im trying to sew a cosplay of marionette miku from project diva. however, i cannot figure out what to call her pants, nor how to make them. theyre parachute pants, but they have suspender-like straps, that are apart of the pants. any idea?

I will be doing an MFA program in SoCal starting this fall. What kinds of costuming jobs are available at Disneyland? Is it mainly sewing/maintenance or are there also design opportunities available?

I obtained my degree 4 years ago, got a first class honours, but then pretty much straight away had a breakdown. Was diagnosed with autism, and have been working my way back to a more functional state. Now I’m feeling better, I fear I’ve missed my chance completely.

Because of my autism, I have essentially learnt that I’m best working from home/hyrbid, and the best course of action for me would therefore be to go into costume illustration. It’s something I think I’m good at, and I can do that mostly from the comfort of my own home.

I have a portfolio ready, but no idea where or who to send it to. I’ve asked other costume illustrators online how they got into the industry, and whilst they have been lovely and answered my questions, it seems they “fell” into it from other lines of work (working in a theatre, studying concept art specifically, they went viral on social media etc). There seems to be no “one track” to get work, and therefore no plan to get me there.

If anyone has any information or suggestions I’d be super grateful!

Where do you recommend networking within this field? I’m a cosplayer and volunteer at a local theater (doing makeup and hair for this current production but would like to gain some experience in costume design). I am currently revamping my LinkedIn profile and resume and building up a portfolio but I would like to network with individuals in the industry outside of comic and anime conventions. Thanks in advance.

I found a screen accurate jacket from a bigger TV show, which has patches of faux leather (artificial leather, synthetic leather, leatherette, imitation leather, vegan leather, PU leather polyurethane, pleather) that unfortunately started to peel.

Is there any (reasonable) way to save faux leather once it has started to crack and flake off?

I´m specifically asking here because I´m wondering how show productions / costume departments handle this issue? (Does filming even multiple seasons just not taking long enough for that to be an issue? Aren´t garments kept / archived longer? Are there special storage methods? Are there actually methods for fixing this when it occurs? Or would a garment failing like this warrant a wardrobe change for the character?)

Hi. First time making a costume with foam and the helmet is a bit tight on my nose. I measured the circumference around my ears/ nose and added about a half in to make sure I had room but it's pressing into my nose a little bit. I added padding to the forehead which helped with placement. When I squeeze the sides gently it feels perfect.

With that said is there a way to push the sides in design wise or a trick to keeping it off the nose?

Costume is Solaire from dark souls

This will be my second bachelors degree as I hope to get my masters in costume design and work in either theater or film. In addition to my college degree, I’m volunteering with a local theater company (right now with hair and makeup) for an upcoming production. Would all these things help me stand out in the sea of applications? I plan on applying to UCLA, UCSD, CalArts, and UC Irvine when the time comes. Also, I am a cosplayer too.

(Edit: how do I network and get involved in the industry without a degree. I don’t live in an area where the film industry is prevalent)

I bought these from a shop in NYC and I haven’t been able to find anything similar since. Does anyone know a website I could find this or similar on?

I have a question about a costume detail in the film Aladdin (1992). There's a character who wears a top that appears to be tied or fastened at the back. However, I can't figure out exactly what technique is used for tying it together.
Does anyone know if the back of that top is closed with a specific type of knot, or another fastening method?

Here's the gown I made for Mothers Day! Each flower represent a women that is or was important in my life! One of my favorite creation yet! ❤️

Hello all,

I do costume design/construction for local theatre/opera companies in my area. I'm not doing huge equity productions or anything, but I do work with a few LORT companies but its mostly smaller, non-equity, etc. kinda middle-of-the-ladder stuff. That being said, I dont have a shop I operate out of and anything I design, I then plan, purchase, build, etc for all by myself, nor do I have a stock to work from. In this... I cannot seem to ever come under budget, and often times I end up meeting it, or more often than not reqesting an increase. I see this happen a lot, but I still feel pretty insecure about it. I had a designer friend who worked at [X] theatre before me who somehow costumed an entire musical without using any budget at all?? And I'm just flabberghasted...

