Dear Constant Reader,
Before today’s tip (which I know you are eagerly awaiting, like all of my pearls of wisdom), I’d like to mention that nominations are open for The Golden Pastie Awards at the New York Burlesque Festival. Perhaps you would like to nominate me? I wouldn’t want to structure your experience, but I’m thinking The MacGyver Award (for the performer who can fix any costume malfunction anytime, anywhere, and with anything), although usually I’m known as The Martha Stewart of Burlesque.
And on that note:
If something is spilled on your costume, quickly rinse it with cold water and blot with a clean towel.
Heat will set stains, hence *cold* water. Rubbing will grind the stain into the fabric, so blot. And by towel, I mean, napkin, paper towel, hankie, spare sock, &c. Once you get home you can properly care for the stain, without having made life harder for yourself.
For more helpful costume care information, attend my class at BurlyCon in November!
Oh, The Glamourous Life! 
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