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📍 OTTAWA: Sewing 101 is here!

CAFTCAD (the Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design) is excited to present Sewing 101, a hands-on introduction to essential hand and machine sewing skills used in film & television costume departments.

Create your own tote bag while building real, practical skills and confidence in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment.

Perfect for anyone looking to step into or strengthen their foundation in costume work.

✨ Link in bio to register!

@caftcad celebrates the art of costume by bringing together industry professionals from all areas of filmmaking. It’s a home base for education, knowledge and experience. It’s been a privilege to be supported, witness and learn from this talented community.

Membership for student, professional, affiliate and industry support can be found at the link in @caftcad’s bio ✨

#caftcad #caftcadawards

@caftcad celebrates the art of costume by bringing together industry professionals from all areas of filmmaking. It’s a home base for education, knowledge and experience. It’s been a privilege to be supported, witness and learn from this talented community.

Membership for student, professional, affiliate and industry support can be found at the link in @caftcad’s bio ✨

#caftcad #caftcadawards

@caftcad celebrates the art of costume by bringing together industry professionals from all areas of filmmaking. It’s a home base for education, knowledge and experience. It’s been a privilege to be supported, witness and learn from this talented community.

Membership for student, professional, affiliate and industry support can be found at the link in @caftcad’s bio ✨

#caftcad #caftcadawards

Welcome back to Member Monday! Meet Janelle, she’s been working in the film industry as a professional for over a decade. She is an artist first and foremost and has a background in fashion, historical costume making and bespoke tailoring. She loves building characters and the beauty of a collaborative vision coming together. She’s extremely resourceful and has a knack for creative problem-solving. She has a small studio at Niagara/Queen and is currently available for all your costume-building needs!

1. What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production? I really enjoy going down research rabbit holes and geeking out on the intricacies of what people wear. I also ADORE being in fittings. That’s where the magic of building character comes alive.
2. Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)? Jenny Beavan. She’s the GOAT.
3. What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor? A Victorian-era fantasy with dramatic silhouettes and an unlimited budget for custom textile creation.

Welcome back to Member Monday! Meet Janelle, she’s been working in the film industry as a professional for over a decade. She is an artist first and foremost and has a background in fashion, historical costume making and bespoke tailoring. She loves building characters and the beauty of a collaborative vision coming together. She’s extremely resourceful and has a knack for creative problem-solving. She has a small studio at Niagara/Queen and is currently available for all your costume-building needs!

1. What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production? I really enjoy going down research rabbit holes and geeking out on the intricacies of what people wear. I also ADORE being in fittings. That’s where the magic of building character comes alive.
2. Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)? Jenny Beavan. She’s the GOAT.
3. What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor? A Victorian-era fantasy with dramatic silhouettes and an unlimited budget for custom textile creation.

Welcome back to Member Monday! Meet Janelle, she’s been working in the film industry as a professional for over a decade. She is an artist first and foremost and has a background in fashion, historical costume making and bespoke tailoring. She loves building characters and the beauty of a collaborative vision coming together. She’s extremely resourceful and has a knack for creative problem-solving. She has a small studio at Niagara/Queen and is currently available for all your costume-building needs!

1. What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production? I really enjoy going down research rabbit holes and geeking out on the intricacies of what people wear. I also ADORE being in fittings. That’s where the magic of building character comes alive.
2. Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)? Jenny Beavan. She’s the GOAT.
3. What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor? A Victorian-era fantasy with dramatic silhouettes and an unlimited budget for custom textile creation.

Welcome back to Member Monday! Meet Janelle, she’s been working in the film industry as a professional for over a decade. She is an artist first and foremost and has a background in fashion, historical costume making and bespoke tailoring. She loves building characters and the beauty of a collaborative vision coming together. She’s extremely resourceful and has a knack for creative problem-solving. She has a small studio at Niagara/Queen and is currently available for all your costume-building needs!

