COSTUME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

A play-by-play guide to costuming student and independent films on microscopic budgets.

Today's feature comes from Catherine Fritsch. With training in costume design and technology, Catherine has spent most of her career working in professional costume shops as a pattern maker and seamstress.

Florida, known for its fun and sun, also happens to be on the cutting edge in fashion design. Examine some of the options to pursue a degree in fashion design at one of these great fashion design schools.

Design and make your own custom Halloween pumpkin costume, complete with light up special effects.

Here are a few ideas, hints, and tips for throwing a Halloween party for small children.

5 steps to a great Optimus Prime Halloween costume.

Tired of seeing - and wearing - the same old costume ideas every year? So was I, and so was my little girl. We all racked our brains, and in the end she decided her costume would be a princess, - not just any princess, mind you - an alien princess.

Learn US history by visiting two American treasures that are part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and US Forest Service. The homes and properties where two US Governor's lived.

Aside from being an object of lethal destruction, it is important to remember that the sword was also considered an "accessory." That is to say, a sword could be the "finishing touch" to an entire ensemble.

Create your own Julius Caesar costume, useful for Halloween, drama productions, toga party, or just for fun. Easy adaptations for Zeus, Apollo or any other favorite Greek or Roman god.

A description of Thor's costume elements and how to achieve an authentic look.

Series of articles highlighting Christmas Traditions from Around the World. The Lesson planner features traditions, recipes, activities, games and more. These articles will provide a great social studies focus.

Sometimes yard sales, estate sales, and flea market sellers offer "fill a bag" deals, where everything you can fit in a bag is one price.

An exploration of how fashion has both helped to break down and reinforce gender stereotypes.

When I was 10, my brother helped me create a costume that won me many contests in my home town for Halloween. After a few days of brainstorming ideas we came up with the Crayola Crayon Box.

Some fantastic and easy Halloween costumes that can be made at home for little cost.

You tangle with traffic, accidents, and road construction every day on your way to work, social events, or even just to the grocery store. Here's how you can dress up as one well-known character that strikes fear into every driver's heart, a construction traffic barrier!

This Halloween costume is perfect for any little girl or woman who loves the beauty of a butterfly. It is easy to make, requires no sewing, and is perfectly customizable.