I am looking for a Professional costume maker other than Mooseburger. I love her stuff (she custom made my red costume for me), but I just cannot afford it right now.

Thanks!

Maybe this helps:

All Products : Costumes By Betty!, Clown Costumes (http://costumesbybetty.net/onlinecatalog/index.php?main_page=products_all&zenid=cc7092f0bfff8637437ecc0d5a8debb7)

I found a UK company who have a small family run factory where they make chefs trousers and jackets! These are ideal clown costume makers! I emailed them a few pictures of what I’m looking for and I’m just waiting on their reply regarding price. The chef’s trousers and jackets are under $80.00 for the pair, so I’m hoping they can put something together for under $200.00 for me, which is half the price of Mooseburger!

Will let you know how I get on and if I do order I’ll send you some pics of final piece.

Smacky - you might try Costumes by Barbie. I haven't seen her at a COAI convention in a couple of years now but she does make quality costumes and her style is similar but identifible as a Barbie. I belive she is based in Texas but i don't have contact information right noe.

I found a UK company who have a small family run factory where they make chefs trousers and jackets! These are ideal clown costume makers! I emailed them a few pictures of what I’m looking for and I’m just waiting on their reply regarding price. The chef’s trousers and jackets are under $80.00 for the pair, so I’m hoping they can put something together for under $200.00 for me, which is half the price of Mooseburger!

Will let you know how I get on and if I do order I’ll send you some pics of final piece.

Hey Milo I m also interested in this!Generally I am interested in european online shops cause I m in Greece and have problems when shopping from USA!I would appreciate it if you let me know...

Thank you!

Thanks all, as usual Clown Forum comes through!

Hey Milo I m also interested in this!Generally I am interested in european online shops cause I m in Greece and have problems when shopping from USA!I would appreciate it if you let me know...

Thank you!
Will keep you posted on this – I have just spoken with the factory owner, Alan, and he seems really nice! I am going to send him a sketch of what I want along with my measurements and details such as hidden cuff pockets etc. Then he has a particular machinist that has experience in making costumes who is going to work off my designs. He is doing the first outfit at cost for me, and then I can go back to him asking for any changes I want. They are going to keep my design/measurements on file so any future costumes will be made using this design as a template! They are also able to do stilt walking trousers and material props!!!

I gave him a £150 budget to work off, but he thinks he can do a two piece custom outfit for under £100.00 ($200.00 or €124.00). When you consider the US manufacturers are charging $500 +, delivery takes an eternity and the shipping is expensive, I think this is a bargain!

Once I get my first outfit I will post some pictures and if it turns out well I’ll do a little promoting for him in the clown world!

Watch this space!

Smacky - you might try Costumes by Barbie. I haven't seen her at a COAI convention in a couple of years now but she does make quality costumes and her style is similar but identifible as a Barbie. I belive she is based in Texas but i don't have contact information right noe. I would love to get her information to see what she does. If you do find her info could you pass it along??

Sign In (http://www.barbieclowns@hotmail.com)

She is from Houston. My home town. She does REALLY nice work.

That is odd, her e-mail didn't print.

barbieclowns@hotmail

Hope it works this time

I sent her an email. Now to see if she replies :)

EDIT: Bad email.... :(

The link to Barbi's website is:

Clown costumes by Barbi (http://classicsbybarbi.homestead.com/)

She is excellent. I have seen some of her costumes.

The link to Barbi's website is:

Clown costumes by Barbi (http://classicsbybarbi.homestead.com/)

She is excellent. I have seen some of her costumes.

Awesome!!!! Those really are beautiful. :)

Is there a Place on her website that you can order or do you have to email her?

I sent her an email. Now to see if she replies :)

EDIT: Bad email.... :(

did you add the .com after the hotmail part of her address...

I think coco may have left it off because for some reason when you type and email address on here it acts funny...

sullivantheatrics@hotmail.com thats mine

and when I type my weblink for mywebsite it acts strange too

Sullivan Theatrics | Special Entertainment For Special Occasions (http://www.freewebs.com/sullivantheatrics)

barbi@Houston.rr.com

This is her email.

Sorry. I could have had old information. I've been out of that loop for a while.

Not at all, I appreciate your help!

How long have you been a clown, Smacky?

How long have you been a clown, Smacky?

Four years performing as a clown.

Sunshine and co.

I saw some really nice ones on ebay if your lookin for a bargin...(SONHO-TROPICAL)

Sunshine and co.

Is there a link Sopey?

Sunshine & Company
P.O. Box 279
Milton, NC 27305
(336) 234-9655
(336) 234-7000
piepizzazz@aol.com
index (http://www.Sunshineandco.com)

That comes straight of their price sheet from the 2008 COAI convention.

I have two costumes by Sonhotropical. I love them both. They are unlined, but perfect for Texas.

Check out my Flickr page for a photo.

Flickr: bubblesandwowza's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/bubblesandwowza)

I have two costumes by Sonhotropical. I love them both. They are unlined, but perfect for Texas.

Check out my Flickr page for a photo.

Flickr: bubblesandwowza's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/bubblesandwowza)

Got a link?

I made my wardrobe from item I bought at the Salvation Army Store. I spent a total of $5. But then again, I am a Tramp Klown. It works for me though.

See what I mean:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c383/TJKlown/Spring2008033.jpg

Looks great ,Tony. I tell folks I shop "At the finest clotheslines that America's back yards can offer."

Also, If you want to make your wig cap match your skin tone better, use the same flesh colored makeup and carefully powder both sides after you get it worked in.
I really love the pic, and the look!
Cheers,
Scruffy

Thanks Scruffy. I've been going wig-less most of the time. I only bought the wig for competition. I appreciate the tip. I'll do just that.

I really like the way your makeup turned out TJ.

P.S. It is good to see you posting again.