1. What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production? I really enjoy going down research rabbit holes and geeking out on the intricacies of what people wear. I also ADORE being in fittings. That’s where the magic of building character comes alive.
2. Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)? Jenny Beavan. She’s the GOAT.
3. What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor? A Victorian-era fantasy with dramatic silhouettes and an unlimited budget for custom textile creation.

Welcome back to Member Monday! Meet Janelle, she’s been working in the film industry as a professional for over a decade. She is an artist first and foremost and has a background in fashion, historical costume making and bespoke tailoring. She loves building characters and the beauty of a collaborative vision coming together. She’s extremely resourceful and has a knack for creative problem-solving. She has a small studio at Niagara/Queen and is currently available for all your costume-building needs!

1. What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production? I really enjoy going down research rabbit holes and geeking out on the intricacies of what people wear. I also ADORE being in fittings. That’s where the magic of building character comes alive.
2. Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)? Jenny Beavan. She’s the GOAT.
3. What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor? A Victorian-era fantasy with dramatic silhouettes and an unlimited budget for custom textile creation.

Welcome back to Member Monday! Meet Janelle, she’s been working in the film industry as a professional for over a decade. She is an artist first and foremost and has a background in fashion, historical costume making and bespoke tailoring. She loves building characters and the beauty of a collaborative vision coming together. She’s extremely resourceful and has a knack for creative problem-solving. She has a small studio at Niagara/Queen and is currently available for all your costume-building needs!

1. What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production? I really enjoy going down research rabbit holes and geeking out on the intricacies of what people wear. I also ADORE being in fittings. That’s where the magic of building character comes alive.
2. Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)? Jenny Beavan. She’s the GOAT.
3. What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor? A Victorian-era fantasy with dramatic silhouettes and an unlimited budget for custom textile creation.

Sat May 30 @ 2:00pm Dressing Gilead: The Craft of Costuming The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments with Leslie Kavanagh, Nola Chaters, Charles McGlynn & Antoinette Messam

What does it take to build the visual world of one of television’s most iconic productions, and then do it again for its sequel?
This panel brings together members of the costuming team behind The Handmaid’s Tale and the upcoming sequel series The Testaments for a conversation about the craft, process, and collaboration that goes into dressing a production at this scale. From concept and sourcing to the relationship between costume and props departments on set, this is a candid look at how a costume department actually works, moderated by award-winning costume designer, Co-Founder of CAFTCAD, and President & Co-Founder of ISBCD, Antoinette Messam.
Followed by audience Q&A.

Save 25% with code ‘CAFTCAD’
Visit torontopropexpo.com for tickets and full schedule.

#costumedesign #costuming #propdepartment #propmasters #torontoevent

A sneak peak into the work of our incredible panelists!
Join us this coming Sunday, 2 PM at the @riotheatre
For a compelling conversation in q&a about The Art of Costumes.

Featuring
Rebekka Sorensen
Rafaella Rabinovich
Ann Foley

Link for tickets in our bio
*Use code Caftcad26 for 5$ off!

Proudly sponsored by @iatse891

Edited by @ryanlesliefisher
*featuring @jason_eberly editing work for Ann Foley

MEMBER MONDAY FEATURING Catalina Crawford: She is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700.Catalina Crawford is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700. Her path to costuming was a deliberate pivot — after a decade in administrative roles in architecture and banking, she returned to school for a Fashion Design diploma from George Brown College and a Fibre Arts certificate from Fleming College.

In film, she has worked as an on-set costume assistant, buyer, office assistant, set supervisor, and sewer, with a particular love for roles that marry her administrative background with her passion for textiles. She has also taught crochet, sewing, fashion history, and fabric science.

1.What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production?

I love prep! Gathering materials, setting up an office, and sewing with a team is fantastic. It’s amazing to start from nothing and slowly see everything come together. It’s incredibly rewarding.

2.Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)?

