Keeler became involved with costuming more than 10 years ago. The catalog that came with it had patterns for gowns from 1850 to the 1910s. Now, Keeler and her fellow members co-op with the International Costumer Guild, which includes groups making up events and sharing patterns for historical costumes.
Some periods have more embellishment.
The 1700s were the most time-consuming era to get dressed. All of the proper constructions have to be built as forms for the fabric to rest on. They were often made out of cane in those days, but now they can be made out of lumber-strapping wire or electrical tape. Most of us will wear undergarments that are authentic to the period. For the Nosferatu screening, she will model an outfit she made and wore once before to the premiere of Bram Stoker's Dracula .