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Ask The Experts - Diana Habra
This month, Diana Habra of renaissancefabrics.net answers your questions about historical fabrics and how to use them, touching on Regency recreations, breathable linings and using sheer materials with confidence!
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British costumier Suzi Clarke has over 35 years' experience working with costume for theatre, including the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Royal National Theatre, Amsterdam Opera, film, T.V., museums, and for static displays, re-enactors, historical dancers and costumed interpreters.
Friend of both Jean Hunnisett and Janet Arnold, she talks a bit about them and shares some tips with us.
Research for the Historical Costumer, Part 2: Libraries & Online Research
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It's All Online - Right?
Wrong, wrong, wrong. One of the biggest myths of our current era is that, "Everything is available online."
There is indeed a great deal of research you can do online. But if only rely on online sources, and particularly if you only rely on the websites created by other costumers, you are looking at a fraction of the information commonly and easily available to you.
Costume for a Character
A new character enters the scene. The moment you see them, before they open their mouth, you know exactly who they are. Why?
Authentic Handmade Trims
In this extensive beginner's guide, we'll look at lucet cording, fancy braiding and inkle and tablet weaving.
Contracts for Seamstresses
How do I know they'll pay, and won't ruin and try to return what I've made them? The answer to most business concerns is to have a good contract.
Starting a sewing business
Wouldn't it be great to sew for a living? Here are a few of the pitfalls peculiar to sewing, and a few tips on how to make it work, too.
18th Century Wig Styling
Always dreamed of having one of those towering 18th century wigs? Some lessons from a workshop.
Lorna Tate (Scotland)
Lorna tells us about her life in sewing, from her first minidresses in the Sixties right through to a very modern bridalwear business!