... Depending on how much detail you're going to put into the project, smaller may even be worse that full-size. The margin for error is pretty slim. ... Not...
Good day everyone, I am in the process of making a Pig Pen costume in an upcoming production of a "Peanuts" Play. Does anyone have any idea's about how to make...
... I've never seen a battery-operated fog machine (and the fog machines I've seen were all far too heavy to be practical for something like this.) However,...
I have somehow found myself sitting on a panel at a fantasy con discussing historic medieval costume. I did not plan the panel, which is presented as being on...
I need to do some leveling work and was looking for some distance learning courses. perferably from a community college (for cost reasons) can be in either...
Dear Kate, You might want to contact Cory Weigle, owner of Medieval Miscellanea, producer of Period Patterns. I believe she had the originals printed by ...
Well I guess I should ask the question a different way. The star trek costume question is answered but here's a variation that might solve my problem. Is there...
Has anyone out there ever sold a pattern to one of the "big" companies (Simplicity, McCall's, Butterick)? Does anyone know how the process works? Thanks Kate...
For Victorian patterns, I really love www.TrulyVictorian.com. They have an amazing collection of patterns. Although all of the men's patterns they have are...
I"m doing a presentation on metallic textiles and although I have many images I can't seem to find any sources about the beginnings/history of this textile....
For an upcoming production, I need several red union suits. I'm about a month late finding them in stores locally, so I'll need to get them through either a...
I've been a member for sometime and finally have a question to ask. I am a big scifi fantasy fan and am wondering how to make realisitic costumes that can be...
Has anyone ever encountered extreme differences in a person's measurements from left to right sides? I'm working with a 20-something female actor who is very...
i was looking for recomendations on dress forms. i would like one that is adujastable and MUST be able to be used with leaotards and pants in addition to...
Hi there, I just have a cautionary note about the Kohler book that Curtis mentioned. I've been doing academic costume research for a few years now and as I ...
... Okay, first hint...DO NOT use any of the commercially-prepared Star Trek uniform patterns. They end up looking just like the uniforms from the shows until...
... Good to know! Most of the stuff I do is not that demanding for accuracy, so it has worked fine for me...but this is important information for anyone doing...
... I've got three suggestions... Patterns for Theatrical Costumes--by Katherine Strand Holkeboer. I believe it's still in print, I bought my copy only a few...
I asked this once before but got no response. I can't figure out how to post a photo that I would like input about. I can't even find the costumers manifesto...
I am putting together a list of books for our local Arts center to consider adding to the library for the theatre group there. I already have recommended "The...
does anyone know how to make a tiara? one that starts with making a jig for it? this one will be for my niece's birthday, but if it turns out well will prove...
Beyond "From The Neck Up" which is excellent, the three books I have travelled with for years are all by Norah Waugh. They are "The Cut of Men's Clothes: 1600...
Does anyone out there have a good and reliable source for online flowers? I am designing a production of "Midsummer Night's Dream" and require (potentially)...
I am addicted to watching Starting Over. Probably most of you are too busy to see this show, since it plays on weekday mornings, but since I am only partially...
... Which one? I could see either Damen, Titchener, or Jones doing something like that...although since you specified 'he' it wasn't Titchener. ... That is...
"Will Boil" refers to olden days when we boiled the laundry on the stovetop. It means it won't shrink when boiled. Absolutely DON'T sew with it or sell the...
It seems the more I discover about my new shop the more questions I have.... We had a bunch of old fabric and old thread donated years ago. The thread is Star...
Dear Donna, Good point! Also, let's not get so uppity that we assume someone is "not in Period", just because they don't fit OUR view of what is "period". We...
