Making An Egyptian Sheath Dress: Part 1

Hello friends! I’m finally making my Egyptian sheath dress. I’ve wanted to make one for quite some time, but other things received my attention. This is the case for many projects I’d like to do. Such is life. 😉 I’ll be breaking this project up due to time management. Today I’ll share the first steps...

A Brief History of Textiles in the Ancient Middle East

Hi friends! I had a comment on my previous post about fashion history that wanted more details about how fashion was effected by evolving society and geography. Your wish is my command. Fashion has evolved based on available resources, geographical location, and on how far societal groups had advanced (i.e. from hunter gatherer to cities,...

Fashion History: The Ancient Middle East

Hi friends! A large part of costume design is research. Fashion has been around since the invention of clothes with what is happening in the world effecting what is fashionable. In other words, as society evolves and history unravels, so does fashion. As a costumer, it important to have a basic knowledge of fashion history...

A Quick Guide to the 20’s: Female Edition

Hi friends! I finally jumped on the Downton Abby band wagon. I was once told by a fellow costumer that every costume designer should watch Downton Abby because the costumes are masterfully done. She was right. The costumes are by far the best part of the show. A large portion of the show is set...