Historic Costumes and How to Make Them (Paperback)

by Mary Fernald (Author), Eileen Shenton (Author)

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This practical and informative guidebook is a "must-have" for anyone planning to create accurate period costumes for theatrical productions and historical reenactments. From short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s, this profusely illustrated text contains a wealth of authentic patterns and information. 81 illustrations.

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Product Details Paperback: 176 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (June 23, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486449068 ISBN-13: 978-0486449067 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,232 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #32 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Fashion > History #33 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theater > Stagecraft

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 19 of 19 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Not for the faint-hearted, July 12, 2007 By  R. A. Worrall (BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book gives a extremely brief overview of many styles of clothing throughout the last 1200 years. If you are after detailed instructions on how to make medieval clothing, then this book is not for you. However, if you are an accomplished tailor and can work from line drawings, you have the right book. I did not find this book particularly helpful with how to make the clothing, but it did show me what styles were around. Be aware that this book gives no measurements nor types of materials used, nor does it assist the serious re-enactor. This book is aimed, in my opinion, at someone who is planning to attend a fancy dress party and who intends to wear the outfit they make once only. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Experience Necessary..., May 9, 2007 By  Fabric/Book Addict "Dragon Lady" (Willis, Texas United States) - See all my reviews If you're more than a beginning seamstress then everything makes sense and it easy to follow. Gave me a lot of great ideas on how to design and make some SCA garb. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Patterns inside, June 27, 2007 By  Garland Griever (New York) - See all my reviews I was pleased with the number of patterns and detailed instructions in this book. The patterns need to be enlarged or drawn to scale in order to use them. It would be very useful for anyone who makes costumes or who is interested in fashion.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Historic Costumes This book has a nice little selection of patterns and is perfect for stage and maybe even Live Action Roleplay costumes, Members of the SCA might find it useful for the creation... Read more Published 4 months ago by Robert Reynolds 3.0 out of 5 stars Historic Costumes and How to Make Them This is an ok book. It gives you ideas and the patterns are very basic. There are better books by dover on this subject. Published 15 months ago by Terry 5.0 out of 5 stars great resource This book is a great resource for designers. The text gives lots of clues to creating a garment and the patterns are wonderful for draping. Published 19 months ago by M. M. Renner 1.0 out of 5 stars Historic Costumes and How to Make Them There is more to Historic Costumes than Medevil times, but that is all this book covers. I was not happy with it and returned it. Read more Published 23 months ago by jj Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486449068
• ISBN-13: 978-0486449067
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,232 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #32 in	Books > Arts & Photography > Fashion > History
  #33 in	Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theater > Stagecraft

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for the faint-hearted, July 12, 2007

By	R. A. Worrall (BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book gives a extremely brief overview of many styles of clothing throughout the last 1200 years. If you are after detailed instructions on how to make medieval clothing, then this book is not for you. However, if you are an accomplished tailor and can work from line drawings, you have the right book.
I did not find this book particularly helpful with how to make the clothing, but it did show me what styles were around.
Be aware that this book gives no measurements nor types of materials used, nor does it assist the serious re-enactor.
This book is aimed, in my opinion, at someone who is planning to attend a fancy dress party and who intends to wear the outfit they make once only.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience Necessary..., May 9, 2007

By	Fabric/Book Addict "Dragon Lady" (Willis, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

If you're more than a beginning seamstress then everything makes sense and it easy to follow. Gave me a lot of great ideas on how to design and make some SCA garb.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Patterns inside, June 27, 2007

By	Garland Griever (New York) - See all my reviews

I was pleased with the number of patterns and detailed instructions in this book. The patterns need to be enlarged or drawn to scale in order to use them. It would be very useful for anyone who makes costumes or who is interested in fashion.