Sewing Techniques for Theatre
An Essential Guide for Beginners
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Theatre, Stagecraft, Direction & Production
| Author: | Tracey Lyons | ISBN: | 9780429946486 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 15, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tracey Lyons |
| ISBN: | 9780429946486 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 15, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
