Are there any sites that show pictures of historical calico prints? I believe my character, Calico Jack, got his nickname from wearing printed calicos rather...
Does anyone know whether the term "calico" is the same now as it was in the early 1700's? I know calico originated in Calcutta, and I know that it was at least...
I checked with someone who worked at Plimoth Plantation and this is her ... do? Yes, hats were worn inside, and men would wear them in their own homes even, ...
Anyone have Good pics or idea's for great period costuumes for Arthur Millers, "The Crucible". Also, is it true that Puritan's did not believe in removing...
Hello Everyone, I am a cutter/tailor, working 8-9 months of each year at a premiere classical theatre in Canada. I'm thoroughly experienced in all periods,...
Dear friends, Much fun! Here is my new portrait as a Chinese opera singer , taken in the St.Petersbourg palace of Grand Duke Vladimir earlier this year on the...
... ...I've been taking classes in their patternmaking department and they cover design technique for independent dressmakers as well as industrial processes...
I hope I am using the correct term to describe a gathered trim that has "fluffy" edges. This trim has been used on lampshades and lingerie. While in the...
Hello to the list Just joined the morning, after find the Costumers Manifesto site! I've been paging through the archives and read the threads about civil war...
... I dont know what things are like in the USA, but here, not everything is transferable. And not every school requires the same "basics". For instance,...
I have looked HIGH and LOW for a pic of Consuelo Vanderbilt's (Duchess of Marlborough) wedding gown, and can't seem to find one anywhere. I do know that at...
Eric, I just want to know: Where is a costume as long as a city block going to be worn? Stacey Hello Stacey, Actually, precisely there--in the middle of the ...
Can anyone help me find photos, patterns or descriptions as well as point me to web pages about clothes worn in 20's - 60's in traffic... I am searching...
Contact Blenheim Palace the seat of the Marlboroughs and ask them if they have archives of family photos that you can search! www.blenheimpalace.com email; ...
Thank you all very much for your input on finding fabric for my project. I've never had to look for fabrics for any purpose in my life, until just recently....
<< It's pretty easy to do it yourself......if you look at the bottom of the message you'll see a note that looks like this: To unsubscribe from this group,...
Hello all, I'm having a costumer I'm working with design a dress of huge proportions. The intent is to have it stretch across a city street and trail behind...
Okay, sorry about that sca.org mix up. I don't personally do the sca scene, but my mom does (Lady Rowena MacDuff). I'm more of a Dagorhir and LARP gal, so I do...
Hello List I am a lurker and I do want to thank you all for the help I have received and the ideas that are related here. I am not a theatrical costumer, but...
Aloha, I am a theater costumer on the small island of Kauai and wrote recently about costuming BRIGADOON for my local high school on a very limited budget. My...
hey everyone. I'm researching 1400-1700 European dress textiles and am having trouble finding info on the net. Any ideas where I should look? I'm mainly...
you're doing the production in Hawaii? Why not take some creative license with the costumes and use traditional Hawaiian clothing? Or just make the all the...
The Metrapolitan Museum's Costume Library has a stella collection of books on Wedding dresses.They also have a nice collection of old Fashion journels but I...
Hi all! I just auditioned for "The Cripple of Inishmaan" at the college and I think I did a good job, but just in case I don't get a part, I want to be...
Help!!!! Ok here the deal. I have this costume job to do Peter Pan at a local theater group. It has some dance numbers in it. (original script) and there is a...
Actually, the only two characters who would be wearing togas are the father and the old man. Everyone else would be in chitons of various types and lengths....
... Why do you say that? My sister in law was on the costume production crew (indeed was Nicole Kidman's personal wardrobe assistant) and according to her...
