Got Empress' book idea in yesterday, "Instant Period Costumes" and think I can make some from the Old West section. It tells you how to make costumes from time periods using thirft store clothes. It included civil war soldiers and cowboys...Wish I could sew better, but I am going to try best I can. I am probably going to get ole Kristie girl here at work to help out. We'll see how well the costume making goes for Halloween '06.