Miyong's resources list
Information about Miyong
Idyeology - Miyong's Company or MNOH - Artist Page. Miyong has a clothing line for sale as well.
NOTE: This is all of the 4 resource emails that Miyong has sent out in the past.
General Guides
- The Ultimate Garment District Guide - NYC
- I also found a site which has a great section for beginners. (NYC)
Trimming shops
Novelty Pom Pom
Address: 242 w39th 9th fl.
Phone:
Website:
Notes: pom poms, tassels, fringe, piping
Botani USA
Address: 261 West 36th street
Notes: The ultimate in fashion hardware: buttons, buckles, etc. amazing selection, not cheap.
Metropolitan IMpex
Address: 966 6th ave (35/36st)
Notes: general trimming
Metalliferrous
Address: 34 W46 (5/6)
Notes: Miyong says "Amazing!". Jewerly finding, beads, interesting metal pieces from cheap to real gold and silver.
Match Feather
Address: 224 W38th
Notes: great feathers - mostly smaller feathers - cheap!!! swarovski rhinestones, trimmings, great stuff
Toho Shoji Inc
Address: 990 6th ave (36/37)
Notes: ultimate in beading, findings, rhinestones, etc. not cheap
Trims de Carnival
Address: 40 W38th Notes: beaded appliques, trims, fringe
Daytona
Address: 251 W 39th St (between 7th Ave & 8th Ave), New York, NY 10018
Phone:(212) 354-1713
Website: www.daytonatrim.com
Notes: Miyong says "Cheap and Wonderful!". yarns upstairs, patterns, all kinds of trimmings. this is the place!
Pacific Trimmings
Address: 218 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212) 279-9310
Website: http://www.pacifictrimming.com/
Note: My fave trim shop in NYC
Bhen Products (Sandaga)
1231 Broadway/30th NW corner
Notes: pipe cleaners, beads ( incl glow in the dark pony beads - $2.50), Magna Tac and E6000 glues, cheap rhinestones, sequins by the roll (very cheap), leather cording by the roll, and much more
B & J Florist Supply Co
Address: 103 West 28th Street (Between 6 and 7ave on the North side), New York, NY
Phone:(212) 564-6086
Website:
Notes: Ribbons by the roll, Tassels, and kinds of unusual items including butterflies
Tender Buttons
Address: 143 E. 62nd St., New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 758-7004
Web Listing: NY Mag Listing
Notes: The most delicate, unusual, couture, fine buttons. This store is a gem known in the fashion industry. Expensive
Hyman Hendler & Sons
Address: 21 West 38th St, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 840-8393
Website: http://www.hymanhendler.com/
Notes: this is the place for fine ribbons
General crafting supplies
Pearl Paint
Address: 308 Canal St (between Broadway & Mercer St, New York, NY 10013
Phone:(212) 431-7932
Website: http://www.pearlpaint.com
Note: The separate craft store is no longer open, all crafting supplies are on the 4th floor of the main store. fabric paints, pom poms, pipe celaners, mache, mask bases, evrything in crafting!
KitKraft
Website: http://www.kitkraft.biz
Notes: This is a new one for me. And it's AWESOME. Has just about everything and easy to navigate. AWESOME
Oriental Trading
Website: http://www.orientaltrading.com/
Notes: Cheap craft supplies and toys. I've bought almost everything here, well almost. GREAT
Mister Art
Website: http://www.misterart.com/
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Create For Less
Website: http://www.createforless.com/
Notes: Discount supplies
Blinkies and Glow products
27th Street Area
can be bought by the dozen on 27th Street between 7/8th Ave. Some places sell sunglasses by dozen from $3 to 12. They also sell hats, accessories....other gifting possibilities.
New Dragon Toy
sells ring blinkies $12 a dozen for 24 rings. I call them the port o pottie light source. They blink and also have a nonblink light source. Glow bracelets 50 for $9, Glow necklaces (don't know the $) They also sell all kinds of blinkie toys.
KHL Trading
sells Blinkies 24 pieces for $12. They also have other blinkie toys. Many choices.
Belloccio Inc.
Glow Bracelets and Glow necklaces, Blinkie toys. They sell those Laser(like) Rings which don't blink, but emit a strong light source. $12 for 24 rings....clear, red, green, and blue.
Accessories & Jewelery
Earring Plaza
Address: Broadway at 31st West side.
Phone:
Website:
Notes: very cheap necklaces, bracelets, broaches and more. 2 floors.
