PATTERNS FOR THEATRICAL COSTUMES
Trims and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915

by Katherine Strand Holkeboer

Patterns for Theatrical Costumes is a collection of hundreds of basic pattern shapes which allows the designer's creativity free range. Katherine Strand Holkeboer presents the general characteristics of male and female dress from the early Egyptian to the beginning of the 20th century. Gowns tunics, headdresses, jackets, robes, breeches the patterns will produce an accurate silhouette for each time period, leaving the costumer free to explore variations of cut and surface embellishment within an historic framework. Plus there are even patterns for Far Eastern outfits, ecclesiastical clothing, animals and fantasy figures.

Holkeboer also gives step by step instructions for making corsets and hoop petticoats, hats, crowns, and even masks and wigs. The patterns are multiple sized and easy to adapt and elaborate upon so they may be used over and over again to create a completely different look each time because you add the all important details. The basics are here -- just add inspiration.

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• 350 pages • 8 1/2 x 11 • Quality Papger • ISBN: 0-89676-125-8 • Costume & Fashion Press • $35.00 •
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