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Tickets are disappearing...one by one. Snatch one while you can! https://www.costumecollege.net/sunday-fantasy-tea

Trying to come up with ideas for your Gala costume? Check out these pics to spark your creativity, and let us know if you have any other super-sized sleeve references in the comments! #showusyoursleeves Better yet, this could be the beginning of a new shadow group....

Trying to come up with ideas for your Gala costume? Check out these pics to spark your creativity, and let us know if you have any other super-sized sleeve references in the comments! #showusyoursleeves Better yet, this could be the beginning of a new shadow group....

Don't miss out on this year's Time Traveler's Gala: Super-Sized Sleeve Soiree! We can't wait to see your wacky creations, whether historical or fantasy. Ticket prices go up in March, so grab one now! https://www.costumecollege.net/saturday-time-traveler-s-gala

✨ Costume College 2026 Bonus Track ✨ Title: “Upcycling and Textile Transformations” We’re building a playground for makers who believe: “Give me your tired, your poor, your faded linens yearning to breathe free” 🗽🪡 Teach us how to: - dye with kitchen scraps - block printing - remove mystery stains older than you - beadazzle like it’s 1899 - source ethically without breaking the bank Come together to learn from each other how to rethink, reuse, and reimagine your materials — because skill and creativity never go out of style. 👩‍🏫 WE WANT YOU TO TEACH! Class submissions open December 1st! 👉 Details: https://www.costumecollege.net/calling-all-teachers 👉 Bonus Track info: https://www.costumecollege.net/bonus-track

✨ Costume College 2026 Bonus Track ✨ Title: “Upcycling and Textile Transformations” We’re building a playground for makers who believe: “Give me your tired, your poor, your faded linens yearning to breathe free” 🗽🪡 Teach us how to: - dye with kitchen scraps - block printing - remove mystery stains older than you - beadazzle like it’s 1899 - source ethically without breaking the bank Come together to learn from each other how to rethink, reuse, and reimagine your materials — because skill and creativity never go out of style. 👩‍🏫 WE WANT YOU TO TEACH! Class submissions open December 1st! 👉 Details: https://www.costumecollege.net/calling-all-teachers 👉 Bonus Track info: https://www.costumecollege.net/bonus-track

✂️ **COSTUMERS GUILD WEST – 2025-2026 BOARD REVEAL** ✂️ First, a **MASSIVE THANK YOU** to every single member who threw their hat in the ring. You all make this guild *sparkle*. Without further chatter—meet your new & returning board! **✨ Fresh Blood ✨** - **Corresponding Secretary**: Erica Jimenez (1-yr) - **Director at Large**: Erin Adney (1-yr) - **Director at Large**: Grace Amundsen Barnkow (1-yr) **🔥 Seasoned Pros 🔥** - **President**: Samantha Barry (Year 2/2) - **Vice President**: Christienne Palmieri (Year 2/2) - **Treasurer**: Heather Pritchett (new role, 2-yr) - **Recording Secretary**: Rebecca Metzger (new role, 1-yr) - **Director at Large**: Tammy Horn (re-elected, 1-yr) - **Director at Large**: Kelly Ramin (re-elected, 1-yr) Need to contact them? Log in to find their info → http://www.costumersguild.org/contacts Reblog to spread the word!

🌿 CGW Presents: **Make Your Own Waist-Cincher Corset!** 🌿 Join **Simone Williams** of **Exquisite Restraint Corsets** for a 2-day **in-person intensive** at **Richard the Thread** in LA! 📅 **Nov 15–16** (Sat & Sun) 🕙 **10 AM – 6 PM PT** 📍 **1960 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA** ✂️ **What You’ll Learn:** - Bespoke pattern & fitting - Mock-up to final construction - Boning, busk, hand-applied grommets - Pro techniques for fashion & costume 🎟️ **Register Now:** 👉 https://www.costumersguild.org/waist-cincher-corset-intensive 💰 **$180 CGW Members / $200 Non-Members** + **$70 Kit Fee** (beige base; upgrade to white, black, or floral brocade in-person!) *Bring 1 yd lining fabric + your tools (list sent at sign-up)* Intermediate level – must know basic sewing & your machine. Refunds (minus $4) until 72 hrs before. 👩‍🎨 **About Simone:** 25 years of corsetry mastery, MFA in Costume Design, film/TV/theatre pro.