Memories of a time and space where I could focus. Everything is insane and my physical world is also upside down because I’m getting ready to move… but here’s something pretty that I forgot to post back when I made it last year. Esther Ultimate Illusion Skyscrapers in shades of blue. 🗻💙🗻

New Pastie Pattern added to the Tips on Tap Collection: Vintage Starburst / Irregular 8 Point Star Free to all patrons for a limited time! Join now and nab your copy. 💋

I'm celebrating six years of Tips on Tap tutorials, because dang it, that's an accomplishment! 🎉 For six years, l've been sharing my unique experience and expertise on an enormous range of burlesque costuming topics. The Tips on Tap Library is 170 videos strong, and growing! Join me on Patreon 🤓

A treasure trove that doesn't need to cross the border on its way to your home? TIPS ON TAP. 😅 Seriously, though. 👀 ARE YOU READY to tap into this resource?? Sign up right now for a 1 year membership and save 20%! Get it while you can. Offer expires Feb 14.

A snap of my studio wall - featuring a poster from “Of Corsets and Striptease”, the one and only show I ever produced. This was back in 2009. Coco Framboise graces the image, in head to toe Peacock by Manuge et Toi. (Also, I fully intend to reuse that show name for my future corset making book! 😉)

Hello Everyone! I set this account up a year or so back, but failed to make a habit of posting. Great to see so many more of you pop up! Let’s try this again. 🤓💋

I looooove creating cup shapes that don’t otherwise exist. I call them FRANKENCUPS. If you watch my new episode of Tips on Tap, you’ll know why! And how.

Yep, totally forgot about posting here! 🤦🏻

The marvelous @manugeettoi.bsky.social is offering a one week free trial of her burlesque costuming instruction videos on her Patreon!

📣 Coming up on Tips on Tap: How to Draft Pouched Gussets!

This past June, I had the extreme pleasure of visiting the Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum in Las Vegas. I witnessed an exhibit featuring MYSELF and my work! ☺️ What an incredible honor to be a part of this wonderful exhibit, “Built to Bare: The Art of Engineering Clothes Designed to Come Off”

New Tips on Tap tutorial dropping today: Elaborate Eugie Edges. Patreon.com/manugeettoi

The irresistible Jake Dupree! Shared from IG: “They have arrived. 🖤🖤🖤 📸 @gomezdevillaboa Hands @mralastairjames C-string @manugeettoi Pasties @nonoslingerie “

I’m gifting this design in pastie pattern form, to all my patrons this month. How many burlesquers will receive a pair to wrap their nips up with, this Christmas? 🎁 Let’s see!

Ginger Foxx, Ice Queen. Costume by Manuge et Toi Photo by @devereuxxo.bsky.social Circa 2015

The fabulous Kitty Kin Evil! Costume by Manuge et Toi Photography by Marisa Parisella

Coming up on Tips on Tap: Elaborate Eugie Edges! Learn how to create perfectly crisp edges on the most challenging shapes with my new Mini Tip!

Right now on Silver Tier of my Patreon: Drafting & Sewing Classic Silk Garter Belts, plus Fancy Ruffled Garter Suspenders!

Set them free! Twin Birdcage bra for Miss Alyssa Kitt’s Manuge et Toi costume. 🦜💛💚

Shop News: My shop will reopen intermittently in the new year, with the first opening day planned for February! In the meantime, I’m getting a bunch of NEW DESIGNS ready to launch. Patrons will of course get a preview of these (and an option to order!! 🤫), as per usual. 😉

Pre and post fringes: part of Edna, the birdcage costume for @missalyssakitt which I lovingly crafted during the height of the pandemic.

Reminder for my fellow artisans: Black Friday is NOT a reason or a justification to discount your work, no matter how much people may want it to be.

Esther Skyscraper Pasties in Jet, Hematite and Black Diamond. 🖤💎

Backstage selfie from Kalani Kokonuts! Costume by Manuge et Toi. 🍯🐝🤠

Mini Siren G-String with Starburst Gusset, in Deep Red. ♥️

Eugies! In order of appearance: Oh-Gee, Starburst, Diamond Star, Pink Playboy Bunny. Once you learn how to make a Eugie, the possibilities are endless. Check out my Patreon, and how to make them yourself! Link in bio 🤓

Diamond Eva Eugenius with Suzette Skyscraper Pasties, and Signature Tassels. My shop is on hiatus at the moment! However, I’ll be reopening for short spurts throughout next year. Keep an eye out for the first opening in February! Or, become a patron for early access 😉

The iconic Roxi Dlite! 🤩 Costume by Manuge et Toi. Photo by Naked Lens Dallas.

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The stunning Emma Vauxdevil! Costume by Manuge et Toi Photography by DMR Depictions

Hey! I’m Christina Manuge, burlesque costume designer extraordinaire! 😉 Since 2008, I’ve been creating unique costumes for clients all over the world. I also have a shop where fabulous burlesque bits are on offer. On Patreon, I teach burlesque costuming skills via my tutorials series, Tips on Tap!