- Plastic Comb: 218 pages
- Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc; Spi edition (August 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1577660757
- ISBN-13: 978-1577660750
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.8 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #519,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
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
From the Publisher
Consider these titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Brackelsberg-Marshall, Unit Method in Clothing Construction, Seventh Edition (ISBN 1577660544) and Cunningham, The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design (ISBN 0881337625).
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4.0 out of 5 stars
So many ideas so little time,
By A Customer
This review is from: Costume Construction (Plastic Comb)
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!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Priceless source of creative inspiration and information,
By A Customer
This review is from: Costume Construction (Plastic Comb)
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.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Priceless source of creative inspiration and information,
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This review is from: Costume Construction (Plastic Comb)
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,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Costume Construction (Plastic Comb)
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!,
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This review is from: Costume Construction (Plastic Comb)
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.
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