Monthly Archives: April 2011
Ma Vie En Corsetry
by Erin Schneider Consider the corset. It is wardrobe staple for so many costuming genres, from burlesque to Steampunk, from Renaissance to 18th Century. And there are a variety of corsets/stays/what-have-yous to get the job done. However, to me there … Continue reading
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Costume Inspiration
by Chelsey Barnes I would say that for most costumers, their ideas come from something else–a movie, book, another costumer, a painting… A year or two ago, shortly after getting into the whole Steampunk thing, a friend of mine sent … Continue reading
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MNSOC Sewing & Crafting Gathering
mn …at the… 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis (Map) Friday, April 22nd, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. $5.00 Per Person (Pay at the door) Mark your calendar and come join the Minnesota Society of Costumers for our monthly Sewing … Continue reading
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What I Entered Into 2010 Costume Con
by Erin Schneider A Brief Explanation, AKA What the heck was I thinking? A few years ago, my friends and I developed an interest in costuming; primarily costumes appropriate to wear to our local Renaissance Festival. While discussing noble or … Continue reading
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True Inspiration ~ Featuring Cathy Hay
by Laura Ulak Cathy Hay of Harman Hay Talk about inspiration! Cathy Hay is a designer in England who several years ago decided that working with brides every day was just not enough excitement for her. Instead she felt like … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Minnesota Society of Costumers!
MNSOC was formed in 2010 by several members of a local costuming group, The Wench Posse. WP members had attended various costuming events such as Costume Con 2010 and Costume College, and felt there was a need for a home … Continue reading
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