The Little Bodice Book: A Workbook on Period Bodices (Little Costume Workbooks)
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (912 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0896761312 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"excellent for amateur costumers" according to allison taylor. Covers basic bodice construction thoroughly with enough detail in the instruction to support basic theater or festival-type needs. Shows in b/w hand-drawn diagrams how to modify the basic pattern to depict different classes of bodices, in the eras of 1600 (Elizabethan), 1650 (Restoration), 1770 (Rococo), and Victorian. A simple size and measurement chart and pattern dimensions for a basic size 8 bodice simplify the decision of how big to cut the pieces. Detailing info includes making/using covered cording, grommets, size-adj. The Little Bodice Book The Little Bodice Book shows how to take a mid-20th century bodice pattern with bust darts and decorate it to give the impression of historical style. This is a fine book for school and community theater. It should be especially helpful for the novice seamstress who wants a Halloween or party costume. Re-enactors and others who need histoically correct construction and reproduction techniques should seek elsewhere.. A Customer said A Concise reference for the Theatrical Costumer. This book is great for the person limited on time and space for costumes. It shows how to transform a basic shape into several different looks depending on the details. Elizabethan, Rococo, Restoration and some Victorian are all covered briefly. Don't be shocked about how small it is. There is a lot compacted into this little reference guide.
Each book is extensively illustrated and is 4 x 6, paper, saddle stitched, with a four-color cover.. She has discovered some time-saying and simple methods for building hats and period clothing and is sharing her knowledge in this charming minibook series. Ambrose has extensive experience designing and cutting costumes
Each book guides the reader through step-by-step construction with watercolor illustrations of various costume parts. Bonnie's methods have proven popular and easy-to-follow. During that time, she has discovered some time-saving and simple methods for building hats and period clothing and is sharing this knowledge in her mini-book series. . From the Back Cover Bonnie Holt Ambrose has been designing, cutting and maintaining costumes in her own theatrical supply company for 22 years