Here are some articles by members of the Southwest Costumers Guild we hope you will find useful. This page is always under construction and more articles will be added as they become available.
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Here are some articles by members of the Southwest Costumers Guild we
hope you will find useful. This page is always under
construction and more articles will be added as they become
available.
Get Medieval on
your Pop-Up by Randall Whitlock
How to disguise your portable pavilion for renaissance faires and
medieval events.
Hints from Frances by Frances Burns
Tips on trains, Ruffles, Gores, Darts, Sewing with Metallic Thread,
Alterations for Round Shoulders, Choosing A Pattern Size For A Woman's
Garment, and How to Find Your Bra Size.
The Dryer Trick by Randall Whitlock
How to keep your dry-clean only garments fresh between cleanings.
A Medieval Cowl by
Randall Whitlock
Quick directions to build a hood with shoulder cape.
Here are a few articles, originally written by Randall Whitlock for the Costume Closet column in Connotations, which give some of his thoughts on SF convention costuming.
Some Thoughts on Hall Costumes
Some Thoughts on Stage Costumes
Carry On At Conventions - suggestions on how to carry your stuff in a hall costume.