Techniques & Construction

Period Construction Research

Did Women's Skirts Have Waistbands? -- People tend to assume they did. After all, it's standard now. Here's some research to the contrary.

General Construction Techniques

Eyelets -- Supposing you don't *want* brass grommets on your costume....

A Wrinkle-Free Fit -- A primer on acheiving that "fits better than your own skin" look, with handy troubleshooting charts.

Decorative Techniques

Reverse Leather Applique -- A fabric and leather surface decoration technique.

Constructing Accessories

Fans -- A brief overview of making fans from fancy-schmancy office supplies.

Hair Wreaths -- How to make a wreath out of real live flowers!

General Costuming "Strategy"

Costuming on a Budget -- What to do when you have to pay the bills, too.

Debunking Some Costuming Myths -- What you were told about building costumes *might* not be all truth....