Blair's Guide to making costumes for those with no money.

Fabric-
*Look at all clothes in thrift shops as possible fabric-I've found 5 dollar leather jackets that have now been made into leather coin pouches. Sheets work wonderfully for making shifts, just make sure they have no stains and to wash and bleach (especially if white) them.
*If you're in the process of clearing out your closet of dresser-double check the clothes you're giving away, a possible corset could be hiding in an old skirt or pair of pants.
*Altering clothes to create costumes is always fun and usually results in one of a kind items.

All for now.