Everyone is talking about Steampunk. What is Steampunk and how can you jump on the bandwagon?

To top off the perfect vintage costume, you need the right hairstyle. Lauren Rennells' book Vintage Hairstyling shows you how. Read my review of it here.

What are vintage patterns and how can you use them for costuming? What are the pitfalls of using vintage patterns and how can you overcome them? Read this and find out!

You see "The Dress" on a TV show or in a movie. How do you make one yourself? You don't have to be an expert to use a variety of patterns to make the dress you want. This article will show you how.

Do you have a plain costume that needs that extra something? Try these unique costume embellishment ideas to add "Ooomph" to your designs.

The origins of Halloween explained

The new Sherlock Holmes TV show and movies have brought a ton of new ideas into the Sherlock Holmes costuming canon. In this article you'll find great info on how to dress like Sherlock.

The secret to building beautiful costumes is starting with the right foundation. In this article learn how to choose the right underwear for your outfit and make the perfect costume over it.

Great costume ideas for Thanksgiving Day.

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