by admin | Jan 18, 2023 | Theatre Costumes
Back to Theatre Costumes Home Erase Old Seams – Technique When removing old seams and hems for alterations, sometimes a mark or indentation will remain even after you steam press the fabric. Seam marks can be an annoying reminder of a garment’s past life....
by admin | Jan 18, 2023 | Theatre Costumes
Back to Theatre Costumes Home Pressing Seams Correctly – Technique Cover Photo by Filip Mroz on Unsplash Nothing looks worse than costumes (or apparel) that appear homemade instead of custom. But pressing seams correctly can make all the difference in making a...
by admin | Mar 15, 2023 | Other Costumes
Back to Other Costumes Home Dooneese Costume Are you a fan of Saturday Night Live and the weird and wacky characters that have graced the show over the years? For a college party, my daughter requested a Dooneese costume, inspired by the character played by Kristen...
by admin | Jan 18, 2023 | Dance Costumes, Theatre Costumes
Back to Theatre Costumes Home Costuming Tools Cover Photo by Susan Holt Simpson on Unsplash When costuming, or doing any kind of sewing for that matter, I use many tools. I thought I’d share my 3 favorite costuming tools here. 1. Seam Ripper To alter existing...
by admin | Feb 16, 2023 | Home Dec
Back to Home Dec Home IKEA Emmie Roll-up Blind DIY When we bought our house in July, 2014, we found window treatments for our newly renovated sunroom. We were looking for a beach feel, and discovered that the Ikea Emmie blind was the perfect find, and that the...