I have at least two:

Edith Head – Her work in White Christmas and Sabrina perfectly captured the glamour and elegance of the 1940s and 1950s, which has forever been cemented in my mind as the ultimate way to dress elegantly.

Eiko Ishioka – She was truly a visual storyteller, especially in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), where she created striking body armour that was not only beautiful but also terrifying at the same time.

3.What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor?

Anything that showcases craftsmanship and couture sewing—perhaps a high-fashion show or film. I would love the opportunity to work with weavers, dyers, and embroiderers. Collaborating with people who are the best at their craft would be such an honour, and I would love to learn new techniques along the way.

MEMBER MONDAY FEATURING Catalina Crawford: She is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700.Catalina Crawford is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700. Her path to costuming was a deliberate pivot — after a decade in administrative roles in architecture and banking, she returned to school for a Fashion Design diploma from George Brown College and a Fibre Arts certificate from Fleming College.

In film, she has worked as an on-set costume assistant, buyer, office assistant, set supervisor, and sewer, with a particular love for roles that marry her administrative background with her passion for textiles. She has also taught crochet, sewing, fashion history, and fabric science.

1.What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production?

I love prep! Gathering materials, setting up an office, and sewing with a team is fantastic. It’s amazing to start from nothing and slowly see everything come together. It’s incredibly rewarding.

2.Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)?

I have at least two:

Edith Head – Her work in White Christmas and Sabrina perfectly captured the glamour and elegance of the 1940s and 1950s, which has forever been cemented in my mind as the ultimate way to dress elegantly.

Eiko Ishioka – She was truly a visual storyteller, especially in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), where she created striking body armour that was not only beautiful but also terrifying at the same time.

3.What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor?

Anything that showcases craftsmanship and couture sewing—perhaps a high-fashion show or film. I would love the opportunity to work with weavers, dyers, and embroiderers. Collaborating with people who are the best at their craft would be such an honour, and I would love to learn new techniques along the way.

MEMBER MONDAY FEATURING Catalina Crawford: She is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700.Catalina Crawford is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700. Her path to costuming was a deliberate pivot — after a decade in administrative roles in architecture and banking, she returned to school for a Fashion Design diploma from George Brown College and a Fibre Arts certificate from Fleming College.

In film, she has worked as an on-set costume assistant, buyer, office assistant, set supervisor, and sewer, with a particular love for roles that marry her administrative background with her passion for textiles. She has also taught crochet, sewing, fashion history, and fabric science.

1.What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production?

I love prep! Gathering materials, setting up an office, and sewing with a team is fantastic. It’s amazing to start from nothing and slowly see everything come together. It’s incredibly rewarding.

2.Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)?

I have at least two:

Edith Head – Her work in White Christmas and Sabrina perfectly captured the glamour and elegance of the 1940s and 1950s, which has forever been cemented in my mind as the ultimate way to dress elegantly.

Eiko Ishioka – She was truly a visual storyteller, especially in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), where she created striking body armour that was not only beautiful but also terrifying at the same time.

3.What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor?

Anything that showcases craftsmanship and couture sewing—perhaps a high-fashion show or film. I would love the opportunity to work with weavers, dyers, and embroiderers. Collaborating with people who are the best at their craft would be such an honour, and I would love to learn new techniques along the way.

MEMBER MONDAY FEATURING Catalina Crawford: She is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700.Catalina Crawford is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700. Her path to costuming was a deliberate pivot — after a decade in administrative roles in architecture and banking, she returned to school for a Fashion Design diploma from George Brown College and a Fibre Arts certificate from Fleming College.

In film, she has worked as an on-set costume assistant, buyer, office assistant, set supervisor, and sewer, with a particular love for roles that marry her administrative background with her passion for textiles. She has also taught crochet, sewing, fashion history, and fabric science.

1.What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production?

I love prep! Gathering materials, setting up an office, and sewing with a team is fantastic. It’s amazing to start from nothing and slowly see everything come together. It’s incredibly rewarding.

