Hello it is a small private high school with a director, and a technical director. A normal season consists of two shows one play and one musical. There is an ad junk designer who was hired in to handle costumes on a show by show basis. The room that we are converting is an old office it is approximately 12' x 12' I would like to have a sewing machine and other suppliers. Costume storage is handled off-site and non-climate controlled trailers. There is no budget for costumes, it is taken out of the technical direction budget. I would like to get a sewing machine for between 300 and $500. In approximately another $300 on basic supplies. I have taken a few courses in costume designing but it is been a while but his why I was looking for guidance thank you
Yes dont forget the serger, or overlock machine. Being married to a costume designer, I have been informed that is essental! Make sure to have a good iron and board, also, very important. A good cutting table at an appropriate height so that one who is cutting is not bending over all day. and If budget allows, a dress form is very handy to have.
NO ironing is horrible on costumes it makes the fabric shiny, if you ever have to iron anything make sure you either have a moist cloth between the iron and the piece or use a steamer instead. the worst thing you can do to a costume piece is use an iron on it because the theater lights will make it look metallic.
NO ironing is horrible on costumes it makes the fabric shiny, if you ever have to iron anything make sure you either have a moist cloth between the iron and the piece or use a steamer instead. the worst thing you can do to a costume piece is use an iron on it because the theater lights will make it look metallic.
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