Comments on: 6 Things Your Costume Designer Wants You To Know

By: Aleathia Burns

Aleathia Burns — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:20:39 +0000

Hell hath no fury like a scorned Seamstress when I have to repress/Steam your garments because you forgot what Hanger is.

By: Becki

Becki — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:23:32 +0000

Do not ball up your socks. They will not get complete dry. And, I will make you wear the wet ones.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:52:15 +0000

If you are not “getting” your character, it is not the costume’s fault.
Before you use deodorant, shower well.
Measuring your inseam is not an invitation, it is a necessity.

By: Veronica Dobell Prior

Veronica Dobell Prior — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 02:07:57 +0000

I’m costuming your character, not you. I don’t care if you “never wear” green, or orange. My job is to help the story along, not to make sure you feel that your costume is flattering.

My time is valuable. If I call you over for measuring, please come asap and don’t fob me off while you continue your break-time conversation. I will call the next person and you will have to wait till the end.

Don’t complain about your costume being made out of polyester. The budget doesn’t run to silk shantung. Next time, it could be wool.

I will provide a spray bottle of vodka/water mixture. Spray your costumes with it before you go home. If I catch you drinking it, see above about the wool.

By: Meggan Peters

Meggan Peters — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 01:54:40 +0000

If you are late to a fitting, bring chocolate. Expensive chocolate. None of that waxy crap. You might still get a fabulous costume, if the chocolate is good enough. If you miss a fitting, you are SOL. You will be naked.

By: Sharon Sobel

Sharon Sobel — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:16:40 +0000

BUY a pattern? I drape or draft my own. That takes a lot of time and training.

By: sherry Kfare

sherry Kfare — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 01:10:11 +0000

You have all said everything I agree with. Respect is paramount. Our job is difficult. We are trained professionals who spend as much time as you researching your characters, time period, social status, place, movement needs, etc. and making important decisions about the type of costume you will need. We are responsible for creating the costumes that reflect the directors point of view so don’t complain if it is not what you imagined we are following the directors instructions just as you do. Work WITH us, we are responsible for an entire show not just your costume. Our job is extremely difficult and time consuming. We want you to feel comfortable in you costume. Remember your costume is the visual picture of your character for the audience.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 21:56:08 +0000

HANG UP YOUR COSTUMES
And don’t loose your hanger
Or your costume
Or you will burn in the fires of my rage….

By: Charlene Gifford

Charlene Gifford — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 21:13:31 +0000

I know that costumes get more wear and tear than your own clothing. If it is need of repair bring it to me right away. I won’t get mad at you.

By: Sam Wilkins

Sam Wilkins — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:41:51 +0000

I like how you reinforce the cast member’s confidence and try to alleviate their self-consciousness by stating that the director chose them for a reason. This would help them become more comfortable with their body and their clothes. I also liked your suggestion on having the cast member listen to costume designer when it came to their undergarments. I imagine many don’t think about how their underwear will affect their overall appearance.