International Costumer Blog

Started in 2023, the International Costumer blog is an online stream of posts including officer and staff reports, and occasional articles of interest to members. All posts are created by their authors. To request an account, send email from the address you will use to newsletter-editor@costume.org . Posts can be created directly in WordPress or by email.

Recent Posts

2024 ICG General Member and Board Meeting

2024 ICG General Member and Board Meeting

The annual General Meeting of the membership will be held at Costume-Con 42, in Aurora, Colorado on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Board of Directors meeting will be held at 9:00AM MT and recess at 10.15AM. The General Meeting starts at at 10:30AM. Afterward, the Board meeting will briefly re-convene no later than 11:45 AM to elect the members'...

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Focus on ICG Membership

Focus on ICG Membership

The ICG is an affiliation of local and regional organizations who have joined the ICG as chapters. Anyone who joins one of these chapters can also become an ICG member by paying the ICG membership dues. Many chapters support the ICG by including ICG membership in their chapter membership. A few chapters make ICG membership optional. As a...

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Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild DRaMMA Award

Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild DRaMMA Award

In March 2022, the Silicon Web Costumers' Guild Board voted to reconstitute the "Dreamcatcher" award and rename it to honor the life of Dana Rae MacDermott, a founding member. The award is now known as the "Dana Rae MacDermott Memorial Award" (DRaMMA). It recognizes innovation in costume design, construction and presentation. The recipient...

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Spazzy Award of the New Jersey – New York Costumers’ Guild

Spazzy Award of the New Jersey – New York Costumers’ Guild

The Spazzy is the Sick Pups’ award for the sickest humor in a masquerade. It is named for Spaz, our mascot. It takes the form of an award certificate and an award ribbon with three tails and an image of Spaz at the center of the rosette. Two of the tails have canine paw prints. We do not use a trophy. Seeking to award humor as sick as we are, the...

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Chicagoland Costumers’ Guild’s Cement Overshoes Award

Chicagoland Costumers’ Guild’s Cement Overshoes Award

The Chicagoland Costumers’ Guild gives an occasional award at Masquerades for Outstanding Achievement in Costuming. Its inspiration dates back to the gangland days of Al Capone and the Chicago Mob and is composed of a Barbie, in a flapper outfit, with her feet embedded ankle deep in a cup of plaster-of-Paris. In the ‘20’s (the Roaring ones, not...

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International Costumer Newsletter

The International Costumer newsletter contains reports from officers and staffs, and occasional articles of interest to members. Starting in 2023, the content for issues comes from posts to the International Costumer blog that were created since the publication of the previous issue.

ICG members with registered e-mail addresses will receive the full-color digital edition of each issue by email. Members with special circumstances may request a black and white printed edition of issues. Due to rising printing and postage costs, undeliverable printed copies cannot be re-mailed.

Publication Schedule

The International Costumer newsletter is published four to six times per year.

Submission Information

To submit an article to the International Costumer newsletter, create a post on the International Costumer blog. Posts created since the previous issue will be included in the upcoming issue. To create a post, request an account by sending email from the address you will use to newsletter-editor@costume.org .

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Volume XIV Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2015 

  • President’s Message – Philip Gust
  • From the Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul
  • Costume-Con 34 Updates – Danielle McKinney
  • Working With Our Community – Stace Feldmann
  • Toni Lay Has Died – Mike Glyer
  • An Appreciation of Toni Lay – James H. Burns

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Volume XIV Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2015 

  • President’s Message – Philip Gust
  • From the Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul
  • Memorial Shield (Sandy Swank) – Jeanine Swick and Elaine Sims
  • Remembering a Dear Friend (Sandy Swank) – Lisa Ashton
  • A Tribute to Sandy Swank – Carole Parker
  • Sandy Swank and the next Generation – Philip Gust
  • A Corset Started it All (Sandy Swank) – Rebecca Marcus
  • Nice With a Sense of Humor (Sandy Swank) – Richard Man
  • Toni Lay – Vick Assarattana
  • Memory of an Inspiration (Adrienne Martin-Barnes) – Carole Parker
  • Dance with the Sidhe (CC 34) – Danielle McKinney
  • ICG Archives Provides Entertainment for Geek.Kon – Bruce Mai and Nora Mai

