Since we all DIY costumes here to one extent or another, I thougth it would be cool for us to list some of our fave costuming tools that we use. What are some of your faves? Also, where can we get them and about how much do they cost?

Here's mine:

* Tiny CLAMPS. OMG, they are so useful when fitting bras/belts. I found them at Home Depot for about 70 cents each! I bought a half-dozen, in case I need some for more than one project simultaneously. You can use them to clamp down bra straps in place so you know where to put the hooks, on belts so you can keep one side attached while you figure out hook/eye positions on the other side, or just to keep the belt pieces in place while you check the fit for any gaps, etc. These little things are worth their weight in GOLD!

* Irwin 'Quick Grip" Clamps. I bought 2 of them, don't recall how much they were (available at Home Depot), but they are also an invaulable tool. I use them when I cover bras with pretty costume fabric. I measure my rib-cage and then position the clamps on my kitchen counter so that they are 1/2 my rib-cage measurement apart from each other. To make sure, I'll wrap my measuring tape around the clamps to make sure the measurement matches my rib cage. The clamps have a metal rod that sticks straight up. Then I put the bra on the clamps, as if I was wearing it, so that it's stretched to my size. Then just pin & cut the fabric to the bra and stitch in place.