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Newly Weds

Making my own wedding dress

I’m back! and what an adventure. From designing our vows, to Bridesmaid dramas, family dramas, weather issues, and taking a holiday for the first time as husband and wife, etc, I’m back, and what a tale to tell. We just wanted a simple affair as far as we are concerned, it’s the people who make [...]

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Agent Costume 2011

Another year has passed with Agent Costume

A big thank you to all who have utilised the costuming services of Agent Costume this year, whether custom made costumes, costume hire or alterations, your custom has meant a great deal to me this year. Operating out of a small space has been challenging sometimes, and also a great deal of fun being faced [...]

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Moulin Rouge skirt and revamped corset

Costume alterations

Help! The costume I bought on line just arrived and it doesn’t fit properly! What should I do? Answer: Bring it in to Agent Costume in Bondi, Sydney. We can make the required adjustments to have it fit you better! Just bring it in for a quote. There are many ways to fix a problem [...]

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Designing a wedding dress

Designing a wedding dress

The first thing a bride-to-be needs to do is some thorough research. Look in magazines and online, collect and print out as many relevant images you can find. Label them and be clear about why you like them. Take this folder to your dress maker. Consider which styles are most flattering to you, neck lines, [...]

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How much does a custom made costume cost?

How much does a custom made costume cost?

Custom made costumes vary greatly in price depending on the time needed and materials required. The price depends on variants of the following: How long it takes to define the pattern how many fittings are required? How long it takes to cut out all the peices are the pieces lined? how expensive is the fabric? [...]

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Half Man Half Woman Costume

Half Man Half Woman Costume

Are you interested in finding out more about a Half woman/half man costume? Then read on: “Dear Agent Costume, I’m going to a Fancy dress party, the party theme is ‘Lost at the Altar’ and I want to go in a half-bride half-groom costume. Do you have one to hire? Is this something you can [...]

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Altering a baby tuxedo!

Altering a baby tuxedo!

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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