Draping Period Costumes provides you with the skill set you need to break away from two-dimensional patterns to drape three dimensional costumes. The basics of draping are explained in precise detail, followed by step-by-step draping projects from multiple historical periods. Packed with photographs that illustrate every seam, pleat, and tuck, you’ll never be lost with this comprehensive guide.
-Includes information on measurements, necessary tools, and basic rules of draping
-Covers costumes for both men and women
- Discusses appropriate period under garments and fabric choices
Let expert draper Sharon Sobel teach you all you need to know to perfectly drape any period costume!
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Draping Period Costumes: Classical Greek to Victorian 9780240821337 Hardback
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- Publication Date:
- 08/03/2013
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Series:
- The Focal Press Costume Topics Series
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford
- Authors:
- Sobel, Sharon (Professor of Theatre and Costume Design, University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA)
- Year Published:
- 2013
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Hardback
- Imprint:
- Focal Press
- ISBN:
- 9780240821337
- Number of Pages:
- 224
- Illustrations Note:
- 500 Halftones, color
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9780240821337