Fashion Sketch Pads

For costumers who just aren’t very good at drawing the human body here is a handly little tool to help you put your design ideas down on paper. The fashion sketch pad gives you a proportioned body on which to draw out your next costume design. Simply sketch the details of the cut and shape of the garment directly onto the pad. Costume sketches are a great tool to help you visualize the style of a costume before you start making it It can also be handy when showing your ideas to clients, troupemates or your seamstress. The beauty of these handy little pads is that they come in an assortment of body styles. No matter if you have a rectangular figure, hourglass, pear-shaped or full all over, there is a reference figure that will approximate your figure type. Never let “I can’t draw” be an excuse to stop you from designing your next ensemble. Available for men, too!

Aleene’s Stiffen Quick Fabric Spray

Perhaps the quickest way to stiffen a bra is by using a fabric stiffener. The easiest product to use a new formulation from Aleene’s called Stiffen Quick Fabric Spray. This product makes it very easy to control the amount of stiffener that is being applied. This makes it easy to apply many smooth, even layers and it’s especially good for using inside a finished bra to nail down the knots and secure the loose threads to extend the life of your garment. I've tried this product, and I have found that it is pretty easy to control the amount of stiffness. It doesn't turn rock-solid, but rather, makes the fabric crisp. It is especially nice to use on molded foam bras that have a little bit of stretch to them.