Costume Maker's Companion

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

Making accessories, including gauntlets, corsets and ruffs

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