2.Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)?

I have at least two:

Edith Head – Her work in White Christmas and Sabrina perfectly captured the glamour and elegance of the 1940s and 1950s, which has forever been cemented in my mind as the ultimate way to dress elegantly.

Eiko Ishioka – She was truly a visual storyteller, especially in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), where she created striking body armour that was not only beautiful but also terrifying at the same time.

3.What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor?

Anything that showcases craftsmanship and couture sewing—perhaps a high-fashion show or film. I would love the opportunity to work with weavers, dyers, and embroiderers. Collaborating with people who are the best at their craft would be such an honour, and I would love to learn new techniques along the way.

MEMBER MONDAY FEATURING Catalina Crawford: She is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700.Catalina Crawford is a costume professional with 5 years of experience as a permittee with IATSE 873 and NABET 700. Her path to costuming was a deliberate pivot — after a decade in administrative roles in architecture and banking, she returned to school for a Fashion Design diploma from George Brown College and a Fibre Arts certificate from Fleming College.

In film, she has worked as an on-set costume assistant, buyer, office assistant, set supervisor, and sewer, with a particular love for roles that marry her administrative background with her passion for textiles. She has also taught crochet, sewing, fashion history, and fabric science.

1.What’s your favourite part of the costume process, from prep through production?

I love prep! Gathering materials, setting up an office, and sewing with a team is fantastic. It’s amazing to start from nothing and slowly see everything come together. It’s incredibly rewarding.

2.Who is your all-time favourite costume designer (living or passed)?

I have at least two:

Edith Head – Her work in White Christmas and Sabrina perfectly captured the glamour and elegance of the 1940s and 1950s, which has forever been cemented in my mind as the ultimate way to dress elegantly.

Eiko Ishioka – She was truly a visual storyteller, especially in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), where she created striking body armour that was not only beautiful but also terrifying at the same time.

3.What would be your dream project to work on if budget wasn’t a factor?

Anything that showcases craftsmanship and couture sewing—perhaps a high-fashion show or film. I would love the opportunity to work with weavers, dyers, and embroiderers. Collaborating with people who are the best at their craft would be such an honour, and I would love to learn new techniques along the way.

Join us at the @riotheatre for a conversation about the Art of Costumes with Ann Foley @ann.foley Rebekka Sorensen @7sistersnorway and Rafaella Rabinovich @costume_designer101!
A wonderful opportunity to spend time with industry professionals and your peers at lovely event sponsored by @iatse891

Sunday May 24, 2pm
Link for ticket purchase available at the bio
Use code: Caftcad26for $5 off!

Thank you to our media partner the Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design! @caftcad
Use their discount code: CAFTCAD to enjoy 25% off tickets to the Toronto Prop Expo!
Visit torontopropexpo.com for tickets and info.

Saturday May 30, 2026 - The Toronto Prop Expo is a gathering of pop-culture loving creatives, focusing on replica props, 3D printing, makers, SFX and cosplaying. We are proud to be hosted at George Brown Polytechnic School of Media and Performing Arts.

Come see table after table with filled with collections of hand-crafted props, models and costumes from all your favourite movies, tv shows, and video games. Meet the makers who can help bring your next cosplay items to life. Connect with brands that can help you source everything you need for your next project.

Enjoy demos, workshops and sessions to learn how to get started or get inspired for your next build. Topics like- how to use electronics in your builds, SFX makeup and modelling, professional painting and finishing techniques, crafting with unconventional and found materials, mould making and casting, how to showcase your work on social media, and more! Full schedule coming soon.

Grab a raffle ticket (or 30!) to test your luck and win awesome prizes! Raffle tickets start at $5 each with savings increasing the more you buy, 30 ticket packs are only $50 -that’s less than $2 each! Thousands of dollars in maker supplies and models provided by @wheelswingshobbies and @sunlu_official ,plus gift cards, passes and more from @medievaltimestoronto , @sculpturesupplycanada , @thedangerousladies , @rosco_labs,@pishop.ca , @torontogameexpo , and more to be announced soon!

