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[[File:Columbias_Closet_Bustier.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Back view of a bustier from Columbia's Closet tutorial.]] | [[File:Columbias_Closet_Bustier.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Back view of a bustier from Columbia's Closet tutorial.]] | ||
| − | '''Columbia's Closet''' | + | '''Columbia's Closet''' was a blog created by [[Mina Credeur]] that detailed her research and construction methods for making Rocky Horror costumes. In previous years she accepted custom commissions, but later only sold accessories and embroidered patches at conventions. |
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| − | [[Mina Credeur]] created the blog in 2009 to compliment her custom costume business by detailing the work that went into her costumes. Because it's a blog format readers | + | [[Mina Credeur]] created the blog in 2009 to compliment her custom costume business by detailing the work that went into her costumes. Because it's a blog format readers were invited to comment with their own results and insights. |
==Embroidery== | ==Embroidery== | ||
[[File:Denton_Patches.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Denton High patches]] | [[File:Denton_Patches.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Denton High patches]] | ||
| − | Mina | + | Mina sold embroidered reproductions of the following at conventions and (sometimes) online: |
* Brad's Denton High School patch | * Brad's Denton High School patch | ||
* Frank's motorcycle jacket patches | * Frank's motorcycle jacket patches | ||
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Mina has also made custom patches for special events including: | Mina has also made custom patches for special events including: | ||
* [[The Home of Happiness]] | * [[The Home of Happiness]] | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Ron Maxwell Approved]] |
* "I ♥ Bullwinkle" | * "I ♥ Bullwinkle" | ||
* [[RHSML]] campaign. | * [[RHSML]] campaign. | ||
==Patterns== | ==Patterns== | ||
| − | Mina offers several free sewing patterns on her blog that can be downloaded | + | Mina offers several free sewing patterns on her blog that can be downloaded - https://columbiascloset.blogspot.com/p/patterns.html |
==Custom Fabric== | ==Custom Fabric== | ||
[[File:Columbias_Closet_Swatches.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Fabric Swatches]] | [[File:Columbias_Closet_Swatches.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Fabric Swatches]] | ||
| − | Mina has created reproduction prints of some of the fabrics from the film | + | Mina has created reproduction prints of some of the fabrics from the film. |
| − | * 1/2" Pink gingham plaid for Janet's dress | + | * 1/2" Pink gingham plaid for Janet's dress - https://www.spoonflower.com/designs/4456349-1-2-gingham-medium-pink-by-seweccentric |
* Plaid for Brad's bow tie (red-black-blue-yellow) | * Plaid for Brad's bow tie (red-black-blue-yellow) | ||
* Plaid for Brad's cummerbund (red-black) | * Plaid for Brad's cummerbund (red-black) | ||
| − | * Blue stripes for Columbia's pajamas | + | * Blue stripes for Columbia's pajamas - https://www.spoonflower.com/designs/994216-columbia-pajamas-by-seweccentric |
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==Convention Related== | ==Convention Related== | ||
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* [[The AC 4.7.11 Convention]] (Atlantic City, NJ) | * [[The AC 4.7.11 Convention]] (Atlantic City, NJ) | ||
* [[The Celluloid Jam 2]] | * [[The Celluloid Jam 2]] | ||
| − | * [[RKO Con | + | * [[RKO Con]] (Providence, RI) |
* [[El Fishnet Fiesta Dos]] (Tucson, AZ) | * [[El Fishnet Fiesta Dos]] (Tucson, AZ) | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Transylvania Carnivale]] (Chicago, IL) |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | http://www.columbiascloset.com | + | http://www.columbiascloset.com |
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https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiasCloset | https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiasCloset | ||
Latest revision as of 19:00, 7 April 2025
Columbia's Closet was a blog created by Mina Credeur that detailed her research and construction methods for making Rocky Horror costumes. In previous years she accepted custom commissions, but later only sold accessories and embroidered patches at conventions.
Contents
[hide]Background
Mina Credeur created the blog in 2009 to compliment her custom costume business by detailing the work that went into her costumes. Because it's a blog format readers were invited to comment with their own results and insights.
Embroidery
Mina sold embroidered reproductions of the following at conventions and (sometimes) online:
- Brad's Denton High School patch
- Frank's motorcycle jacket patches
- Frank's metallic floral overlay
Mina has also made custom patches for special events including:
- The Home of Happiness
- Ron Maxwell Approved
- "I ♥ Bullwinkle"
- RHSML campaign.
Patterns
Mina offers several free sewing patterns on her blog that can be downloaded - https://columbiascloset.blogspot.com/p/patterns.html
Custom Fabric
Mina has created reproduction prints of some of the fabrics from the film.
- 1/2" Pink gingham plaid for Janet's dress - https://www.spoonflower.com/designs/4456349-1-2-gingham-medium-pink-by-seweccentric
- Plaid for Brad's bow tie (red-black-blue-yellow)
- Plaid for Brad's cummerbund (red-black)
- Blue stripes for Columbia's pajamas - https://www.spoonflower.com/designs/994216-columbia-pajamas-by-seweccentric
Convention Related
Columbia's Closet has had a seller booth at these conventions:
- The AC 4.7.11 Convention (Atlantic City, NJ)
- The Celluloid Jam 2
- RKO Con (Providence, RI)
- El Fishnet Fiesta Dos (Tucson, AZ)
- Transylvania Carnivale (Chicago, IL)
References
http://www.columbiascloset.com
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiasCloset