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Volume XIV Issue 4
Jul-Aug 2015 

  • President’s Message – Philip Gust
  • Sasquan Hotels – Carole Parker
  • Editor’s note
  • Two Interesting Books (British Army Cap Badges of the First World War, World War One Soldiers 1914-18)- Byron Connell
  • Cosplaying Star Wars – Anne Davenport

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Volume XIV Issue 3
May-Jun 2015 

  • President’s Message – Philip Gust
  • New Marty Gear Grant for Richard Man’s Transformations Cosplay Project – Byron Connell
  • Sasquan Masquerade – Sharon Sbarskyv
  • Costume-Con 33 – Sandy Swank and Dora Buck
  • Costume-Con 33 Workshop: Electronics for Costumers – Lisa Ashton

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Volume XIV Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2015 

  • President’s Message – Philip Gust
  • ICG’S Marty Gear Fund Makes First Grant – Byron Connell
  • Book Review (Soft Circuits) – Kathe Gust
  • Transformations Cosplay – Richard Man

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Volume XIV Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2015 

  • President’s Message – Philip Gust
  • From the Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul
  • A Step Back in Time: CC33 Exhibit Room – Jeanine Swick
  • Welcome to the Jazz Age (Costume-Con 33 Friday Night Social) – Sandy Swank and Dora Buck
  • Loncon3 Masquerade – Carole Parker
  • Fabric Identification – Leah O’Connor
  • Other ICG Publications
  • Guest Publication: Finery

2014

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Volume XIII Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2014 

  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • From the Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul
  • Costume Con 33 “Miss Ellen’s Portieres” Contest – Rob Himmelsbach
  • Future Fashion Folio – Carole Parker
  • Report from the ICG Budget and Finance Committee – Bruce MacDermott
  • Report from the ICG Public Relations Committee – Henry Osier
  • Report from the ICG Technology and Web Committee – Philip Gust
  • Costuming Arts and Sciences Grant Fund Committee Progress – Byron Connell
  • Book Review: Napoleonic Wars: Wellington’s Army – Byron P. Connell

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Volume XIII Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2014 

  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • From the Guest Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul
  • Gem State Costumers Introduction – Tonya Adolfson
  • Entering the Comic-Con Masquerade – Philip Gust
  • Book Review: Irene: a Designer from the Golden Age or Hollywood: The MGM Yeard 1942-49 – Kathe Gust
  • Memorial for Solveig Pflueger – Nightwing Whitehead and Elektra Hammond

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Volume XIII Issue 4
Jul-Aug 2014 

  • President’s Letter – Philip Gust
  • ICG Goes Social! – Aurora Celeste
  • All About Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – Philip Gust
  • Miss Lizzy’s Traveling Fashion Show – Lisa Ashton
  • Costume-Con 33 Update: Buccaneers, Belles and Bootleggers – Jeanine Swick
  • Costume-Con 33: Bobby Gear Memorial Quilt Contest – Elaine Sims
  • A Behind-the-Scenes Visit to Western Costume – Kathe Gust

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Volume XIII Issue 3
May-Jun 2014 

  • President’s Letter – Philip Gust
  • From the Editor – Carole Parker
  • High Note: Archival Bombshell – Eric Cannon
  • High Note: Marty Gear Grants Fund – Phil Gust
  • High Note: LAA Interview: Ann Catelli
  • Interview: A Gentleman’s Gentleman – Carole Parker
  • Chapter Newsletters

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Volume XIII Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2014 

