Costume Links:
These are places I go regularly for either inspiration or information.
Avail Couture: Custom wedding dresses in the Chicago area. My cousin owns this business.
Cleopatra’s Closet: A Costume Site: Gorgeous costumes, lovely site.
Costumer’s Guide to Movie Costumes: Want information on a specific costume? Check here first! Maggie does a great job keeping on top of new offerings in the world of movie costume.
The Costumer’s Manifesto: Lots of links. Some working, some not. Browse awhile.
Counting My Lucky Stars: Hasn’t been updated in awhile, but several LOTR costumes and a few others.
Ever After Costumes: For those interested in Danielle’s gowns. One of Maggie’s sites.
Jedi Council Forums: Costuming and Props: Many helpful people with loads of tips and information.
Katherine’s Dress Site: This woman is amazing! Her historical clothing is inspiring.
King Kong Costume Study: By the same people at LOTR Costume. A well done site with plenty of information.
LOTR Costume: A LOTR costuming information source. A lot if information in these pages.
Maggie’s Costume Site: Maggie’s personal site, with many costumes and tips.
The Padawan’s Guide: Look here for information on Star Wars costumes. One of Maggie’s sites.
Prairie Ladies: This page is for the bobbin lace group I’m a part of. It loads somewhat slow at first.
The Royal Handmaiden Society: A great source for all things Handmaiden, with information on SW Episodes I, II, and III, galleries and much more.
SereniFly Costumes: Firefly and Serenity costuming. Still under construction, but off to a good start.
Yvette’s Costume Site: Beautiful work on a variety of costumes and projects.
Fabric, Trims and what-not:
Fire Mountain Gems: I love this site! One of the local bead stores here orders from them.
The Lacemaker: Bobbin lace supplier.
Lacy Susan: Bobbin lace supplier.
Snow Goose: Bobbin lacing supplies. I got my first roller pillow from them years ago.
Van Sciver Bobbin Lace: Holly is terrific! She’ll help you find the right weight thread or the right pins and is quick to ship.
Pages perhaps of interest. A bit of history, etc.
Can’t Take the Sky: A firefly fan site with tons of information.
Galactica Station: For the re-imagines Battlestar. Lots of episode information, screen caps, etc. Good for the obsessive costumer who wants detail.
Medieval History: Lots of links. Some work, many don’t, but a wealth of information in what does work.
Wookieepedia: Because it’s just cool, that’s why!
