Resources

External Resources

Books -- Everyone has a few favorite books. Far from being everything on my bookshelves, these are the most crucial references.

Links -- Some of my favorite costuming sites.

Not Actually Costuming, But Still Useful

Setting up a Compact Workspace -- I recently moved, and now have a roommate who doesn't want me to take over the dining room and living room with costuming crap. If you are similarly forced to cohabitate with people who don't think every room should be a sewing room, this might be useful to you.

Extremely General Articles

For Beginners -- Some things that I wish someone would have told be when I was getting into costuming.

FAQ -- Answers to the questions that I've gotten most often.

The Tips File -- Random tips, that might just help.

The Updates Archive -- An archive of all the site updates that are too old to remain on the main page. (Proof that a costumer really can't throw *anything* away....)

Sometimes, You Just Need a Little Humor...

(And some will argue that these pages will provide *very*little* humor.... ;) )

I Love Ewe, Sweetie.... -- How to (and why you might not want to) wash a fleece. I swear, things like this really do happen to me.

Sewing with Cats -- A little insight into what it's like to be me.

Is It ... Obsession? -- A seamstress's thoughts on her habit. Er, *hobby*. I meant hobby....

Peasants in Velvet -- An overview of sublimely ridiculous costuming mistakes.

Would It Kill You...? -- A rant on the lack of variety seen at faires.