  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • Costume-Con 32 – Dawn McKechnie
  • Archive Activity Report – Bruce Mai
  • Book Review: Fabric for Fashion – Kathe Gust
  • Membership Differences (primary vs non-primary) – Jeanine Swick
  • Book Review: Knit One Below – Leah O’Connor
  • Chapter Newsletters

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Volume XIII Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2014 

  • President’s Letter – Philip Gust
  • From the Editor – Carole Parker
  • Cosplay and Its History – Philip Gust
  • Miss Lizzy – Lisa Ashton
  • Hollywood History (book review) – Kathe Gust
  • Chapter Newsletters

2013

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Volume XII Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2013 

  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • From the Editor – Carole Parker
  • Bruce and Nora’s Excellent Adventure – Bruce Mai
  • Flappers at Filoli – Kathe Gust
  • Dragon*Con Heaven and Hell – Anne Davenport
  • Chapter Newsletters

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Volume XII Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2013 

  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • From the Editor – Carole Parker
  • From A Son – Daniel Gear
  • Family Memorial Service – Lisa Ashton
  • Memories from Costumers (about Marty Gear)
  • Memories from S.C.A.
  • Memories from Haunts
  • My Friend, Tormentor, and Mentor Marty Gear – Ricky Dick
  • Chapter Newsletters

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Volume XII Issue 4
Jul-Aug 2013 

  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • Riding Up: LoneStarCon3 Masquerade – Jill Eastlake
  • What’s in a Theme? – Jill Eastlake
  • Next Up: Costume-Con 32 – Dawn McKechnie
  • Then Comes: Costume-Con 33 – Sandy Swank
  • Photos from Costume-Con 31
  • Chapter Newsletters

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Volume XII Issue 3
May-Jun 2013 

  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • Archive Roadshow – Bruce Mai
  • Costume-Con or Bust – Michael Bruno
  • From the Editor – Carole Parker
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Chapter Newsletters
  • Steampunk Convention – Carole Parker

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Volume XII Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2013 

  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • LAA Intrview: Kevin Roche – Carole Parker
  • Chapter Newsletters

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Volume XII Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2013 

  • From the Editor – Carole Parker
  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • Looking Forward: Westercon 66 – Kevin Roche
  • Looking Forward: 2013 Films – Kathe Gust
  • December 2012 Membership Tally
  • Review: Sick Pups Field Trip – Tina Connell
  • Chapter Newsletters

2012

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Volume XI Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2012

  • From the Editor – Carole Parker
  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • LAA Interview: Karen Schaubelt
  • Chapter Focus – New Jersey/New York Costumers Guild – Byron Connell
  • Chapter Newsletters

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Volume XI Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2012

  • From the Editor – Carole Parker
  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • Working Workmanship at Chicon7 – Carole Parker
  • Inspiration and Results for Lady of the Lake at Chicon 7
  • Chapter Focus: Southwest Costumers’ Guild – Randall Whitlock

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Volume XI Issue 4
Jul-Aug 2012

  • From the Guest Editor – Carole Parker
  • President’s Letter – Phil Gust
  • Editor Wanted
  • LAA Interview – Penny Lipman – Carole Parker
  • Member FAQ – Buggy Feathers
  • Kinetic Pattern
  • Chapter Focus: Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild
  • Chapter Newsletters

Volume XI Issue 3
May-Jun 2012

  • Penny Lipman: 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
  • Costume-Con 30 (Masquerade) – Patrick J. O’Connor
  • From the Editor – Patrick J. O’Connor
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

Volume XI Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2012 

  • President’s Message – Ann Catelli
  • Now in Paperback! – Kathe Gust
  • Archive Article #6 – Bruce Mai and Nora Mai
  • Digital Images – the Old-fashioned Way – Patrick O’Connor
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

Volume XI Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2012

  • President’s Message – Ann Catelli
  • Lifetime Achievement Award Criteria
  • ICG Treasurer’s Year-Eng Report, 2011
  • From the Acting Web Master – Philip Gust
  • Book Review: Dressing the Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

