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How to do accurate measurements

The first step in any costuming project is to get the most accurate measurements you can. Each shop that I have worked at has had a diff...
Clean smelling stock

I recently had a schoolteacher ask how I stopped my stock from smelling bad. This took me by surprise, it seamed like a silly question, I...
Caring for Old Shoes

I never had a costuming class that included special care for specific items in storage. All the ideas I use are from real experience and ...
Faux Leather Techniques

Intro Many variations of this technique have been used in theatrical costuming and props through history. The original technique used hors...
Recomended Books

The value of a good book is never known until you need it. An extensive sorce library is essential to any costumer. The following list wil...
Welcome

This is the first post of what I hope will be many. Costume connection is for anyone interested in Theatrical Costumes or historic costume,...
Writing Contest

Do you have an area of research that you would like to write about? Do you have a short how to on a specific costume? Are you looking for ...

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