Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage: Patterns from Vintage Clothing

Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage: with Patterns from Vintage Clothingprovides instruction on how to recreate fashion from the 1940s and 1950s that withstands the vigorous demands of theatrical stage use. This book provides historical context for the clothing and features authentic patterns...

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Main Author: Parr, Jessica (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Milton Routledge 2018
Series:The Focal Press Costume Topics Ser
Focal Press Costume Topics Ser
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage: with Patterns from Vintage Clothingprovides instruction on how to recreate fashion from the 1940s and 1950s that withstands the vigorous demands of theatrical stage use. This book provides historical context for the clothing and features authentic patterns taken from real vintage pieces. Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage demonstrates how to construct a durable costume from scratch, and how to adjust patterns to fit an individual's measurements. The book also contains a number of "How To Fake It" chapters with advice on thrifting and how to create period fashion using today's clothing. Both men's and women's fashions and patterns are featured, including formal and casual wear
Physical Description:1 online resource (318 pages)
ISBN:9781351232463
1351232460