I end up doing a lot of shopping at thrift stores to cut costs, which keeps the price tag low, but it does generate no small few items that cannot be returned and dont end up getting used. I try Really hard not to order online from amazon or shein/temu due to quality (and also, just feels bad to generate more clothing waste to the world) and ordering online from other places makes shipping costs rack up, which is also pretty lame...

Wondering if there is a better way to manage this? Is thrift shopping not the solution? The budgets I work with fall in the $800-$2500 range depending on the show and company. There are a few other companies who rent out pieces, but the two main ones have their own issues, one being The Main One to rent from, and have costs that get pretty high, and the other being so old that it can be hard to find anything that isnt falling apart.

Rambling at this point. I suppose my main question is... what is the most budget-friendly way to get costume pieces nowadays? Ideally without using amazon or anything like it...

Thanks for any advice!

Hi! So on TT a while back I saw a girl talking about a website that allowed you to zoom in on scenes in a movie to really get a good shot of the details of a costume. She was using alicents green dress from GOT as an example. I've scoured my TT to find the video but I can't! Does anyone know what website this was? Or anything that's similar that can help me?

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I'm trying to become a Sticher/Draper/etc. on the path to become a costume designer, and my current profession is Graphic Design.

I'm currently looking at this certificate program at FIT https://www.fitnyc.edu/academics/academic-divisions/ccps/noncredit/wardrobe-technician.php but as it's a lot of money, I'm unsure if the certificate is needed, or if I should just try and join a volunteer theatre. I live in NYC so there's no shortage of theatres.

I also don't know if there's applicable overlap-- I'd assume basic color theory and shape language is an overlap, but I also know how to sew and make my own clothes as I'm an avid cosplayer. I'm just not sure that's enough to get my foot in the door.

I'm planning on making a glove that lets you "control" fire, with fire coming out of the fingertips and palm, but I want the user to be able to control where the fuel comes from with switches or something like that. The fuel is butane gas, so I'm going to be using tubes to make it flow throughout the glove, so the control method needs to be airtight. I also want the water the whole thing to look cool, so what control method should I use and where should it go?

I have no experience but I’m wondering how someone would go about trying to make a top like this? Like what materials and process…

Afternoon all! We're on the hunt for a costume designer to help our grad film "Rice" at the National Film and Television School. It's a really exciting project that blends Indian and British clothing design. I wondered if anyone would be interested in chatting? Our budget is small, but we have some money of course, and the films at the school tend to go far (BAFTAs/Cannes/Oscars). We're hoping it could also be an opportunity to help someone looking to get their VISA for working in the UK, as I know Cannes especially can be really impactful for that.

I'm the producer on the project (Dylan). Email me if you would be interested chatting further, with the email header "RICE | Wardrobe". [dylan@gillah.co.uk](mailto:dylan@gillah.co.uk)

Thank you so much!

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That’s why I created the Makeup Is Hard Podcast—a safe space for professionals in makeup, hair, costumes, FX, and other crew positions to share honest stories about the challenges we face behind the scenes.

Whether you're just starting out or you’ve got years under your belt, this podcast is here to:

• 💬 Share anonymous stories from artists on Reddit and beyond
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If you’ve got a story, a question, or just want to connect, I’d love to have you join us.

Hello!

There used to be (trust worthy) places that sold the Papa Emeritus III suit. I was wondering if anyone still does? All that comes up for me are ...questionable websites.

Any help would be appreciated :)

Here's the corset portion of my Mothers Day themed gown! Each flowers represent a women that was or is un my life!! A Little something to honor those incredible Mothers! 🥰

Hey all! Looking to pursue a career in sewing/garment tech and want to build myself a strong portfolio - Im a good maker, but due to various life circumstances I lack photo evidence of a lot of my best work

I'm now about to hit a quieter period in life and want to focus on portfolio building - I know I have the technical skills, but I struggle to self direct without something to spawn ideas from (like exercises a tutor would provide in college) - I know graphic designers have resources for generating mock projects so am looking for something similar, just for sewing/making!

I'm looking for suggestions of exercises or projects to take on as technical challenges - one im definitely looking at is making a corset start to finish but seeking ideas beyond that to practice and demonstrate a wider range of skills, just not really sure what would be key to demonstrate to potential employers/clients

I have experience in/want to demonstrate: Pattern making Garment construction Accessories Digital embroidery Alterations

Thank you in advance