One of the joys of live theater is that there is always the possibility that something might go catastrophically wrong. … More
Tag: Modern
Inserting a Two-Part Busk
The first steel, front-fastening busk was invented in 1829. (Waugh, 79) They’re nifty little beasties, especially at the end of … More
I have the coolest job EVER…
I know, I’ve said it before, and it probably sounds like I’m gloating a little bit. And I’m not gonna … More
How to Make a Show Girl Headdress
So for reasons that I can’t quite wrap my head around, I’ve fround myself making show-girl headdresses. This is great, … More
The Beret
A beret is, well, it’s a beret. They’re useful for a variety of fashion and theatrical situations, and more modern periods of historical re-enactment. This is one method for making them, though certainly not the only one.