Costume Design Courses and Certifications

The Costume Box: Dress-Up for Holiday and Every Day

Anne's projects use simple designs, easy techniques and low-cost materials to create stunning costumes for imaginative play all year long.

• Craftsy
• 6 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

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Making a Sherlock Holmes Deerstalker Hat

Learn to craft a Sherlock Holmes-style deerstalker hat using traditional hand-sewing techniques. Discover material selection, pattern-making, and construction methods for creating this iconic accessory.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Making Moiraine's Dress Using Third Age Sewing Methods - The Wheel of Time

Recreating Moiraine's dress from The Wheel of Time using authentic Third Age sewing techniques. Explore traditional methods, intricate details, and the challenges of historical costume reproduction.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Creating a Lacy Edwardian Skirt Using Period Sewing Techniques

Learn to create an authentic lacy Edwardian skirt using period-accurate sewing techniques. Discover the intricacies of historical garment construction and lace application.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Victorian Dress vs Fight Scenes - "The Nevers" Costume Analysis

Explore Victorian-era costume design in HBO's "The Nevers," focusing on historical accuracy, practicality for fight scenes, and the balance between authenticity and artistic license in period dramas.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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HAMILTON Costume Design: Creating the Spencer Jacket for Broadway

Discover the intricate process of creating Broadway costumes as designers and makers reveal the craftsmanship behind HAMILTON's iconic spencer jacket, offering unique insights into theatrical costume production.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Making a Sherlock Holmes Inverness Coat

Learn to create a Sherlock Holmes-inspired Inverness coat using traditional tailoring techniques. Discover fabric selection, pattern drafting, and hand-sewing methods to craft this iconic Victorian outerwear piece.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Ranking 2022 Historical Movies and Shows on Costume Accuracy

Comprehensive analysis of 2022 historical films and TV shows, evaluating costume accuracy with expert insights. Explores diverse periods and cultures, offering valuable perspective for history and costume enthusiasts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Designing Historically Accurate Costumes for Fantasy - Game of Thrones Case Study

Explore the intricacies of designing fantasy costumes with historical influences, using Game of Thrones as a case study. Delve into material accessibility, cultural aspects, and character psychology in costume design.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Patterning Moiraine Sedai's White Tower Dress - The Wheel of Time

Detailed tutorial on patterning and creating a replica of Moiraine Sedai's White Tower dress from The Wheel of Time, covering drafting, mockups, and fabric selection.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Ranking 2021 Costume Dramas on Historical Accuracy - Ancient to 18th Century

Comprehensive analysis of historical accuracy in 2021 costume dramas, featuring expert insights on various productions from ancient times to the 18th century.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Redesigning Historical Halloween Costumes for Men Based on Historical Evidence

Explore the historical accuracy of men's Halloween costumes through expert redesigns. Learn about medieval, Tudor, 18th century, and Edwardian/1920s fashion with insights from costume historians.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Redesigning Mary Poppins' Jolly Holiday Dress Based on Edwardian Lingerie Gowns

Redesigning Mary Poppins' iconic dress using authentic Edwardian lingerie gowns as inspiration. Explores historical fashion, examines extant garments, and demonstrates the design process for a modern interpretation.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Ranking 2020 Costume Dramas on Historical Accuracy

Evaluating 2020 costume dramas for historical accuracy, ranking films and TV shows based on their costume design and authenticity, while discussing the importance of period-appropriate attire in visual storytelling.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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5 Historical Films That Got the Costumes Right

Explore five historical films with accurate costume design, examining their attention to detail and the importance of authentic period attire in cinematic storytelling.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video