... need ... try using white/off white or a pearlesent (I don't think thats spelled right) kinda thread (I don't know if thats historically accurate but it...
I have tried a couple of ways, but the one that I swear by now I got from a book called "Fitting Finesse" by Nancy.. (I will have to check on her last name,...
... from a book called "Fitting Finesse" by Nancy.. (I will have to check on her last name, same lady who has Nancy Notions). It's Nancy Zieman... That book is...
I just asked Maggie a question about her alteration instructions that I think the rest of the group (or at least those considering or those that already have a...
For my green gown the changes I made in 4940 were: I redrafted the sleeves to be more like the shape in the movie, this still is the best for showing that...
... The blond in the Eowyn Green Gown in the CC pics on this website is me. http://www.bwahaha.net/marionetta/cc23/cc23.html There are some nice close ups of...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=11803&item=8189972999&rd=1 this one looks like the Angel dress trim (sort-of ) if anyones is making...
... order but now I realized that I only bought the Jacquard Acid Dyes which should work for the silk. I really wanted to dye the velvet this weekend but I...
Hi all, Just thought I'd mention, I think I found where Ngila got the fabric for Bilbo's vest - and why we can't find anything like it. It's Henry Bertrand...
Photos in "chase dress" folder. Here's some photos of my mostly-completed Chase Dress, including the product of obsessive sleeve research (patterns in photo...
... the noble gowns) for Gondor and Rohan women didnt really appeal to me, so i was wondering if you could take bits and pieces from Gondor and Rohan and mix...
... great deal of trouble keeping my seams from puckering Are you using a brand new needle for lightweight fabric??? If you're sewing just straight seams,...
Hi, All. Sorry it's taken me a few days to get my act together after CostumeCon, but I wanted to report my favorite new notions. First, Farthingale's (listed...
You could use pattern paper on top of the chiffon, sew over it and rip it out after sewing. I work with that if the fabric is too thin or slippery. Or you...
... plates to the cloak to craft foam breastplate? i want to make that costume but can't think of anything that may not destroy part of it. You want to attach...
... Errrr....are you doing the Fountain Guard (aka Dumbo; those fellow do nothing but guard the White Tree) or the Citadel Guard? o__O Cause with the size of...
There is a slight difference between the citadel and fountain uniforms, so be careful. I will be shortly starting my fountain costume for Ren Faire (after I...
Got the bottom of the dress figured out!!!! You know how folks have been saying... it's a seam... it's a pleat... it's something weird there's lots of fabric...
... those not having the good fortune to have seen this gown ... Sorry. The bottom is a closer to the look... But it comes from the bottom of the arm in a...
The prototype of this dress was shown at Dragoncon last year. Another new item is a black velvet white tree tunic like Pippen's which might be good for the...
My favorite US corseting site carries lacing bones as well. It's www.corsetmaking.com <http://www.corsetmaking.com>, and I've had amazing service with them....
I've sewn a couple of faux fur blankets with satin linings. I had to use a walking foot because of the slip factor, but it worked great. I used an awl to...
Found this in the Rit website FAQ: Free Color Matching Service If you have a special color you would like matched, send us a color swatch and a swatch of the...
... this site there is a way one could send a swatch to Rit in order to get a recipe for specific colors. Is that true, and if so, how do I accomplish this?...
I have a couple of photos in my Bonnie Half-Elven folder showing my painted vinyl tabbard and vambraces. I ended up using the Lumiere paint and a couple of...
... photos, but mine came out really crummy. It's very hard to get good shots in a museum. Too bad, since not everything in the exhibit is really covered well...
... did you ... Let's see. I used McCalls 3663: http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M3663.htm?tab=costumes&page=6 I used the dress from view B, the under sleeve...
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