http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/ Costume discussion, questions, and posts. Costumes Clothing Fashion Sewing Crafts Theatre Theater Needlework Makeup Dress Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:51 GMT Judy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11609 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11609 I know quite a few of you live in the NY area. I am looking for square snaps that are 6mm or smaller. Does anyone know where I can buy these by the bulk, or Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:04:37 GMT Cat Devereaux http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11608 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11608 ... constructing or a base pattern (or place to reasonably purchase) full face (as in, you don't see the face of the person inside at all)and body mascot-style Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:35:25 GMT retshopbuyer@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11607 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11607 schenz theatricals in cincinnati has some info on their website that might help- one is about working with celastic another working with eva foam and one on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:36:38 GMT mongrelmuppet http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11606 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11606 Good day to all. Would anyone have advice to offer regarding instructions on constructing or a base pattern (or place to reasonably purchase) full face (as in, Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:16:08 GMT SKy Lark http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11605 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11605 Sometimes vinegar works - I'd pre-test on the inside of the hat using a Q-tip dipped in vinegar to see if it stained & if it didn't I would carefully dab the Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:31:17 GMT GCKidd http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11604 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11604 I've never had mildew spots that were white...a lot of other colors (though green was most common). I've only seen it happen on hats that were put in storage Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:46:09 GMT ehbretsc http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11603 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11603 I really liked the Willy Wonka ideas I saw on this site. I am directing the musical at my grade school in January. I would really like to buy or rent already Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:02:16 GMT seanmcloughlin28 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11602 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11602 Hello All, I am a senior, marketing student at the University of Central Florida. I am currently taking an Entertainment marketing class and have been assigned Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:05 GMT Patricia Rohrbach http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11601 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11601 I have used goof off in the past and it works on a lot of things. Use a small amount and blot it after it is on for a wile Or if this doesn't work poor some on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:49:49 GMT costumerkate http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11600 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11600 Has anyone got a method for cleaning white mildew spots from felt and wool hats? These are high quality wool felt, fur felt, and wool fabric hats that have Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:40:47 GMT GCKidd http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11599 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11599 I've done it a few ways, depending on the hat, but the following have generally had the best results... Elastic--use 1/8" or 1/4", black if the performer has Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:18:50 GMT PatR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11598 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11598 I need help with hats, I will have men in alpine hats and women in Nazi caps dancing a lot. I would like to know how you all make the hats stay on the dancers. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:16:50 GMT K Murphy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11597 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11597 Hi Jane:   You can definitely make the costume and then go back and create the openings.  It will be easier if the garment has a center back seam (easy to Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:16:45 GMT Costume Gallery 2 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11595 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11595 Be really careful. There was a terrible accident last Christmas at a Cincinnati Church. There were a few things that went wrong. One thing was the robe got Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15:33 GMT Jane Waligorski http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11594 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCostumersManifesto/message/11594 I appreciate all the info on harness/wire rigging, very excellent, thank you everyone. Jane Waligorski [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]