2011

Volume X Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2011

  • Summary of the Renovation Worldcon Masquerade – P.J. O’Connor and Richard Man
  • From the Editor
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

Volume X Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2011

  • From the Editor
  • Coffee with Doughnuts – Randall Whitlock
  • New Costuming Books for Summer
  • Archive Article #4 – What is in the Pat and Peggy Kennedy Memorial library (AKA “The Archives”)?
  • An Open Letter to the Future Maskerade* Directors for Discworld Conventions – Henry W. Osier
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

Volume X Issue 4
Jul-Aug 2011

  • From the Editor
  • Current Newsletter Contents (or Lack Thereof)
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

Volume X Issue 3
May-Jun 2011

  • Article #4 in an Occasional Series – Preserving our Hobby’s History – Nora Mai and Bruce Mai
  • Treasurer’s Reports
  • Pictorial Item: LAA Award – Jill Eastlake’s Award Plaque
  • An Interview with Jill Eastlake, ICG’s 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient – Philip Gust
  • Costume-Con 2011 (Masquerade) – Patrick J. O’Connor
  • From the Editor – Patrick J. O’Connor
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

Volume X Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2011

  • Lights, Costume, Action – Part 2 – P. J. O’Connor
  • How to Get Inspirations – Lisa A. Ashton
  • Brass-Antiquing – Dian Flockhart
  • A Picnic in Wonderland – Philip Gust
  • On-line Carnival Exhibit at Tulane University – Kathe Gust
  • Take Ivy – Byron Connell
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

Volume X Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2011 

  • Chicagoland Costumers’ Guild – President’s Challenge – Patrick O’Connor
  • Treasurer’s Reports
  • Lights, Costume, Action – Part 1 – P. J. O’Connor
  • Chapter Focus – Chicagoland Costumers’ Guild – P.J. O’Connor
  • Featured ICG Chapter Website – Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild – P.J. O’Connor
  • ICG Archives, Article 3 – Bruce Mai and Nora Mai
  • Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates

2010

Volume IX Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2010

  • From the Editor
  • From the Acting Web Master – Philip Gust
  • Laver’s Law – Patrick O’Connor
  • Things to Keep in Mind When Designing Hall Costumes – Kerri-Ellen Kelly
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • OSFEST (masquerade results) – Pierre Pettinger and Sandy Pettinger
  • Minnesota Society of Costumers – Laura Ulak
  • Recent newsletter and Ezine Updates

Volume IX Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2010

  • From the Editor
  • From the President
  • From the Acting Web Master
  • The Agatha Clay [Heterodyne] Locket – Patrick J. O’Connor
  • Kyoto Costume Institute Digital Archive – Kathe Gust
  • Do You Do ICG-D?
  • Recent newsletter and Ezine Updates
  • Featured ICG Chapter WebSite (Chicagoland)

Volume IX Issue 4
Jul-Aug 2010

  • Meet Your New ICG Officers for 2010-2011
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Costume-Con 28: From The Chairman – Henry Osier
  • Costume-Con 28 – The Masquerades
  • Lost Luggage: When Beadspreads Speak – Gail Wolfenden-Steib
  • Recasting the Video Masquerade – Kevin Roche
  • Archives Article #2 – The History Continues
  • ICG Help Wanted Notice (Tech Committee)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award Winners: Bruce and Nora Mai
  • Quickie Steampunk Goggles – Philip Gust
  • From the President – Ann Catelli
  • BoD Meeting Minutes

Volume IX Issue 3
May-Jun 2010

  • What’s Going On – Kelli Lynch
  • Note from ICG President
  • Kawa Kon – Mikhail Lynn
  • ICG Standards of Practice for Costume Competitions Requesting ICG Recognition as “International”
  • What’s New? Who’s New? – Kelli Lynch
  • G-Anime – Anne Marie Morin-Berard and Luci Fontaine with Maral Agnerian
  • From the Editor

