Costume Construction [Plastic Comb]

Katherine Strand-Evans (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1577660757 | ISBN-13: 978-1577660750 | Publication Date: August 6, 1999 0

This invaluable reference book leads the reader, step by step, through the stages of costume construction: from shop organization, pattern development, fabric selection and modification, to the more specific construction techniques for shoes, hats, masks, armor, and jewelry. It is intended for painters, pattern makers, drapers, artists, sculptors, milliners, seamsters, as well as those who enjoy handwork. Readers will learn not only the basic skills of sewing, drafting, draping, and millinary, but also all the techniques necessary for a successful career in the exciting world of costume crafts. Among its outstanding features, Costume Construction includes: (1) more than 300 illustrations, charts, and diagrams; (2) a comprehensive section on costume maintenance and storage; and (3) practical exercises at the end of each chapter.

Titles of related interest from Waveland Press: Brackelsberg-Marshall, Unit Method in Clothing Construction, Seventh Edition (ISBN 9781577660545); Cunningham, Basic Sewing for Costume Construction: A Handbook, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577667551); and Cunningham, The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577666134).

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 218 pages
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc (August 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577660757
• ISBN-13: 978-1577660750
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Priceless source of creative inspiration and information, February 5, 2002

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For persistent and passionate costumers of all kinds, this book is a costuming index. A college textbook, it has chapters on a wide variety of topics, including millinery, shoemaking, pattern design, fitting and tailoring, underpinnings, wigmaking, fabrics, materials, and equipment. It focuses on sturdy theater costuming techniques, information that is so useful and applicable in many other areas of costuming.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So many ideas so little time, May 31, 2004

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Not the best for what I do but oh the ideas! I was looking for more historical information and ways to research but what i got in this book was a great trade-off. Basic and advanced information of costume construction and how to get a look when the materials you need can not be found. Awesome. I use it over and over!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is the best book out there!, September 29, 2005

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I am so happy to have this book - it gives information in detail about every material known to man to make costumes and props. It also gives great detailed instructions on uses for these materials and wonderful examples at the back of the book. It is helpful to have some costume/prop experience and there are companion volumes referred to if you don't, but this is THE book to start out with.