NOW ACCEPTING CUSTOM ORDERS FOR FALL 2025
Our mission is to do our very best to set up student performers for success which forces us to limit the number of custom orders we can service each season. Get started early, or shop the DS library of patterns in our online catalogs.
DS Custom Costumes - For customers who want to work with a DS Designer to create a unique costume for their production. A minimum quantity of 15 performers is required to order custom apparel. Custom Orders have a longer production timeline than catalog orders. Budget for custom costumes start at $200.
Custom Design Ordering
1. Submit your Intake Form to initiate the design process.
Include your budget, number of performers, and any other information about your show to help the designer bring your vision to life.
2. Gather performers measurements.
You will need to include the measurements of every performer in your ensemble. Upload your Measurements Worksheet or enter your measurements in the order form. Files must be formatted as a .csv or .xslx format only.
3. Approve the costume design, fabrics, and or sample.
4. Once your design is approved and measurements are submitted, an invoice will be sent to your email.
50% payment is due before production will begin. School PO, Booster Organization check, or credit card payments are accepted.
5. Fill out order form, with measurements attached to submit order.
An order is fully submitted once we receive measurements and 50% payment.
From the time the order is fully submitted production times range from 8-12 weeks seasonally. Orders received June through October are subject to additional delivery time.
DS Intake and Order forms for each category are listed below. Click the link and follow the steps to submit your custom design order. Terms and Ordering Information can be found here.
Intake Forms
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Color Guard & Percussion Apparel
Intake FormSubmit a design request for custom Color Guard, Visual Ensemble, Indoor Drumline, or Marching Arts apparel.
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Emotion Top & Bibbers
Intake FormSubmit a design request for custom Emotion Tops and/or Bibbers for Marching Band, Indoor Drumline, or Indoor Winds Ensembles.
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Custom Show Choir Apparel
Intake FormSubmit a design request for custom Show Choir Performance Apparel.
Order Forms
Sizing Worksheets
***All sizes MUST BE SUBMITTED in the GOOGLE or EXCEL worksheets offered below.***
Handwritten or uneditable sizing worksheets will not be accepted.
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Google Sheets
Digital Sizing WorksheetPlease follow our exact measuring guidelines found in your order form or the video below to ensure your garments are The Perfect Fit. Contact a DS Representative for assistance.
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Excel Spreadsheet
Digital Sizing WorksheetPlease follow our exact measuring guidelines found in your order form or the video below to ensure your garments are The Perfect Fit. Contact a DS Representative for assistance.
Measuring Guide Video
Collections
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Marching Arts Apparel
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EMotion Tops, Bibbers, and Shako Wraps
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Show Choir Apparel
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Dance, Drill Team, & Majorette Apparel
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