Volume IX Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2010

  • The United states Army, 1917-1918: A Description of the Enlisted Man’s Service Uniform – Byron P. Connell
  • The Pat and Peggy Kennedy Memorial Library – AKA “The Archives” – Bruce Mai
  • ICG Standards and Guidelines Committee – Kelli Lynch
  • The Pause Restarted: A Brief Commentary on Fan Phtotgraphy at Masquerades – Randall Whitlock
  • From the ICG President – Rob Himmelsbach
  • What is a Costume-Con – Patrick J. O’Connor
  • From the Editor

Volume IX Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2010

  • A Long Expected Party – A Gathering of Tolkien Fans (Part 1) – Kelli Lynch
  • Getting On Board the Steampunk Express – Patrick J. O’Connor
  • 6-Month Costume/Cosplay Calendar
  • From the Editor

2009

Volume VIII Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2009

  • How to Get Started: Research on Military Uniforms – Byron P. Connell
  • 6-Month Costume/Cosplay Calendar
  • From the Editor

Volume VIII Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2009

  • From the Worldcon (Masquerade results) – Patrick O’Connor and Leah R. O’Connor
  • Favorite Places to Shop
  • From the Editor – Patrick J. O’Connor
  • 6-Month Costume/Cosplay Calendar

Volume VIII Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2009

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • A Note from the Editor – Cat Robinson
  • A Farewell to HTML – Jeff Morris
  • Treasurers’ Reports
  • Southwest Costumers’ Guild Report – Randall Whitlock
  • St. Louis Costumers Guild Report
  • Creating Documentation – or how to make points and influence judges (Reprint) – Andrew Trembley
  • The Costumer’s Library – Elephant’s Breath and London Smoke by Deb Salisbury

2008

Volume VII Issue 3
Fall 2008

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Betsy Marks Delaney: 2008 Lifetime Acheivement Award Winner
  • A Note from the Editor – Cat Robinson
  • Treasurers’ Reports
  • Silicon Web Chapter Report – Richard Man

Volume VII Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2008

  • President’s Message
  • Editor’s Message
  • ICG Officers for 2007-2008
  • ICG Annual Meeting Agenda
  • Happenings of Interest for Costumers

Volume VII Issue 1
Jan 2008

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Publication Specifications/Advertising
  • Steampunk: the Next Costuming Wave? (Part 2) An Outsider’s Observations – Bruce Mai
  • ICG Treasurer’s Year-End Report, 2007

2007

Volume VI Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2007

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Message from the Costume-Con Future Fashion Folio
  • A Con is Born!!! – Cindy Webb
  • Steampunk: the Next Costuming Wave? (Part 1) – Bruce Mai
  • Editors Message – Denisen Hartlove

Volume VI Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2007

  • President’s Message
  • Running a Small Masquerade (part 2) – Kevin Roche
  • Mission Accomplished, Mostly (Nippon Worldcon Masquerade) – Yuichiro Sakuta
  • NASFiC Review – Bruce Mai (photos: Richard Man)

Volume VI Issue 4
Jul-Aug 2007

  • President’s Message
  • Running a Small Masquerade (part 1) – Kevin Roche
  • East Meeets West, West Meets East (Nippon Worldcon) – Yuichiro Sakuta
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • ICG Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
  • Editor’s Message
  • Masquerade Entries and Winners (Westercon 60)

Volume VI Issue 3
May-Jun 2007

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Editor’s Report – Denisen Hartlove
  • Review of Costume-con 25 Masquerades – Kevin Roche
  • News from Chapters Around the World
  • Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott
  • Help Wanted: In Search of an Assistant/Successor Web Master
  • April ICG Board of Directors Minutes
  • Letters to the Editor
  • ICG Annual Meeting Minutes

Volume VI Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2007

  • Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove
  • Documenting Historical Costumes – Deb Salisbury
  • ICG Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
  • Deb Salisbury’s List of Costuming Resources
  • Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott

