I am looking to put together an original costume for fuutre conventions out of "found items". I would like advice from people who have done that sort of costume on the following questions:
1. where are the least expensive places to find used men's jackets such as business coats, blazers or tuxedos?
2. Is there a substitute for embroidery when making things like lapel symbols?
3. Assuming the answer to #2 is "No" or "There is, but it would look like utter crap", then what should I expect to pay should I take a jacket and/or shirt to someone to have it embroidered professionally?