Tomato
Address: Broadway/29street
Phone:
Website:
Notes: cheap sunglasses by dozen. $1 eyeliner, $1 fake eye lashes, make-ups, tattoos, and more
Sewing Supplies, Notions and Patterns
http://lacis.com/catalog/catalog.html
http://www.nancysnotions.com/ GOOD
http://www.folkwear.com/ Great past clothing and costume patterns - GREAT
- Kwik Sew Patterns
- McCall's Patterns Online
- Past Patterns
- Patterns for Period Costuming by Wingeo
- Patterns from the Past
- Simplicity Pattern Co., Inc.
- Vogue Patterns
- http://butterick.mccall.com/
Wardrobe Supplies
Address: 245 West 29th Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 268-9993
Website: http://www.wardrobesupplies.com
Notes: This store is in the city and has everything for the Costume Industry. Costume shops all shop there. Very helpful
Sewing Notions NYC:
Sil
Panda
Steinlauf and Stoller
Fake Fur
http://www.interiormall.com/cat/ncollections.asp?c1=Fabric&c2=Faux+Fur
http://www.distinctivefabric.com/category.php?cat=FAUXFUR
http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/fake-fur.htm GOOD PRICING
http://www.mendels.com/fur2.shtml
Hat/Headpiece Materials
http://www.judithm.com/ - I use occasionally for specialized materials - ADVANCED
http://www.hatsupply.com/foundationfabric.htm
http://www.mannys-millinery.com/ -
Specialized Fashion & Costumes
http://www.milieux.com/costume/source.html Pretty fucking great for all kinds of accessories, etc.
http://www.sptddog.com/sotp/supplies.html
Fabric Dye & Supplies
http://www.dharmatrading.com/ - Fabric dyes, silk painting, clothing ready to paint and dye, fabrics, and much more.
http://www.aljodye.com/main.html - In the City, One of my main suppliers and very nice to deal with, how to dye booklets.
http://www.dickblick.com/categories/fabricdecoration/ Great basic dye and paint supplies. Good priceshttp
http://www.prochemicalanddye.com/ = Great, helpful dye and fabric paints and more. Helpful booklets for beginners.
Face and Body Paints
Plastic/Foam/Other Specialty Materials
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.asp - this one is all things plastic; materials for hula hoops, PVCs, tubing
http://www.mcmaster.com/#raw-materials/=4akxj4 - GREAT supplier used extensively in the costume/prop industry
http://dazian.com/ Fabrics and fabrications, FOSSHAPE! great theatrical fabrics
http://www.rosebrand.com/ Theatrical fabrics/paints/hardware. Also in the city.
http://www.foamorder.com/accessories.html - all things foam - craft, costume materials, upholstery, pillow stuffing
http://www.foamorder.com/closedcell.html - polyethylene sheeting used in soft sculpture costuming
Sculpting/Casing Materials
http://www.smooth-on.com/index.html Liquid and rubber materials. casting materials
http://www.accu-cast.us/MainPages/BuyNowKits.html
http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/store/ Good pricing. The Lamp brand is good for beginners. I got the dust collector box($208.95) and it's great sucking up wood dust, can use also when cutting styrofoams.
http://www.sculpt.com/ In the city and has inexpensive classes
"Glowing" Paints and Pigments
Fluorescence
Fluorescence or UV Reactive is the emission of visible light by a substance that has absorbed light of a different wavelength. In other words, it will glow the color used in Black Light immediately.
Fluorescences come in fabric paints- pigment, dyes, inks, pigments, fabric, trim, and other materials. If you are fabric painting and do not have a source for a curing oven, use pigment paints which requires ironing or heat setting in a dryer. In a pinch you can also use acrylic paint but it is not as flexible as fabric paint. If you want to use fabrics and trims, it's a good idea to bring a portable black light torch to make sure it will glow.
Phosphorescence
Phosphorescence or "Glow in the Dark" is a specific type of photoluminescence related to fluorescence. Unlike fluorescence, a phosphorescent material does not immediately re-emit the radiation it absorbs. Meaning, its needs to be reacted with a light source for a period of time to make it "glow". Using Black Light speeds up the absorption time. Depending on the quality you use, the glow will last only a few seconds to hours. There are different colors you can get.
Comes in paints, pigments, trims, yarns, sheets, fabrics(?), etc.. Solvent and water based. You can go on-line and google for on-line stores. Dharma Trading also carries the pigment.
This is where I got my pigments; glow time is longer due to higher quality, thus more expensive. http://www.glonation.com/
The store was in the city but I think they relocated to N.J.
Using either/and or both is a great way to accomplish a unique costuming option from using other lighting sources such as LEDS, Fiber Optics, El Wire which requires a power source. It has become popular in the last few of years of our community to have "Black Light" parties. So here is my sources of where to buy and use these materials.
