre" by Douglas Hansen, but I don't think it's
in print anymore.

Cynthia Corley
Orange Coast College

Hello:  I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on making hats & garments
with fake fruit?
I will be working on costumes inspired by Carmen Miranda & Josephine Baker and
would love to know:

1. Where would I find fake fruit in bulk and suitable for costumes? This project
would be for about 30-50 people in a dance troupe so potentially would need a
lot!
2. What are some ways to attach fruit onto a hat or garment?

I'll be conducting research this week, but hopefully some of you have some clues
and sources to start with.

Thanks & Have a great week!


Miss Cherylee
Hot Pink Feathers
www.hotpinkfeathers.com
Performer ~ Dancer ~ Costumer

This may not be the best method, but I did this 2 years ago and it was quick,
cheat and it worked.

I used a small, shallow straw basket for the base and turned it upside down.  On
top of that I attached a styrofoam cone by running some florist's wire in a "U"
shape through the bottom of the basket and into the foam.  I also used hot glue
to further secure the cone to the basket.

I attached plastic fruit to the cone and top of the hat (around the base of the
cone) with either more florist wire (which works well with grapes) or hot glue
(which worked better for the bananas and pineapples).

I then took a strip of foam rubber and glued it inside the basket to make it
more secure and more comfortable on the actor's head.  Finally, I added an
elastic strap to go under the chin, took a bright, printed kerchief around the
back of the actor's head and tied that around the base of the basket, then
stitched big, dangly earrings to each side (this was for a quick change).

Good luck,

Donna




-----Original Message-----
From: Cherylee <soul.searchin@...>
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Feb 15, 2010 12:00 pm
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Fruit Sources




Hello: I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on making hats & garments
with fake fruit?
I will be working on costumes inspired by Carmen Miranda & Josephine Baker and
would love to know:

1. Where would I find fake fruit in bulk and suitable for costumes? This project
would be for about 30-50 people in a dance troupe so potentially would need a
lot!
2. What are some ways to attach fruit onto a hat or garment?

I'll be conducting research this week, but hopefully some of you have some clues
and sources to start with.

Thanks & Have a great week!

Miss Cherylee
Hot Pink Feathers
www.hotpinkfeathers.com
Performer ~ Dancer ~ Costumer







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I have a source i  hand pick what ever you need  they are NOT online!!
Tell me your wants needs and i can tell you the price!!
  Some are fabric covered so you can sew them on!
the plastic ones  pop a hole with a awl or glue gun and use ribbon or twine to
tie on!
Feel free to  e-mail me! makingyourdreamcometrue@... and i can see if i can
help!


--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, "Cherylee" <soul.searchin@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello:  I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on making hats &
garments with fake fruit?
> I will be working on costumes inspired by Carmen Miranda & Josephine Baker and
would love to know:
>
> 1. Where would I find fake fruit in bulk and suitable for costumes? This
project would be for about 30-50 people in a dance troupe so potentially would
need a lot!
> 2. What are some ways to attach fruit onto a hat or garment?
>
> I'll be conducting research this week, but hopefully some of you have some
clues and sources to start with.
>
> Thanks & Have a great week!
>
>
> Miss Cherylee
> Hot Pink Feathers
> www.hotpinkfeathers.com
> Performer ~ Dancer ~ Costumer
>

I have done this before....you need hollow plastic fruit (I bought mine online).
Make small holes in one end and just sew them onto the garment or hat with clear
thread.

Carin
www.CarinJacobsCostumeDesign.com
562-547-9276 cell






To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
From: soul.searchin@...
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:00:22 +0000
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Fruit Sources





Hello: I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on making hats & garments
with fake fruit?
I will be working on costumes inspired by Carmen Miranda & Josephine Baker and
would love to know:

1. Where would I find fake fruit in bulk and suitable for costumes? This project
would be for about 30-50 people in a dance troupe so potentially would need a
lot!
2. What are some ways to attach fruit onto a hat or garment?

I'll be conducting research this week, but hopefully some of you have some clues
and sources to start with.

Thanks & Have a great week!

Miss Cherylee
Hot Pink Feathers
www.hotpinkfeathers.com
Performer ~ Dancer ~ Costumer






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i would check with a floral supply  for the fruit-

as for attaching i have used a tagger with long what ever they are called-
like the things they use to attach hanging price tags to clothing
you can get these usually thru a dry cleaning supply place-

retshopbuyer


---- Cherylee <soul.searchin@...> wrote:
> Hello:  I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on making hats &
garments with fake fruit?
> I will be working on costumes inspired by Carmen Miranda & Josephine Baker and
would love to know:
>
> 1. Where would I find fake fruit in bulk and suitable for costumes? This
project would be for about 30-50 people in a dance troupe so potentially would
need a lot!
> 2. What are some ways to attach fruit onto a hat or garment?
>
> I'll be conducting research this week, but hopefully some of you have some
clues and sources to start with.
>
> Thanks & Have a great week!
>
>
> Miss Cherylee
> Hot Pink Feathers
> www.hotpinkfeathers.com
> Performer ~ Dancer ~ Costumer
>

Thanks for all the suggestions ladies!


