Sewing Techniques for Theatre: An Essential Guide for Beginners distills the intimidating art of sewing down into simple, quick, and effective lessons to prepare readers for an entry-level position in a costume shop. The lessons follow an hour-by-hour structure, offering detailed instructions to creating 11 sewing samples, a scrub shirt, and a tote bag. Embedded in the projects' directions are lecture materials on safety, irons, fabric, and patterns. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, review questions, photographs, and step-by-step instructions for compiling a portfolio, this guide teaches aspiring costume technicians about the culture and machinery of the costume shop, and equips them with the necessary skills to begin their career as members of a costume shop team.
ISBN: | 9781138596467 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Imprint: | Routledge |
Published date: | 29 May 2019 |
DEWEY: | 646.478 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 156 |
Weight: | 370g |
Height: | 234mm |
Width: | 191mm |
Spine width: | 10mm |