Authentic historical costume is essential for any performance, to
instantly communicate a period, a social standing, an occupation or an
identity. The responsibility of this representation lies with the
costume maker, in their knowledge of the design and their accuracy of
construction. The Costume Maker's Companion serves as an aide memoire,
to novice and experienced makers alike, covering the common garments of
the Medieval, Tudor, Jacobean, Restoration, Regency and Victorian eras
of British history. Learn the key styles and fashions of each period
before step-by-step tutorials and detailed orders of work illustrate the
costume construction process for eight popular garments, from the
designer's drawing through to the finished piece. This book also covers
working with a costume designer; key processes and equipment; flat
pattern manipulations; cutting a pattern on the stand; taking a pattern
from an existing garment; costume details, including goldwork and
flounces and finally, making accessories, including gauntlets, corsets
and ruffs. Logically divided by historical period and supported by over
400 photographs, sketches and diagrams, this book will develop the
confidence of any costume maker to take on new projects and expand their
knowledge.