Lady Fleur : I will contact you once i know the exact number of people.  Thanks
for the offer ;)








Miss Cherylee*


"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire"
Ferdinand Foch





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Cherylee,
  Post some photos of the headdresses when they are done, please!  Elizabeth

I work a production in So CA called Ramona (1850's Spanish California), we are
looking for some sources for tulle slips.  They need to be 3/4 length and very
full and reasonable priced.  Right now we are making cotton slips by hand and
starching them to stand out.  Very messy and time consuming.   Can any one help 
Thanks  Peggy





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Hi everyone,

I have just posted an album on Facebook of the costumes I created for the 2010
Mardi Gras Ball for the Krewe of Contraband in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

If you are interested in viewing the album here is the link
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=371&id=100000755913880&l=215543f680

The Princess gowns, Captains' capes and mask all feature embossed textiles.  I
created the artwork as well as the embossing technique.  If you are interested
in adding embossed textiles to your costumes please contact me.  The product is
light weight and flexible.  It can be done on any fabric from tulle to velvet. 
It is permanent, does not discolor (archieved designs over 5 years)or flake.

This has been quiet a journey for me in developing this product and technique. 
I hope after viewing the album you will feel that it was worth the effort.

Best regards,
Deborah Lynn Dixon
Ides of March Design Group, Ltd.

they are beautiful !!!! the colors!! good on you!
"We are all gifted. We just open our presents at different times."
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: iom315
   To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:23 AM
   Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Mardi Gras Presentation Gowns



   Hi everyone,

   I have just posted an album on Facebook of the costumes I created for the 2010
Mardi Gras Ball for the Krewe of Contraband in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

   If you are interested in viewing the album here is the link
   http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=371&id=100000755913880&l=215543f680

   The Princess gowns, Captains' capes and mask all feature embossed textiles. I
created the artwork as well as the embossing technique. If you are interested in
adding embossed textiles to your costumes please contact me. The product is
light weight and flexible. It can be done on any fabric from tulle to velvet. It
is permanent, does not discolor (archieved designs over 5 years)or flake.

   This has been quiet a journey for me in developing this product and technique.
I hope after viewing the album you will feel that it was worth the effort.

   Best regards,
   Deborah Lynn Dixon
   Ides of March Design Group, Ltd.







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There used to be a Jessica Mc Clintock Outlet in Montclair. If I remember
correctly, they carried tulle slips for under wedding dresses and/or prom
dresses. However, that was a long time ago so might be a good idea to call ahead
first to find out for sure.

--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, peggy salvail <psalvail@...>
wrote:
>
> I work a production in So CA called Ramona (1850's Spanish California), we are
looking for some sources for tulle slips.� They need to be 3/4 length and very
full and reasonable priced.� Right now we are making cotton slips by hand and
starching them to stand out.� Very messy and time consuming. � Can any one
help� Thanks� Peggy
>
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>

http://www.squareupfashions.com/ they are in oceanside (5 minutes from me) and
will do them custom! call and or pop in!
--- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, peggy salvail <psalvail@...>
wrote:
>
> I work a production in So CA called Ramona (1850's Spanish California), we are
looking for some sources for tulle slips.  They need to be 3/4 length and very
full and reasonable priced.  Right now we are making cotton slips by hand and
starching them to stand out.  Very messy and time consuming.   Can any one help 
Thanks  Peggy
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

discount dance wear may have some.
"We are all gifted. We just open our presents at different times."
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: dtarsie
   To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:36 PM
   Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Re: Slip sources





   There used to be a Jessica Mc Clintock Outlet in Montclair. If I remember
correctly, they carried tulle slips for under wedding dresses and/or prom
dresses. However, that was a long time ago so might be a good idea to call ahead
first to find out for sure.

   --- In TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com, peggy salvail <psalvail@...>
wrote:
   >
   > I work a production in So CA called Ramona (1850's Spanish California), we
are looking for some sources for tulle slips.� They need to be 3/4 length and
very full and reasonable priced.� Right now we are making cotton slips by hand
and starching them to stand out.� Very messy and time consuming. � Can any
one help� Thanks� Peggy
   >
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   >





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Stunning!  Thank you SO much for sharing your work. 
 
Chris

--- On Wed, 2/17/10, iom315 <IOM315@...> wrote:


From: iom315 <IOM315@...>
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Mardi Gras Presentation Gowns
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 1:23 PM


 



Hi everyone,

I have just posted an album on Facebook of the costumes I created for the 2010
Mardi Gras Ball for the Krewe of Contraband in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

If you are interested in viewing the album here is the link
http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=371& id=1000007559138 80&l=215543f680

The Princess gowns, Captains' capes and mask all feature embossed textiles. I
created the artwork as well as the embossing technique. If you are interested in
adding embossed textiles to your costumes please contact me. The product is
light weight and flexible. It can be done on any fabric from tulle to velvet. It
is permanent, does not discolor (archieved designs over 5 years)or flake.

This has been quiet a journey for me in developing this product and technique. I
hope after viewing the album you will feel that it was worth the effort.

