Archive | March, 2011
Altering a baby tuxedo!

Altering a baby tuxedo!

By on March 30, 2011 in Alterations, Custom sewing, Musings

Today I’m performing clothing alterations a baby tuxedo! The owners ordered the smallest size they could find online, and it was still too small for the little fellow who is not even a year old. What’s he going to wear to the wedding? Luckily Mum and Dad stopped by at Agent Costume and asked if [...]

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Super Hero Comic Cartoon Costumes

Super Hero Comic Cartoon Costumes

By on March 25, 2011 in Costume hire ideas, Custom made, Musings, Party, Party Themes, Themes and Ideas

I often receive emails about custom making Super Hero costumes and prices. There are similar costumes are available online, how ever, the quality is questionable, and there doesn’t seem to be any option other than super cheap and super cheap. Now between the Super cheap and the super cheap, the only other options are “don’t [...]

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Uniform Party

Uniform Party

By on March 24, 2011 in Costume hire ideas, Musings, Party Themes, Themes and Ideas

The first uniform theme fancy dress party I ever went to, I went dressed as a polynesian dancer. Yep, grass skirt, flower lei and coconut bra. It was a 30th birthday in a house sized apartment in Bondi. That was before I ever had any idea I would be performing in a polynesian dance troupe [...]

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Made to Order

Made to Order

By on March 22, 2011 in Custom made, Custom sewing, Musings, Sets and Props

I also sew for the film industry. Sewing table cloths, curtains, cushion covers for TV commercials or film sets. A buyer can come to me with fabric, zips or buttons and thread and say “I need three cushions in two days in this design!” and I say “sure, no problem.” Sometimes i can get it [...]

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Fairy Tales in Fancy Dress Costume

Fairy Tales in Fancy Dress Costume

By on March 17, 2011 in Costume hire ideas, Musings, Party, Party Themes, Themes and Ideas

Fairy Tale and Nursery Rhyme costumes come alive when we bring our favourite characters to life in Fancy Dress. Throw a party and have everyone research and embody their favourite story-time character, or if you’re feeling brave, pick a character for them! The discussion that ensues with your guests after the invitations have been received [...]

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