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Winter Bonnets 2 Replies

I have been working on woolen bonnets for living history events. I am looking for patterns or pictures of woolen or knitted crochet bonnets that will actually be warm as well as attractive. I've…Continue

Started by Ann. Last reply by Marlys Leder Mar 29.

How To Survive in Your Costuming Biz Even After Halloween! 1 Reply

This forum post regards to ideas, advice even rants in to the business of Costume design. Whether you freelance design work to individuals, family and friends to wardrobe design for an upcoming…Continue

Started by Pieces of Anarnia. Last reply by Cheryl Peters May 2, 2011.

Anyone interested in Victorian era dresses? 7 Replies

I just joined and am hoping to find others who re-create dresses and other items from the Victorian period. I make dresses from the hoop and bustle era and although I do some custom sewing for…Continue

Started by Ann. Last reply by Ann Feb 7, 2011.

Help me please 2 Replies

i think that holloween is the best time of the year and i need help please . I'm uneployed right now and i am tring to make a leotard for a costume . ito start off i dont have the use of a serger so…Continue

Started by anthony vallee. Last reply by Pieces of Anarnia Sep 5, 2010.

Modern to Vintage

I'd like to start a discussion on ways of using things that can be found in thrift, antique and other shops and converted to be of a civil war, bustle era costume or later eras. Have you found…Continue

Started by Ann Jan 5, 2010.

Make A Kids Shark Costume With A Hoody (With Teeth & Fin!) 4 Replies

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Tags: fin, teeth, costume, shark

Started by Susan. Last reply by Susan Sep 24, 2009.

Christmas photo - corset 7 Replies

hi my name is Mandyevery year i make a costume for my christmas photo.some years they have been very basic, other years a little more complicated, but usually very cheap.this year i want to try a…Continue

Tags: generator, pattern, corset

Started by Mandy. Last reply by Mandy Sep 16, 2009.

Belly Dance Costumes and other loves 8 Replies

I love to sew Belly Dance costumes more than almost anything else. The fabrics needed are soooooo beautiful, there is a lot of room for individual creativity and (perhaps best of all) there's no such…Continue

Started by Carolyn de Leeuw. Last reply by Carolyn de Leeuw Sep 4, 2009.

Sewing with brocade

This is especially directed at Carolyn, since you've undoubtedly worked with brocades. But everyone feel free to chime in. I am making a choli (Folkwear #144)- cropped backless top, wrap front,…Continue

Tags: brocade, costume, dance, choli

Started by Barbara Eaton Aug 4, 2009.

BBC Archive Fashion 1 Reply

http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/whatwewore/index.shtml?option=1Some very interesting programmes - some from 1957 - using…Continue

Started by Jill. Last reply by Larisa Feb 8, 2009.

Ballroom Dance Costumes

I am interested in trying to make a Latin style ballroom dance costume but can't find much information out there. Does anyone know of any links or places I could check out for dress patterns, lycra…Continue

Started by Joggingmom Oct 19, 2008.

does anyone have any professional clown patterns? 1 Reply

i am going into the professional clown business, and i would like to know where i can acquire a pattern.

Started by carol. Last reply by Debora McFearin as VintageNeedle Jun 22, 2008.

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Comment by Anna Kellogg on February 7, 2011 at 10:34am: Here is a link to a pattern:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015ON1A6/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?p...

I would think you could easily have enough fabric from a suit to make one of these.

Good Luck!

Comment by Beverly on February 7, 2011 at 9:34am: Help! My husband is a drama teacher and he is doing Miracle Worker. I have all the women's costumes done. But the men are a problem... do any of you know how to make a frock coat or cutaway coat out of a suit jacket and a pair of pants? or maybe out of a trench coat? I have trench coats coming out of my ears.. but I dont have a single frock coat and I seem to always be needing them and we dont have the money in the budget to rent any. I would really appreciate any advice! thanks so much!!

Comment by Patricia McClain Osborne on October 19, 2010 at 11:55pm: Halloween costumes for my grand little peopel finally complete. Shipped of this morning. Took some quick photos. Looking forward to getting pictures of them in their costumes.

Gotta Love It!!!!

Enjoy

Comment by Patricia McClain Osborne on August 24, 2010 at 1:23am: Last years Halloween costumes for my grandlittle people.

Comment by Patricia McClain Osborne on August 14, 2010 at 9:23pm: It is getting close to the time for Halloween. What is on the menu for costuming this year?

Comment by Athena's Grove on May 21, 2009 at 3:14am: I have been sewing garments from the medieval and renaissance periods for the last 13 years. It is not something I do every day, but I have learned so much from my involvement, drafting patterns, fitting, etc.

I'm glad to be on this site and look forward to connecting with other creative minds...

Comment by Marilyn on May 20, 2009 at 5:18pm: I used to make costumes for my son who was a professional clown for a few years and also polynesian dance costumes for a couple of professional groups, also lots of things for community theatre. I don't have much left in the way of patterns, but I might be able to help if someone has questions about construction etc.

Comment by Jean Boothby on April 8, 2009 at 8:39pm: After sewing for school plays the past 10 years, I guess it is time to get more serious about it!

Comment by Linda on March 27, 2009 at 2:38pm: Most of my costume making has been for a couple of dance studios. I have made so many poodle skirts that I've lost count. The wildest costumes I've ever made were "flying carpets" who danced with Aladdin. If I can find any photos, I'll post them later.

Comment by Larisa on February 8, 2009 at 8:25am: hello everyone!
will be interesting to see photos of completed costumes and construction on current costumes.
future plans,
larisa