Costumes Construction Books

All students of costuming need to learn basic sewing techniques to build costumes for theatrical performance. Basic Sewing for Costume Construction teaches just those fundamentals. Cunningham brings decades of classroom experience as she guides readers with clearly laid-out projects covering hand stitching, fasteners, pinning, sewing, and seams. Additional material on measurement, fabric selection, and use of commercial patterns, as well as three complete construction projects, round out the Sec... [Read More]

TORXGEAR KIDS - COMFORTABLE DURABILITY, KID-SIZED VERSATILITYTorxGear Kids Hard Hat for Ages 2 to 6 years old. To craft this hard hat, we use top quality ABS plastic (instead of the inferior PLA plastic used by other brands). ABS is the material used for real construction helmets. It holds up to extreme temperatures, offers greater resistance to heat and chemicals and is much, much tougher than PLA plastic.- We know that this hard hat will hold up to anything your child throws at it. DETAILS Y... [Read More]

Constructing costumes requires a diverse set of skills to successfully create magic on the stage. Knowledge of sewing is vital, but Katherine Strand-Evans shows how much more is involved. She walks readers step by step through setting up and supplying a costume workshop; choosing fabrics; draping, drafting, and manipulating patterns; dyeing and fabric modification; and constructing accessories such as historical undergarments, hats and headdresses, shoes and footwear, masks and armor, jewelry an... [Read More]

Colonial Williamsburg owns one of the most outstanding collections of period costumes in the world, numbering almost 900 costumes and more than 2,400 accessories.There are 25 full-page patterns in inches and centimeters for women's and men's clothing and accessories accompanied by photographs.

The classic book on costuming is back and better than ever! In the third edition of The Costume Technician's Handbook, Rosemary Ingham and Liz Covey once again draw upon their many years of hands-on experience in costume design and technology. Now they add information gleaned across the country from shop managers and staff about their methods and supplement it with images of some of the very best theatrical costume work to be seen today. And they continue to provide the most complete guide to... [Read More]

An all-weather, UV, water and tear resistant barricade tape designed to restrict entry and identify boundaries of hazardous areas. Contains no lead or toxic chemicals. Bright yellow or red background with black lettering for high visibility for directional and/or safety to restrict entry to and identify boundaries of hazardous areas.

Theatrical Design and Production is a comprehensive and practical survey that examines the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Design is presented as both an art closely integrated with the director’s, actor’s, and playwright’s visions, and a craft that provides practical solutions for the physical manipulation of stage space.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the C... [Read More]