The Costumer's Handbook: How to Make All Kinds of Costumes
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Book Overview
Where would you turn for quick and easy ideas on constructing a stage costume appropriate for a Greek goddess, an Elizabethan courtier, a twentieth-century businessman? Whether you're a professional... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0131812556
ISBN13:9780131812550
Release Date:January 1980
Publisher:Prentice Hall
Length:294 Pages
Weight:1.13 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
So Glad to find this resourse
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I'm not new to sewing, but haven't before built costumes, and this is a great resource for our civic theatre's costume shop. Wonderful how-to's.
Basics and more covered
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Oh, I love this little book! It does cover some very basic information but the advanced stuff its there too - and I've been using their pattern-drafting technique since I was given a copy of that chapter back in college.... 25 years ago! Great stuff.
^_^ a must own!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Hey guys! Wow, if you're lookin for books on costuming and you've found this book, you've probably realized that there aren't that many books out there on the topic. I found this one at a library and I had to own it. Altho a little outdated (there's more technology now and even more techniques) It's a really good starting place since it lists many other books and sources in the back. The Authors also wote the Theater Technician's Handbook.....I like this one better since it has more information on actual construcion of costumes.
Change of Heart
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I took this book out of the library because I do costuming, but I didn't think it would be that good- now I want my own copy. Even though it contains theatre oriented advice on making realistic looking armor without breaking your budget, aging fabric, padding out your actors properly, etc., it also contains basic helpful advice for anyone who sews about the fabrics you use, how to solve problems when things don't fit right, picking the right sized dart, and more. I definitely recommend it.
a must for all costume shops!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
After being in a small costume shop for five years, i wish i had discovered this sooner! This book gives realistic solutions for common problems!
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