by admin | Jan 17, 2023 | Dance Costumes, Theatre Costumes
Back to Theatre Costumes Home Dye Costume Pieces Photo Credit: Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash This post is to help you dye costume pieces. In the course of costuming shows, there are many occasions where I’ve found the EXACT costume piece I needed. . . except...
by admin | Jan 17, 2023 | Theatre Costumes
Back to Theatre Costumes Home Snap Tape – How to Work With It A variety of types of snap tape are available, but I found that the best (and least expensive) kind for break-away clothes has standard-sized plastic snaps. The plastic snaps make less noise than...
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 | 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 | Mar 1, 2023 | Theatre Costumes
Back to Theatre Costumes Home Purchasing Costumes Purchasing costumes can be the most enjoyable part of costuming a show. Even though most purchased costume pieces will need some type of change or alteration, you will need to begin by selecting the base costume pieces...