Volume VI Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2007

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove
  • ICG Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
  • (More) Chapter News From Around the World!
  • Media Recreation Costuming – Judy Mitchell
  • Tax Exempt Statue: to Exempt or Not to Exempt, That is the Question – Bruce MacDermott
  • ICG-D List Poll Results (favorite costume film)

2006

Volume V Issue 6
Nov-Dec 2006

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott
  • Chapter News from Around the World!
  • Costume in Performance: a Calendar Review – Dana MacDermott
  • Take a Trip Through Textile History (review) – Trystan L Bass
  • ICG-D List Poll (gift wish list)
  • Conventions in 2007
  • Choosing a Pattern Size for a Woman’s Garment – Frances Burns
  • How to Find the Bra Size You Should be Wearing – Frances Burns

Volume V Issue 5
Sep-Oct 2006

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove
  • Congratualtions to Trinity Blood!
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott
  • Photography with a Compact Digicam – Richard Man
  • ICG-D List Poll (costuming inspirations)
  • ICG BoD Meeting Minutes
  • And the Winners Were – L.A.con IV Masquerade Winners
  • Words to the Wise: a Post-Masquerade Review – Martin Jaquish

Volume V Issue 4
Jul-Aug 2006

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove
  • Glitziana’s Gear
  • Let’s Play Dress-Up! (costuming children) – Lynne Taylor, Denisen Hartlove
  • Costume Events/Exhibits
  • Archon: A Letter of Introduction – Sheila Lenkman
  • ICG-D List Poll (childhood memories)
  • ICG Board of Director Meeting Minutes
  • CC24 Review – Bruce Mai
  • Volunteers Needed!
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott
  • Important Note from Karen Heim (Arisia donation)

Volume V Issue 3
May-Jun 2006

  • President’s Message – Nora Mai
  • Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove
  • General Meeting Minutes
  • New ICG Fundraiser!
  • Review of the Costume-Con 24 Science Fiction and Fanstay Masquerade – Linda Wenzelberger
  • Review of the Costume-Con 24 Historical Masquerade – Kevin Roche
  • Review of the Speed Course on Fabric Manipulation Given by Jacqui Ward at the Canadian Doll Artist Association
  • Celebration Conference of 2006 – Alixandra Jordan
  • Costume Events/Exhibits Around the World
  • Future Costume-Con and Worldcon Dates and Locations
  • A Few Words About the Upcoming World Science Fiction Convention Masquerade at LA Con IV, August 23-27, 2006 Anaheim, California, U.S.A. – Martin Jaquish – Martin Jaquish
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume V Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2006

  • Farewell Message from the President – Carl Mami
  • Editor’s message – Denisen Hartlove
  • Ready for the Big Time – Jay Hartlove
  • A Message from the Masquerade Director of the LA Con IV Masquerade – Martin Jaquish
  • ICG Board Meeting Minutes
  • ICG Candidate Statements (abridged)
  • How Do I Start an ICG Chapter in My Area?
  • Conventions and Other Exciting Happenings Around the World
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume V Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2006

  • Message From the President – Carl Mami
  • Editor’s Notes – Denisen Hartlove
  • Guidelines Revisions Committee
  • Glue, Gunk and Stickum or How to Stick Your costume to Yourself (Reprint) – Karen Dick
  • Cosplay – Why It’s the Next BIG Thing – Maura Burns
  • Conventions and Other Exciting Happenings Around the World
  • A Note From the Editor About Your Address
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

2005

Volume IV Issue 6
Dec 2005

  • ICG Guidelines for International-Level Masquerades and Competitions – Revision Committee Latest Update
  • In Memoriam: Kelly Turner
  • Message From the (Acting) Editor – Densen Hartlove
  • In Memoriam: Bobby Gear
  • Artwear Fashion and Anti-Fashion Display (cont.) – Linda Wenzelberger
  • Dressing A Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars (review) – Stacey Jenkins
  • Please Put a Penny in and Old Man’s Hat…
  • Artwear Fashion and Anti-Fashion Display (review) – Linda Wenzelberger
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Glue (But Were Afraid to Ask) Part 3 – Charts (reprint) – Animal X, Karen Dick
  • Costume Calendar
  • Oh, What Fun We had!! (Chapter News)
  • In Memoriam: Poems
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume IV Issue 5
Oct-Nov 2005

