Sewing Techniques for Theatre: An Essential Guide for Beginners

ISBN-13:	9781138596450
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/06/2019
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	688,181
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

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.