Also you can use reflectives; fabric, trim, and sheeting.
Paints and Pigments
- http://www.dharmatrading.com/topnav/paints/
- http://www.dharmatrading.com/screenprinting/
- http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/3244-AA.shtml
- http://www.michaels.com/art/online/search?pageNumber=1&channel=3&search=yes&searchWords=fabric%20paint&type=5 (Upper west side)
- http://www.dickblick.com/categories/fabricdecoration/
- http://www.kitkraft.biz/home.php?cat=999
Scenic paints: Wildfire brand : http://www.rosebrand.com/product1224/Wildfire-Ultraviolet-Sensitive-Paints--Visible-Colors.aspx?tid=2&info=wild%2bfir%2bpaint (in the city)
Fabric Markers
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029LHN3A
Reflective materials
I researched fabrics that will reflect off the sun's rays and heat. Very useful for shades and costumes.
Reflective materials such as Aluminet (used for greenhouses), Reflectix ( which is essentially bubblepack sandwiched between 2 layers of foil) reflect off the sun's rays and heat. Can be pricy, this is the expensive version of mylar.
- http://www6.mailordercentral.com/igcusastore/prodinfo.asp?number=SC-AL70&variation=&aitem=16&mitem=24
- http://www6.mailordercentral.com/igcusastore/products.asp?dept=1040
- http://www.reflectixinc.com/
- http://gothicarchgreenhouses.com/shade_cloth_supplies.htm
Reflectix
Reflectix can be found at Dollar shops in the form of Car Sun Shades. Some suggestive uses:
- Make a hat/headpiece. Cut and glue shapes. Use thin craft wire on the edge of shapes, glue, then bend into fun shapes.
- Cover your shade structures, tents
- Cut shapes and glue onto costumes, shoes, etc.
- Get a umbrella, cut shapes and glue.
Aluminet
Aluminet is more drapy fabric ,a knitted metallic shade material. This is expensive but can reflect up to 70% of the sun's rays. Great for shades, costuming. Different %s of reflection available. I got this tip from several Burner sites.
Cheaper alternatives
These are not as reflective
Silver metallic stretch fabrics. Esp fabrics such as Spandex Stretch. Cover your shade structures. Great because it's stretchy and can be pulled taut to make it more secure than using mylar. Will not rip easily. Also it's quiet! Maybe not as reflective as mylar. Great for costuming!
Lame, Liquid Lame
- http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=LIQLAME2&expand=1 ( $5.50 a yard)
- http://www.mendels.com/fabrics/glitz4.html
Silver coated fabrics
Found at Spandex House and other large fabric shops. Check online for competetive prices.
Reflective fabrics
The stuff they use for safety vests is very expensive. I found the tape online but not fabric yardage that's affordable. I decided to pass on this and stay with the above recommendations.
Reflective tapes and more
Mirror Tiles
1/2" squares
Oriental Trading has these amazing acrylic mirror tiles that I've glued onto everything...masks, costumes, shoes.
http://www.orientaltrading.com/marvelous-mirror-tiles-a2-57_8512-12-1.fltr
Other Resources
Moss
Address: 256 W 36th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (866) 888-6677
Website: http://www.mossonline.com/
Notes: This Soho store has one of the best in innovative home accessories. I LOVE this place, so inspirational.
Family Jewels Vintage Clothing
Address: 130 W 23rd St., New York, N.Y. 10011
Phone: (212) 633-6020
Website: http://www.familyjewelsnyc.com/
Notes: vintage shop been around for over 20+ years.
New York Vintage
Address: 117 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 647-1107
Website: http://www.newyorkvintage.com/
Notes: the ultimate in vintage couture fashion. Rachel Zoe shops here. $$$$
City Opera Thrift Shop
Address: 222 East 23rd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 684-5344
Website: http://blog.nycopera.com/pr/nycopera/blog/thriftshop.aspx
Notes: amazing vintage designer thriftshop, affordable....kinda
Henri Bendel
Address: 712 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 1800-HBENDEL
Website: http://www.henribendel.com/
Notes: Henri Bendel is one of the best in boutique department stores. They have an annual open call for designers once a year.
Penn & Fletcher
Address: 21-07 41st Avenue, 5th Floor, LIC, NY
Phone: (212) 239-6868
Website: http://www.pennandfletcher.com/
Notes: costume industry standard in custom/retail embroidery
plus Barneys, the Meat-Packing district for designer shops: Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney.
Research and More
FIT Fashion Library
http://www3.fitnyc.edu/library/