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Fashion Districts Are Heaven For Costume Supplies

The fashion districts in Los Angeles and New York City are incredible resources for finding materials used in costume making.  You may be needing fabric to sew a

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How to Lengthen a Hem With an Extender Slip

Don’t dismiss a skirt or dress if it’s too short.  This mermaid costume was ordered on eBay so I didn’t realize that it wasn’t floor length.  I used a custom made extender slip to add the extra length needed.

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Here is a link to a ready-made slip that does the job and a blog post with a tutorial of how to make your own extender slip,