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The Costume Maker's Companion, 1700-1920

How to Make a Mini Tricorn Hat

SquarepicMini hats are a great, fun accompaniment to an ensemble and an adorable way to use up extra fabric. Lisa shows us how to block and decorate a mini tricorn. 

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Steampunk Collection Part 2

SquarepicIn Part 1, Izabela discussed the inspiration process for her Steampunk Travellers collection. See how it all turned out in this continuation ... 

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Designing a Steampunk Collection

SquarePicA lot of work goes into the design of a fashion collection. Izabela takes us through the process for her Steampunk Travellers collection.

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Fancy Dress Part II

SupperSquareSo you've decided you want to make a fancy dress costume? Trust Laura to get you started.

 

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Fancy Dress

Empress Eugenie as Marie AntoinetteCostuming has been going on longer than we have been around. Laura introduces us to Fancy Dress and the ways people have dressed up through the ages. 

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Steampunk Regency

Regency SteampunkTravel and adventure in far-flung lands go hand-in-hand with the advancement of the British Empire and the discoveries of new technology and science.

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Replicating a Costume, Part 2

Finished replicaWant to copy a costume from a movie or stage show? Lisha guides us through the process, with valuable tips on doll size costuming.

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Costuming for Competition

Stage costumesCostuming is fun, but winning is pretty fun, too. Elizabeth gives some tips on how to make a good impression in a live costume contest.

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Replicating a Costume, Part I

The Wishing dressHave you ever wanted to copy a costume from a movie or stage show? Lisha examines the five steps to creating a costume replica.

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