  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Threads? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Threads! – Jeff Morris
  • Disclaimer on Adhesive Products
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Glue (But Were Afraid to Ask) Part 2 (reprint) – Animal X, Karen Dick
  • How Cool is That?!? : Traveling Exhibit on Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen
  • Costume Calendar
  • Patriot Act Requires Serious Changes to ICG and Its U.S. Chapters – Dana MacDermott
  • ICG Board Activities
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume IV Issue 4
Aug-Sep 2005

  • ICG Board Activities
  • President’s Message – Carl Mami
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Glue (But Were Afraid to Ask) (reprint) – Animal X, Karen Dick
  • Costume Calendar
  • How Cool is That?!? : Traveling Exhibit on Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume IV Issue 3
Jun-Jul 2005

  • Lifetime Achievement Award 2005
  • How Cool is That?!? : Traveling Exhibit on Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • FYI: The Interaction Masquerade
  • ICG 2005 BoD and Annual Meeting Summary and Action Items
  • Tackycon! Coming to the DC Area This Summer
  • SiW and the Editorial Committee Offer Congratulations!
  • Costume Calendar
  • Wanna Know About What Happened at CC 23?
  • ICG Board Activities
  • Margo Anderson Appears at Tinoc*coN – Donna Bates
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume IV Issue 2
Mar-May 2005

  • From the President – Carl Mami
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Tentative Meeting Agenda
  • Chapter Announcements: SLCG Anime “Crash Course” Marathon
  • Pattern-making Idea – Carolyn Kayta Barrows
  • Costume Calendar
  • ICG Board Activities
  • How Cool is That?!? : Traveling Exhibit on Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume IV Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2005

  • From the President – Carl Mami
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Chapter Announcements
  • Yard Sale Success – Carole Parker
  • I Came, I Saw, I Drank (CC-23 preview)- Darla Kruger
  • Costume Calendar
  • ICG Masquerade Guidelines draft due Jan. 15, 2005
  • Favorite Places to Shop – Karen Dick
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

2004

Volume III Issue 5
Nov-Dec 2004

  • From the President – Carl Mami
  • How the Spider Spun the Silicon Web – Carole Parker, Dana MacDermott
  • Unhealthy Fashion – Anne Davenport
  • Favorite Places to Shop: Leather Working – Karen Dick
  • Costume Calendar
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Duct Tape Dummies (reprint) – Frances Burns
  • Duct Tape Goes South (fitted tights/stockings) (reprint) – Randall Whitlock
  • Impromptu Costume Survey – Bruce Hinterleitner
  • How Cool Is That?!? :Lord of the Rings Exhibit to return to U.S.A. – Houston, Indianapolis planned stops
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume III Issue 4
Sep-Oct 2004

  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Emotions and Sewing – Tonya Lehman
  • Favorite Places to Shop: Trim Beads and Buttons – Karen Dick
  • Costume Calendar
  • What’s New with the Greater Bay Area Costumer’s Guild – Kendra Van Cleve
  • Amateur Dressmakers, Thread Your Needles!: “A Stitch in Time” Dressmaking Competition Kicks Off
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume III Issue 3
May-Aug 2004

  • From the President – Carl Mami
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Chapter Announcements: Western Canadian Costumer’s Guild, SouthPaws sub-chapter
  • Organizational Stuff: Chapter and Board Business
  • My Favorite Places to Shop: Notions and Basic Supplies – Karen Dick
  • Costume Calendar
  • The Villainous Jacket (reprint) – Randall Whitlock
  • The Dryer Trick (reprint) – Randall Whitlock
  • Adjustable Hangars? How Cool is that?!?
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume III Issue 2
Feb-Apr 2004

