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This is one I hear a lot: I put on a pretty dress, I take some photos in a nice location, and suddenly I get a lot of comments about how costuming is a very expensive hobby, about the price some of the fabrics I use must have and all of that. The rude ones,…
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A guide on how to use color, if you feel you need one 
Hard pep talk for those willing to start a business in something artistic.
How can you describe the fabric you want? How to know if your fabric is silk or cotton?
Review of the book Creating Historical Clothes by Elizabeth Friendship.
Exploring the difference between what we see on screen and the real costume, what makes a costume look different and what to know before choosing the fabric when you want to go for accuracy.
A small guide to the world of wigs
Basic notions about dyeing at home, and a fun and easy experiment.