Synopsis
Costume Maker's Companion
Published by Crowood Press
Authentic historical costume is essential for any performance, to instantly communicate a period, a social standing, an occupation or an identity
The responsibility of this representation lies with the costume maker, in their knowledge of the design and their accuracy of construction
The Costume Maker's Companion serves as an aide memoire, to novice and experienced makers alike, covering the common garments of the Medieval, Tudor, Jacobean, Restoration, Regency and Victorian eras of British history
Learn the key styles and fashions of each period before step-by-step tutorials and detailed orders of work illustrate the costume construction process for eight popular garments, from the designer's drawing through to the finished piece
This book also covers -
Working with a costume designer
Key processes and equipment
Flat pattern manipulations
Cutting a pattern on the stand
Taking a pattern from an existing garment
Costume details, including goldwork and flounces
Making accessories, including gauntlets, corsets and ruffs
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