when i did a google search for "spf fabric" several sources came up for yardage of spf 30+. have you tried that? blessings, paula "THE TIME HAS COME", THE...
Hello! Just wondering if there is someone who wants costuming patterns from the 70's. I used to work at a fabric store and when they discontinued the patterns...
LOL Yes, I need something that will hang heavy like thick leather and will hold up to "battle" (the guys are throwing themselves into the sword play with...
okay, i get it now- i think i would go for the tape on the back to help reinforce the lino and not even try any kind of topstitching- there is a flat black...
Megan, You might try Rockywoods Fabric. I have ordered swatches from them but not actual fabric. But I wouldn't hesitate to order. Just no need so far. ...
... be able ... When you're doing a long slit in leather (even heavy-grade harness leather), it's generally advisable to punch a round hole at the end of the...
If noone more local pipes up I would love the costume and women's ones, I have a local office in montreal who would sent them to me with no trouble Any I...
Hey, I'm looking for costumes for a production of "Barnum" and I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere I would be able to rent costumes from this show. I am...
Lithoholic, You might try Schenz Theatricals in Cincinnati. I rented costumes for Barnum from them in the past. You can find them online. retshopbuyer...
I'm stuck. I need 2 patches for the shoulders of my play's Sheriff. I have tried the vintage stores, and local costume stores. I have checked the net and only...
Quartermaster is a great place for patches. http://www.qmuniforms.com/ They have retail outlets in Southern California and a mail order service as well. Lia ...
I manage a small costume shop in a college without a theatre degree program (I am part-time staff, not faculty) I have lab students from an "Intro to theatre"...
there is a company Roy Tailors that hve locations around the country- it seems to me that they used to have a sort of generic patch that worked for a sheriff- ...
also Some's Uniforms in NYC. They have a theatrical/movie dept. You can find them online with a number for the dept. rtshopbuyer ... http://www.qmuniforms.com/...
I think you are definitely on the right track with the notebook containing samples. I always started my lab class that served the same purpose with a week to...
... Making patterns and altering suits is FAR too complex! Starting with your comment about sewing on snaps, I'd say that hand-sewing snaps and shank buttons...
Any local embroidery shops that could maybe do what you need ? ... From: jilbyfuzz To: TheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 11:35...
When we need patches for our productions, especially when we are on a budget restraint, we just make them out of funfoam. It is really easy to work with,...
i usually find an image of the patch i need, online. i print that a little brighter, with a high quality print setting, and BACKWARDS onto iron-on-transfer...
Hey all, I need some advice, and figured this was the place to ask :) I am making my best friends wedding gown (yay!), using McCall's pattern 3869 (link below...
Are you saying there are bust darts at the bottom of the upper part of the bodice that is made from a contrasting fabric? If so, you definitely need them or...
It is possible to remove darts, but you will need to compensate for them in another area. What you want to do is called "dart rotation" You are half right...
I don't know why, but gathers hadn't even occurred to me..duh, blond moment. That might work even with the embroidery...spread out over the bottom of the...
... I'll second that. We had a notebook to put together (I don't recall that they had us do it within a specific window of time in class, but it had to be...
Thank you all. I don't have any colleagues in real life who understand what it is we do, so it is great to have your affirmations and suggestions! ... ...
I'm looking for suggestions for a college text book for an Intro to Tech Theatre class, focusing on costuming.? Ideally, it would contain a brief history of...
i would suggest gathers also- also maybe make the whole inset piece a bit wider and have a few gathers along the top edge to tie it all together- but not so...
