Draping Period Costumes provides you with the skill set you need to break away from two-dimensional patterns to drape three dimensional costumes. The basics of draping are explained in precise detail, followed by step-by-step draping projects from multiple historical periods. Packed with photographs that illustrate every seam, pleat, and tuck, you'll never be lost with this comprehensive guide. -Includes information on measurements, necessary tools, and basic rules of draping -Covers costumes for both men and women - Discusses appropriate period under garments and fabric choices Let expert draper Sharon Sobel teach you all you need to know to perfectly drape any period costume
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0240821335
ISBN-13
9780240821337
eBay Product ID (ePID)
143597525
Product Key Features
Author
Sharon Sobel
Publication Name
Draping Period Costumes: Classical Greek to Victorian
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Theater / General, Sociology / General, Fashion & Accessories, Fashion
Series
The Focal Press Costume Topics Ser.
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Design, Crafts & Hobbies, Social Science, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Item Weight
34.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Tt520.S726 2013
Table of Content
Introduction Overview and objectives Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Early, Unstructured Garments Chapter 3 Cut and shaped to fit Chapter 4 The Height of Artificial Silhouette Chapter 5 The Men return to softness. Chapter 6 .while the women remain tightly laced Chapter 7 The introduction of tailoring to the man's costume Chapter 8 Variety of fit in the 18th century woman's costume Chapter 9 Neoclassical elegance Chapter 10 Revolutionary menswear Chapter 11 Romantic womenswear Chapter 12 The Victorian gentleman Chapter 13 The Victorian lady Chapter 14 Skirts Glossary Bibilography