I heard once that the SCA has rules against having religious ceremonies, so I looked it up. This is the gist of what I found: "...this should not be construed...
Yeah, they talked about that in a show on the Style network that showed people how to wear the Tudor style in modern fashion, and how modern fashion has...
New guy here, Sorry, but I have to start with some questions... I work with a Renn Faire vendor and she doesn't do any real fur and as little real leather as...
I do not like using vinyl as a substitute for leather. It is hot and uncomfortable in the warm months and cold and uncomfortable in the cooler months. It...
i agree- just don't use too tiny of a stitch- think of your checks tearing out of your chekcbook and you will get the idea- retshopbuyer ... and uncomfortable...
My husband wants to know why they call it a costume database and not a clothing database. I didn't have a good response. If it is old, it's a costume?? If it's...
HI I'm looking for a site on line to sell some of my costumes. They are varied, I have some corsets, capes and Victorian era clothing plus Renaissance...
No need to apologize for starting with questions, that's where a lot of us started. I've used upholstery vinyl for a few projects (one-off stuff for a...
My guess would be, since they are items that are no longer worn as day-to-day fashions, their use has now been relegated to 'costume' status. The same items,...
My understanding is that this site is not just for "old" style items, but for garments from many different eras used in movies, plays, reenactments, etc,...
Many thanks to all who offered moose antler advice to me. I'm sure you will appreciate that the Moose (who began life as a Toad) has, since I first posted my...
Hi there, New Guy: Using vinyl fabric for clothing is fine, in my experience, as long as you choose the goods carefully. 1) Make sure the vinyl has a knit back...
I'd like to reply to this, if I may. I wouldn't use vinyl either for a cloak. Vinyl is very heavy and uncooperative when it comes to manipulation. It may seem...
I've had luck on and off with craigslist. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
They are not using the term "costume" to mean theatrical costume. The first definition listed in the Webster's New World Dictionary for "costume" is: "The...
Hey Doug, I would use a duck like fabric instead. Rather like another piece of fabric to add stability. I am not sure why this person uses pretend leather and...
'Costume' is to me theatre, movie, fancy. Designers do not work with 'costumes' unless they are in theatre or movie or television or dance. I am dress...
Beginning students hate a sewing project, and it splits your focus around the sewing machines, running from place to place. Plus you can barely get past "this...
I have my portfolio pages (a photo with titles on each page) scanned and saved to a disc as Word documents. However, the files are so large that they take...
Kate: I'm afraid the problem IS your computer. You need a robust system to email large files, and frankly some ISP's won't accommodate them being emailed...
Tara, I would love to hear more about the short demos you listed - making a crown, a Regency bonnet & all the rest. ======================== In a message dated...
Kate, I'm not sure how familiar you are with PhotoShop (or another editing software), but you can reduce file size by sacrificing resolution and "quality". I...
Just flew back from Utah, where I did my demo. Got your message too late but I actually ended up doing pretty much what you suggested. I took some bird...
HELLO, New embroidery designs have added this day . Design is H alphabets Decorated with flowers There are many pretty designs You can view this new designs at...
Want to learn how to distress costumes today in Concord CA? (or rather right next to it) I am doing the distressing for around 25 costumes for Frankenstein at...