#torontomakers #torontoevents #torontocosplay #torontosfx #torontocommunity

Tickets are moving quickly for CAFTCAD Presents: The Art of Costume Design at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, May 24.

Join three internationally acclaimed costume designers for an afternoon of conversation, behind-the-scenes insight, and audience Q&A exploring the art of costume design for film and television.

From superhero blockbusters and prestige television to cult favourites and award-winning dramas, hear directly from the designers behind some of the most iconic characters and cinematic worlds on screen today.

Featuring:
• Rebekka Sørensen-Kjelstrup (Riverdale, School Spirits)
• Rafaella Rabinovich (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Kung Fu)
• Ann Foley (The Last of Us, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Godzilla vs. Kong)

Whether you work in the industry, are studying costume and design, or simply love film, fashion, and storytelling — this is a rare opportunity to hear from some of the leading voices in contemporary costume design.

Sunday, May 24
Doors: 1:30 PM
Event: 2:00 PM
📍 Rio Theatre

Presented by CAFTCAD in partnership with the Rio Theatre.
Proudly sponsored by IATSE 891.

🎟️ Don’t wait — reserve your tickets in the bio!

#CAFTCAD #CostumeDesign #FilmCostume #TVcostume #CostumeDesigner FilmIndustry TheLastOfUs Riverdale SheHulk GodzillaVsKong FilmDesign WardrobeDepartment ProductionDesign VancouverFilm RioTheatre IATSE891

🧵✨ VINTAGE SALE ✨🧵

Our friends at Ian Drummond Collection are hosting a curated vintage sale on Saturday, May 23 from 10AM–4PM featuring incredible finds for film, fashion, collectors, and vintage lovers alike.

You’ll find:
👗 Vintage & designer clothing, footwear, jewelry, and accessories for men & women
🪡 Vintage fabrics, sewing patterns, trims, and notions
🛋 Vintage furniture, décor, and bedding
📚 Vintage magazines, catalogues, tear sheets, and books

📍 222 Islington Avenue, Unit #8
🚪 Access Door 18 at the rear/west side of the building on Eighth Street
🅿️ Free street parking available for up to 3 hours

FREE ENTRY — come treasure hunting! ✨
#VintageSale #TorontoVintage #VintageFashion #TorontoEvents #DesignerVintage #VintageFinds #FilmFashion #CostumeDesign #VintageDecor #VintageClothing #TorontoShopping #VintageLovers #SewingCommunity #FashionHistory #IanDrummondCollection #TorontoStyle #ThriftFinds #VintageFurniture #TextileLovers #WardrobeDepartment

Membership renewals for 2026–2027 are now open! 🎉

We know the industry is in flux, and we want to make sure your CAFTCAD membership is within reach. For anyone who renews or joins by June 1, 2026, we're offering flexible payment options — pay in half-year or quarterly installments.

Email us at operations@caftcad.com to have your invoice adjusted.

🔗 Join CAFTCAD! Link in the bio
#CAFTCAD #CostumeDesign #FilmCostume #TVCostume #CanadianFilm #Membership #CostumeDesigner #FilmIndustry #IATSE

🧵 Ready to level up your hand sewing skills for film & TV?

Join us for **Introduction to Hand Sewing: Essential Skills for Every Role in the Costume Department** — a hands-on workshop designed for everyone from beginners to industry pros.

📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026
🕛 12:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Tribro Studios, Toronto
🎟️ Limited to just 10 spots!

Learn essential on-set techniques like basting, backstitching, ladder stitch, sewing buttons & closures, and more — all with real-world application.

✨ BONUS: Take-home sewing kit included!

💸 CAFTCAD members receive an exclusive discount code sent directly to their emails

Spots are extremely limited — don’t wait!

👉 **Get your tickets — link in bio**