I've been sewing for a decade now, and I've been finessing my crafting setup ever since. My sewing corner features two machines, a hefty stash of fabric, and an array of tools. Learn more about how ...

When you’re an apparel design student, every day requires costuming. These are the people we look to for fashion inspiration, after all. Oct. 31, however, is special. Chances are, you won’t find a pre ...

Learning costume design step by step—from early sketches to the final stitches. This short highlights the full creative process, showing how ideas evolve into wearable designs through planning, ...

Enjoy this list of DIY costumes that are perfect for Halloween or playing dress up. My kids don’t need an excuse to imagine and dress up. I love Halloween, and I love making costumes. It’s something I ...

Marisa Mayeda’s tiny hands are steady as she smooths the fabric out in front of her and examines the stitches, checking for bunching or knots. “Lay it flat, so you can see the whole thing,” suggests ...

Busy parents can't always whip up a handmade costume. But they don't always want a store-bought one, either. That's where no-sew outfits for Halloween come in. Plenty of successful costumes don't have ...

WYOMING, Mich. — Gayle Vaartjes has been making and sewing costumes all her life. She owns the Kostume Room on 36th Street SW in Wyoming where she now sells hundreds of costumes, wigs, masks, and ...