Best regards,
Deborah Lynn Dixon
Ides of March Design Group, Ltd.













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Simply stunning

Laura




________________________________
From: iom315 <IOM315@...>
To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, February 17, 2010 10:23:57 AM
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Mardi Gras Presentation Gowns

 
Hi everyone,

I have just posted an album on Facebook of the costumes I created for the 2010
Mardi Gras Ball for the Krewe of Contraband in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

If you are interested in viewing the album here is the link
http://www.facebook .com/album. php?aid=371& id=1000007559138 80&l=215543f680

The Princess gowns, Captains' capes and mask all feature embossed textiles. I
created the artwork as well as the embossing technique. If you are interested in
adding embossed textiles to your costumes please contact me. The product is
light weight and flexible. It can be done on any fabric from tulle to velvet. It
is permanent, does not discolor (archieved designs over 5 years)or flake.

This has been quiet a journey for me in developing this product and technique. I
hope after viewing the album you will feel that it was worth the effort.

Best regards,
Deborah Lynn Dixon
Ides of March Design Group, Ltd.









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Hello, I have been a costume designer for nearly a decade.  I recently opened my
own etsy shop jamiehistoriccostume.etsy.com.  I have one of a kind pieces with
courtier taste with a paupers' rate.  Please check me out.

I am looking for Russian Military uniforms circa 1900 for a production of "The
Three Sisters"...a few in LARGE sizes.  Anyone have them for rent?

1.  a Lieutenant Colonel Battery Commander  (Chest 54)
2.  a Baron, Lieutenant  (Chest 54 long)
3.  a Captain  (chest 38-40 long)
4.  an Army Doctor (chest 40-42)

Carin Jacobs
562-547-9276

I am scheduled to teach a short "elements of design" class to some
high schoolers who all want to go into fashion design.  I taught the
class before but geared it toward adults and covered basic principles
of design like shape, color, texture, proportion, balance, etc, but I
think this is not very effective for girls.  I'm not sure what to
teach them or how to make it fun and simple enough for them.  Any
ideas from the teachers among you?




Sylvia Rognstad
Costume/clothing design & construction
Alterations & home dec
http://www.ezzyworld.com






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Can anyone recommend a source for felt, broad-brimmed hats for a production
of Cyrano?  I have a limited budget, so I'm looking for decent quality at
as low a price as possible.  Thank you!

Donna


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California Millinery  http://www.californiamillinery.net/

Carin
www.CarinJacobsCostumeDesign.com
562-547-9276 cell






To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com
From: lanorte1@...
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:33:24 -0500
Subject: [TheCostumersManifesto] Re: Looking for a source for Musketeer hats





Can anyone recommend a source for felt, broad-brimmed hats for a production
of Cyrano? I have a limited budget, so I'm looking for decent quality at
as low a price as possible. Thank you!

Donna

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Take your basic lecture but use Project Runway as your examples. I'm sure
you can find enough images on line to illustrate each design principle,
plus some (okay, maybe a lot) examples of good design vs. bad design. (and
I'd explain why Project Runway is NOT a good example of fashion design
work--but that's a subject I won't get started on) I'd also throw in some
Stacy and Clinton from What Not to Wear (they have a book out titled Dress
Your Best: The Complete Guide to Finding the Style That's Right for Your
Body)

Actually, I've already done this--augmented my Basic Costume course
material with Project Runway stuff; it's been well received.

~lisa.s


> I am scheduled to teach a short "elements of design" class to some
> high schoolers who all want to go into fashion design.  I taught the
> class before but geared it toward adults and covered basic principles
> of design like shape, color, texture, proportion, balance, etc, but I
> think this is not very effective for girls.  I'm not sure what to
> teach them or how to make it fun and simple enough for them.  Any
> ideas from the teachers among you?
>
>
> 
>
> Sylvia Rognstad
> Costume/clothing design & construction
> Alterations & home dec
> http://www.ezzyworld.com
>
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>
>
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>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
>


--
~lisa.s  llsturts<AT>greatlakes<DOT>net

Here are a couple of 2-D design books that might be helpful:

"Color & Composition for the Creative Quilter" (better than just color & design
books, because it uses fabric and discusses prints, etc.  "Notan" is also an
excellent book for 2-D design.

http://www.amazon.com/Color-Composition-Creative-Easy-Follow/dp/1571202722/ref=s\
r_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267368520&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Notan-Dark-Light-Principle-Dorr-Bothwell/dp/048626856X/ref\
=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267368694&sr=1-1

Take a look at Costume : Character, Type, and Design in the 'Files' section.
I've used it at a local high school with great success.    Elizabeth

I need to buy or find someone to make a wire Elizabethan wisk or suportase. Does
anyone have ideas?
Thank you!

Hi
I am new and look forward to learning more about making costumes
judy

Where can I find instructions for powdered wig?

Rococo Marie Antoinette Style...

Thanx

I'm looking for a pattern for 1640's falling collars.  Can anyone help?  I
made some a few years ago, but I'm sure there's a better method than I used.

Thanks

Donna


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