Does anyone have any experience with the ease of use and other comments with the following brands of patterns: 1) Period Patterns 2) Costume Connection 3)...
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azurepaint_2000
Feb 15, 2005 7:14 am
Hi, I have used Fantasy Fashion's doublet pattern quite a few times and I really like it. It's easy to make and can be customized in numerous ways. I have...
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Ruth & Ana
sewfits
Feb 15, 2005 2:23 pm
1) Period Patterns. These patterns were written and designed by persons (unnamed) in the Society for Creative Anachronisms, who had achieved the awarded rank...
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costumelady
Feb 17, 2005 2:20 pm
Hi all, I will be costuming "Alice in Wonderland" in April. There are many exciting costumes to design. I am looking for some good ideas for the Gryphon. The...
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~lisa.s
llsturts
Feb 17, 2005 2:20 pm
My next show up will have quite a few elaborate headdresses and embellishments. In the olden days, I'd use celastic, without question. But in my current...
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Loretta Armstrong
laminathegreat
Feb 17, 2005 2:43 pm
Wings: http://www.laminathegreat.com/closet/angelwings.html (a tutorial) http://daydream-artisans.com/images/angelwings1.html (a great view of wings for sale) ...
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Chrispygirl222@...
vintagekitty...
Feb 18, 2005 8:36 am
There is something called Fantastic Plastic, and I know of only two types of moldable plastic, one that molds with hot water, and one with a hair dryer or ...
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Keith & Katherine
kathy_scoggins
Feb 18, 2005 6:44 pm
A little while back, someone from Dazian posted some information about a product they carry called "Wonderflex". I ordered a sample of it. It really does seem...
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CostumeShopManager
hcdancy
Feb 18, 2005 11:26 pm
I also recommend wonderflex. It is costly, but so is any environmentally conscious product that works as well as wonderflex. Richard the Thread in Los Angeles...
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Costume Gallery
monmouth_the...
Feb 19, 2005 12:34 am
I've use Wonderflex for mask making. It is wonderful and worth the expense for many projects. Joy Costume Gallery...
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ecomaas@...
muffincup60047
Feb 19, 2005 2:08 pm
I would love to know about a replacement for Celastic. I for one lost too many brain cells using acetone to mold Celastic!! Patty [Non-text portions of this...
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John
luxetlaundry
Feb 19, 2005 8:24 pm
Dazian also sells a decent fire retardant....
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~lisa.s
llsturts
Feb 19, 2005 8:24 pm
... I agree with you there, Patty. A really shudder to think of the years I worked with acetone and didn't even wear gloves! Thanks to everyone for their...
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Brian Jeffrey
nonwovenfelt
Feb 19, 2005 8:25 pm
I sometimes have access to a few sheets of the old solvent activated, Celastic types for anyone who wants it, but not much is actually produced anymore for...
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ryersonjudy
Feb 21, 2005 8:21 pm
I am looking for a listing of schools in fashion, costuming and textiles that require an internship as part of degree program. Any ideas?...
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Sylvia Rognstad
sylrog80303
Feb 22, 2005 3:58 am
Does anyone know where to find fabrics that are printed with Cubist art, like that of Picasso, Matisse or Cezanne? I'm looking to make a dress out of such for...
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lpearl0214
Feb 23, 2005 12:01 am
Hello, I don't know if any of you have a need, but I now do custom woven clothing labels for between $175.00-$250.00 for 1000 woven damask labels. Check it...
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wendirae@...
mwhbartell
Feb 23, 2005 7:10 pm
Hello, I am new to the group, I live in Florida currently and am very interested in finally creating some of the costumes that I have been designing for years!...
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Kimberly
syrilla27
Feb 24, 2005 12:53 pm
Hello Everyone, I need to find 6 to 8 yards of either black cotton velvet or black silk on the heavy side. Someone accedently damaged a new, inprogress, Queen...
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Joannah Hansen
joannah_hansen
Feb 27, 2005 12:00 pm
Try searching for colour psychology or colour in psychology or colour therapy. Here are a couple I found : ...
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Curtis Kidd
GCKidd
Feb 28, 2005 8:46 am
Greetings all... Yet again, I turn to the community for assistance in tracking down some items. A segment of our evening show on the park this year is...
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Ruth & Ana
sewfits
Feb 28, 2005 5:38 pm
Check with Col. Bubbie's Strand Surplus Senter, http://www.colbubbie.com If you don't find what you want, email him at bubbie@... He's supplied me...
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balazssavelli
Feb 28, 2005 10:32 pm
-Hi, I did the Sound of music last Summer. I can give you my own plot. I still have most of the costumes too if you are interested in my design ideas, I will...
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John
luxetlaundry
Feb 28, 2005 10:32 pm
... Two movies, Patton and Memphis Belle, seem to be correctly costumed (Belle checks against the Memphis Belle documentary) and include some dress unis....
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balazssavelli
Feb 28, 2005 10:32 pm
I just joined the group and it seems I've finally found the right place to be! I've been designing and making costumes for local community theatres (6 of them...
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balazssavelli
Feb 28, 2005 10:33 pm
-Hi, I just joined this group a few minutes ago and. I'm just looking through the messages. This probably was answered already, but let me give you my source...
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adrienne wellisch
balazssavelli
Feb 28, 2005 10:33 pm
Hi, I just joined the group and tried to post messages, but none of them appeared! What's wrong? __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail...
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balazssavelli
Feb 28, 2005 10:33 pm
-Have you tried exoticsilks.com...
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nanniemouse
Feb 28, 2005 10:49 pm
A friend asked me to make an unusual "costume" for her baby shower. She wants a belly with the wieght and girth of a real pregnant belly for her husband and...
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Maggie Baker
CostumeDesigner
Feb 28, 2005 11:31 pm
Birdseed is great for that. It forms well and is weighty. But I know that you can rent "sympathy suits" like that. I'm not sure what they cost to rent though. ...