F-Costume

Mailing List
Name:	F-Costume
Date(s):	-2005 (Indra); 2005-2018 (Yahoo! Group)
Moderated:	Yes
Founder(s):	Elizabeth Lear (Indra); Cat Devereaux (Yahoo! Group)
Type:	discussion
Fandom:	fantasy & science fiction
Scope:	character costumes, cosplay
URL:	Yahoo! Group, Archived version "Group Website". Archived from the original on 2012-05-04.
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F-Costume was an email discussion group. The topic was costume creation from fantasy and science fiction fandoms.

The original list was hosted on Indra.com (Wayback link) and run by Elizabeth Lear. In June 2005, the group moved to Yahoo! Groups and ownership was taken over by Cat Devereaux.

The last post was on March 1, 2018.

posting history

As of October 2019, the Yahoo! Group had 660 members.

Description

F-Costume – your place for research and discussion of Fantasy and Science Fiction Costuming. Let your imaginations run wild! Whether you are interested in creating original costumes, expanding ideas from books or recreating a movie costume, we are here to share knowledge... and create some wonderful new costume outfits in the process. We are here to discuss all manner of costume techniques. These are not limited to: from fabric to hard-shell costuming; from garment construction to accessory making; from hat and wig building to shoe modification; from sewing techniques to mold making; from gossamer silks to chain maille; from costume exhibits to costume contests; from conventions to publications; from fabric dyeing to grommet pounding. Your imagination is the only limit.

History

First Post

We have moved to F-Costume mailing list to a new home here in the yahoo groups. We hope to revive this list by the addition of a message archive and a place to post pictures.

F-costume will be a place to discuss Fantasy and Science Fiction costuming in all its variations. This will include everything from original designs to book and movie recreations.

We welcome all questions about making and designing costumes. Do not be afraid to ask question. And understand there are multiple answers to questions depending on your goals and resources. Different folks know different information and techniques. We are stronger in knowledge as a community.... and we're really going to make some wonderful outfits in the process.

Also we are going to work hard to archive the information into a more coherent form so it's easier to look up in long term use. This will be a multi step process. The good news is that we have some of the info up there already at Alley Cat Scratch. We are going to combine what we have from our sister group, LOTR Costume, with what's in our "Making 'Em" section (http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/MakeingEm.htm ) and try to build a library of tips and detail. (This will take a little while.. but we will at least get started.)

To build this knowledge base we are going to use tips and articles posted in this yahoo group. All writing will remain the authors' properties. If you do not wish you tips posted, please notify the group moderators.

Again, welcome.

-Cat-

Rules

Upon joining the group, members were sent a file with the group's rules of conduct.

Ok... now for the icky stuff... please give this at least one read... for they are different than some lists you are used to.

Be nice.. no flaming. Respect everyone, even if they're different from you. Different opinions are allowed. This is not rocket science -- there can be more than one right answer depending on the circumstances.

This list is for everyone from 8 to 80. Please leave the swearing at home. However, since we will be talking about costumes and fit, sometimes we will need to talk about anatomy and why certain types of fit work.

Please make sure your Subject is correct. Change it as needed.

Please trim your posts!!!!! A lot of folks use yahoo digest. Be kind to them Just copy a sentence or 2 from the other post.

This is a costume research list. Everything about costume building and construction as well as wearing them is on topic. If we know a better list for your questions, we may refer you there, but that doesn't mean you can't still talk about it here.

We will probably be talking about a lot of movies. Anything about costumes is on topic as well as a bit a chatter about it being a good movie. However, please keep "fan" chatter about the actors or characters to the fan boards unless it directly affects how the costumes are made or worn.

Also on movie costumes... this is a costume research list.... We do NOT observe spoilers. We will dissect costume pictures as soon as we get them. However, out of courtesy, do limit any plot discussion to just what is required for the costume... and hold the rest until after the movie opens.

No spamming allowed... Violators will not only be banned, but we report the message directly to yahoo... so they'll shut you down on all the groups. Net result... you will have wasted not just our time, but yours.

While we love learning about new places to buy materials, tools and accessories... THIS IS NOT A BUY/SELL LIST. We are about learning to do it for ourselves. Please do not ask here for someone to make you an outfit. Vendors, please do not use this as an advertising list. Business signatures are allowed but kept them short, not a commercial. When in doubt about something, ask the moderators off list first.

Everyone is allowed one e-bay post per year... full costume, accessories, whichever. If you've a great sale deal on your own things and feel the group could benefit with an additional post, please talk to the moderators first.

The moderators reserve the right to ban or moderate anyone breaking the rules. But we’re rather just have fun researching costumes with everyone else.