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Costume Construction

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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.

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!

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.

Great book to have if you are setting up a theatrical costume shop. It covers all the bases, telling you what products you will need to run your shop smoothly. A basic knowledge of sewing is needed to utilize the patterns or draping suggestions in this book. This guide can't be beat when explaining modifying fabric (dyeing, distressing,etc.), as well as padding and undergarments, hats and masks. A must have for any costumer!