Pattern Cutting for Men's Costume is a practicalguide featuring patterns for the most important garments worn by menbetween the 16th and 19th centuries. Easy-to-follow instructionsexpla in how to cut patterns for 'average' and individual measurements -with expert advice on how to adapt patterns to fit men of all shapesand sizes. Introductions to each section describe the major developments inmen's dress - revealing how garments evolved - and patterns for periodgarments for which there are no actual examples are based oncontemporary paintings. Illustrated throughout with hundreds ofdiagrams, this is a much-awaited and valuable addition to the libraryof costume-makers in all fields.Features a new system of drafting patterns for men's period costume.Includes patterns for the most important... Less

Give free love a try in the Hippie Go Go Adult Costume. This sexy costume includes a dress and headband. This super short 60s inspired dress features a psychedelic pattern in numerous shades like yellow, red, aqua, purple, tan, red and pink. The dress has a deep v-neck cut which shows your sexy cleavage. The sleeves of the 60s style dress are tight at the upper arm, then begin to flare out to bells at the elbow, with a wide opening at the wrist. To make the outfit complete, we include a matching print headscarf that can be worn with a 60s style flip hairdo, or tied securely as a headband in a bouffant updo. You can add other 60’s inspired items like go go boots in various shades and colors, peace inspired jewelry, a 60s wig, spray glitter, fishnet hosiery, high heels, and thigh highs... Less

Assembled from vintage issues of Peterson's Magazine, a popular 19th-century "ladies" periodical, these patterns include dresses, pants, jackets, and other apparel for women and children. Historians, collectors of antiques, and costume designers will appreciate this original collection, which features suggestions for re-creating the garments with modern tools and techniques.

The Women's Mardi Gras Harlequin Shine with Sequins Cosume features an ornate dress done in the colors of New Orleans Mardi Gras. The bodice of this strapless dress is green with a harlequin pattern and a pointed peplum. The skirt is purple with gold trim. This Mardi Gras costume also includes removable puff sleeves and a cute little jester headpiece on a plastic headband. To to the Big Easy in full costume or celebrate Mardi Gras wherever you are dressed in grand style. This quality costume is rich in details and is a very sexy, colorful costume that flatters all women. You can accessorize with any of our Mardi Gras footwear and don't forget to add a mask, since that is part of the Mardi Gras tradition.

Gone is the era of long dresses and boring clothes. Bring back the psychedelic 1960's in this multi-colored print Groovy Chic Adult Plus Costume. The mini dress features a fun, multi-colored pattern with bell sleeves, white accents at the collar and waist and gold buttons at the faux pockets. This mod mini dress is sure to attract all of the free love at any party. This Halloween costume dress is comfortable, and just short enough to leave a little mystery. To tie the outfit together we provide a matching headband to place in your bouffant. We offer multiple accessories available for purchase to take this costume to the next level. These matching accessories include Deluxe Red Sultry Wig, White Mod Sunglasses and White Patent Gogo boots (also available in a wide width). This costume is... Less