Archive | May, 2010
Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

By on May 19, 2010 in Custom made, Custom sewing, Musings

I received an email from a young lady requiring a custom made costume to wear to her Fancy Dress Birthday party which coincidently fell on Bastille day. Naturally the theme of the costume party was along the lines of “Anything French” The lady was quite busty and couldn’t find anything suitable to fit her! So [...]

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Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome

By on May 17, 2010 in Costume hire ideas, Party, Party Themes, Themes and Ideas

It’s a Toga Party! What is more fun than to wrap oneself seductively in a silky piece of fabric? Tie it off at the shoulder. Use a shiny belt buckle or broach for further luxuriant detail. Drink wine and eat excessively! The Romans were well known for enjoying a rollicking good time, and their gods [...]

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