Silvester, If you can get fitting shells that work for the sizes and body types you want to sew for, you can make very functional dress forms for about $10. I...
not sure if we can send picsor not- but silvester lookat this shape against thewall- i am thinkingthis iswhat you are going for just this is without thecanvas...
Susan, Thanks for that info! But I'm actually not looking to make a form for myself or any specific person, I want generic Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large, 2...
I've done duct tape dummies, but if you don't do them properly, they shrink, warp and if stuffed with the wrong thing, droop and/or are heavy. Personally, the...
You will need a friend for this but "Duck tape" dummy approach can be the cheapist and the form is close to your own (or your subjects). You can use duck tape...
Does anyone know of any websites that show how or have patterns for making dress makers dummies? The expense of a decent dummy is prohibitive for me right now...
This issue celebrates the costumes and costume designers of Broadway and Hollywood. Highlights include replicating Cyd Charisse's iconic green dress,...
Two separate Costume Distressing Workshops by Tara Maginnis, will be held on Saturday September 29th, 2012 and Saturday October 6th 2012, at the Diablo Valley...
I would like to "second" this recomendation!! I managed to get a copy via inter-library loan a few years ago and it was AMAZING!! Photos of actual garments,...
There are a number of historical pattern makers some of which make 16 Th/17 Th century patterns. Even the "big three" make patterns that might be a starting...
I don't know of any online, but if you can find "Patterns of Fashion" by Janet Arnold, she's got one 1560-1620, and a 1660-1860. They're excellent and have...
Hi, I know this is a bit cheeky but does anyone have any patterns for a 16 Th/17 Th century gown that I could print out for my mum please? She used to make 16...
It's the middle of Summer, but soon the evenings will begin to get a bit chilly... To keep that cool air at bay, I'd like to let everyone know I have, for...
Utah Opera is looking for a cutter draper to work during November/December on women's clothes for their production of Daniel Catan's Florencia en el Amazonas,...
Archon 34, 2010, is now up on the ICG gallery. Starting here: http://www.costume.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=99882&g2_page=1 Enjoy. Pierre International...
This looks like a great exhibit to see if you live in or near St. Louis, MO: http://mohistory.org/node/7255 Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing...
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I costume-specifically designing and building tutu-for our ballet company here in Livermore, Valley Dance Theatre. I don't have a degree specifically in...
Why don't you call some of the theatre, opera, and ballet companies in town and ask to be transfered to the costume shop? I bet you could find someone willing...
hello out there... does anyone have a standard release form ( or source for some) for photo rights and/or permission to post on website ? I am stumbling...
This issue explores elements of costuming, accessories and related culture that are quintessentially American. Includes Native American Attire, What Lizzie...
I recently made some police badges out of scraps of Fosshape and my household steam iron. While they were very easy to shape and harden, the felt-like...
I posted some photos of our Oz costumes in the album Sandra's Costumes. We ended up using ironing board cover fabric over fosshape pieces. The actor's...
Good grief! I think I sent a personal reply to the entire group. If I did I'm so sorry. I posted photos of our Oz costumes in "sandra's costumes". We used...
