They are okay, but with the joining part how you have to write why you want to join.. I can never think of reasons. ^_^ Nuh, it's okay. Don't change anything.

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If I only had a brain...
I wouldn't be so hungry.

Honestly, the "why" is more for me so I can figure out what people are interested in. It doesn't need to be anything fancy.

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The Historic Costume Club--we make clothes just a few centuries too late.

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yeah, I'm used to people asking for 25 words or less why I want to join something..

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If I only had a brain...
I wouldn't be so hungry.

I especially agree with the part about movie costumes. IMHO, they are beside the point of the club. Sometimes, I fell if I see another Arwen dress, I'll scream... I don't get the idea of trying to reproduce exactly movie costumes They sometimes show an awesome amount of skill, but I prefer original creations.

I will clarify that. Pretty much that is what I was expecting. Although, I do like getting essays from time to time.

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The Historic Costume Club--we make clothes just a few centuries too late.

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I know where you are coming from. Also, there are several groups with a movie/cosplay focus so those reproductions would be better suited there. Truthfully, on the completely other end of the spectrum I tend to feel the same way about portrait reproductions. Although, given the focus of the group I am willing to look the other way on that one (especially if the portait is cited and documented), but submissions that follow the same guidelines regarding movie costumes are preferred.

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The Historic Costume Club--we make clothes just a few centuries too late.

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Basically, the feeling of these guidelines is good. It lets you get a feeling about the club, but without feeling like the people here are being annoying. Thank you!

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Groups I've joined: =HistoricCostume *Enchantedforest ~TextilesAlliance *ArtisanCraft *The-Labyrinth-Club ~Pickmans-Model *EtsySellers ~uniquejewels-club ~KIMONO-LOVERS ~CostumeDesignCentral *JewelryClub