Elegantly Frugal Costumes: The Poor Man's Do-It-Yourself Costume Maker's Guide
by Shirley Dearing
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Author: Shirley DearingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1992-08-01
ISBN: 0916260887
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Meriwether Pub
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Summary: 4 Stars
nice little book, detailing ways to change existing 20th century clothes into period costumes for theatre.
Summary of Elegantly Frugal Costumes: The Poor Man's Do-It-Yourself Costume Maker's Guide
This wonderfully practical book literally shows you how to make costumes for plays, pageants and musicals at the lowest possible expense! Over 150 detailed illustrations work with the easy-to-follow text to walk you through every step of the process. Just about every basic period is covered: Biblical to Medieval, Renaissance, Angels, the Fabulous Fifties, 1800s to World War I, The Roaring Twenties and more. Many helpful hints on making or buying realistic period theatrical costumes on a shoestring budget from cast-offs, donations, scraps, and other easily-obtained materials. Also included are "special effects" costumes, helpful hints for getting into and out of costumes, and a glossary of costuming terms A book that will pay for itself with its first use.Textile & Costume Books
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