  • From the President – Carl Mami
  • Correction:Chicagoland Chapter website
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • 2004 ICG Annual Meeting Minutes: Summary
  • Costume Calendar
  • Restoring Bloom to Granny’s Bloomers – Julia Ann Hyll
  • My Favorite Places to Shop: Fabric/Specialty Supply Stores – Karen Dick
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume III Issue 1
Nov 2003-Jan 2004

  • From the President: Today & Tomorrow: A President’s Message – Carl Mami
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • No More Broken Wings! – Tina Connell
  • My favorite Places to Shop: Fabric Stores – Karen Dick
  • Creating CostumingTips.org – Carole Parker
  • Costume Calendar
  • 2003 ICG Annual Meeting Minutes
  • Southwest Costumers’ Guild to Host Suite at ConKopelli (WesterCon 57) – Randall Whitlock
  • PenguinCon Announces Masquerade – Rob Landley
  • Embossing Velvet – JoAnn Abbott
  • Hot Tip of the Quarter: Time to Unload that Friendly Plastic Stash
  • Chapter Business: 2003 ICG Annual Meeting Minutes Available Online!

2003

Volume II Issue 4
Aug-Oct 2003

  • From the President – Carl Mami
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Cosplayers Anonymous: My Thoughts on Attracting Anime Costumers to ICG Masquerades – Shanti Fader
  • Torcon 3 (61st worldcon) Masquerade Participants and Award Winners – Alixandra Jordon
  • Road Trip! – Toni Lay
  • Costume Calendar
  • Chapter Business: ICG Membership Surevey Results Available Online
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report

Volume II Issue 3
May-Jul 2003

  • From the President – Carl Mami
  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report
  • Luminex Report – Toni Lay
  • Cosplayers Anonymous: Attracting Anime Costumers to ICG Masquerades – Shanti Fader
  • Countdown to Torcon – Alixandra Jordan
  • Chapter Business: ICG Membership Surevey Results Available Online
  • Costume Calendar
  • ICG Web Page: threat or menance – Jeff Morris

Volume II Issue 2
Mar-Apr 2003

  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • ICG Annual Meeting
  • ICG Board Nominations
  • ICG Membership Questionnaire Online
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report
  • Costume Calendar
  • Tentative ICG Meeting Agenda
  • Summary of Proposals Previously Published
  • Minutes of the 2002 Annual Meeting
  • Chapter Business: Masquerade Guidelines Revision Proposal

Volume II Issue 1
Jan-Feb 2003

  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Officer Nominations
  • Financial Look at Costumer’s Quarterly
  • Chapter Business
  • Recommended Changes for the ICG (Draft Amendments) (cont. from prev. iss.)
    1. Increasing domestic ICG Membership Rates and setting International ICG Membership Rates to cover The ICG Newsletter/ICG Annual
    2. Setting a Household Membership Rate for the ICG
    3. Ceasing publication of Costumer’s Quarterly (CQ)
  • Costume Calendar
  • ICG Chapters and Dues
  • ICG Annual Meeting

2002

Volume I Issue 2
Nov-Dec 2002

  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Letters to the Editor
  • ICG Officers for 2002-2003
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report
  • ICG Annual Meeting
  • Chapter Business (Draft Amendments)
    1. Amending the dues renewal date
    2. Adoption of a standard ICG Membership Application
    3. Adoption of the ICG Membership Card
    4. Creating the position of Membership Coordinator
    5. Modifying Standing Rule 5 (Membership Processing) to change the responsibilities of the chapter, Corporation Treasurers, and (possibly) Membership Coordinator
  • Costume Calendar

Volume I Issue 1
Sept-Oct 2002

  • From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney
  • Letters to the Editor
  • ICG Treasurer’s Report
  • ICG Annual Meeting
  • Feature Article: Costume-Con on the Web – Betsy R Delaney
  • Last Words