. Or maybe non- costume people are just weak. Costumers Rule!! Patty (Just my humble opinion). Happy Holidays everybody!! [Non-text portions of this message...
Hi there :] Another resident lurker coming out of the woodwork to ask a few questions...Okay I feel like a complete dolt for having to ask this but....I need...
Hi All I use dried mountain sage leaves in the bins that I keep my fabrics in to repel moths. I picked it myself in the interior of British Columbia, where it...
Greetings! Thanks to everyone who helped me with ideas for a dye vat. Now I am on yet another quest.I have found evidence of moth larvae eating costume...
... <SNIP> ... Years ago, when my college did Into the Woods, the wolf costume arrived without a head. I had to make one. I used a face cast of the actor,...
Hi everyone I need to make a Partial Wolf Costume. I say a Partial One because the Wolf is dressed in formal attire , Cape, vest, jacket, slacks and a top hat...
In a message dated 12/20/2004 6:53:37 PM Central Standard Time, ... I friend made a partial T-Rex costume for me once, and the paws/claws were terrific; it's...
... I don't know about costumes in specific, but NYU has an outstanding program in general in regards to Theater. They are also somewhat pricey...don't know...
Next March I'm going to move to NY. Anyone can inform me of best schools/interesting schools to study a MA or B or make any workshop about costumes on cinema?...
Hi Spidra, I assume you'd be familiar with Mendel's on Haight Street... I've bought some faux fur online from them, and was pleased with the quality and...
First I want to, once again, thank everyone for the help on my Elizabethan fabric search. Unfortunately, the few pieces that I found were in the $50+ a yard...
I have a gift idea that needs Barbie pink (or as close as I can get) faux fur to work. Now, living in the SF Bay Area, I didn't think this would be a problem,...
For those wondering why I accepted the post offering the discount at the Turkish Emporium, let me say this: They sell belly dance costumes/supplies which...
Dear All, Did you know that according to Turkish legend, Father Christmas, or St. Nicholas, was actually born in Turkey! For this reason we are offering all ...
... My favorite source is a place called Tuxedo Resale. We've purchased a lot of stuff from them in the past couple of years; their prices have saved my hide...
Hello! Well, here I am, in charge for the first time. What I'd like to do is make an index of each cast member, their measurements, what pattern we're using,...
Hi Sandy, I think first of all you need to figure out what kind of costumer you want to represent yourself as. You say a corset or a renn dress or a wedding...
I've just put up some new pages of rare prints on the Costumers Manifesto Site, including "The Book of the Ranks and Dignities of British Society", A book from...
Greetings, all. I hope this finds you in the best of holiday spirits. The last few times that I have come out of lurking to ask for help, those of you who...
Iam doing research on particular tie of the 1800's. I am looking recreate a cravat style called "Lavalliere" a sort of flowing bow tie. Would anyone know of...
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Oh fabriholics across the world, I am in search of fabric similar in look to the fabric of the dress in the painting of Queen Elizabeth I famous painting "The...
Here is a costume plot from http://www.dodgercostumes.com/plots.html It might help. Jules THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Story of the Von Trapp Family Singers) TIME:...
I'm looking for a singlet style one piece union suit with boxer length legs, to purchase. This style was worn around the turn of century and a bit beyond. I...
Hi. I'm really glad I found this list. I'm the mother of a high school student who will be in the student production 'Bye, Bye Birdie". My problem is that...
Hi, I have just begun a quest to purchase a dye vat for my university costume shop. At BU we have been doing so much dyeing and distessing lately that its...
Does anyone subscribe to this magazine? I would really like to know more about the artice from the Ot 2004 issue entitlted Costume Plot, about computer...
Hi all.... I need some help. I am in dePaul university adn I am attempting to get into museum studies. I am creating my own program. I need someone ot be a...
