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Designed especially for costume designers, this unique notebook contains templates useful for sketching, planning, and organizing costumes for theater productions. This 6 x 9" journal with a total of 120 pages includes 100 two page spread template pages for organizing costumes and information, including sizes and measurements, for each actor/actress and character plus 20 extra blank and blank lined pages for sketching, design, and extra notes . With a cute durable matte softcover in lime green, ... [Read More]

As Deirdre Clemente shows in this lively history of fashion on American college campuses, whether it's jeans and sneakers or khakis with a polo shirt, chances are college kids made it cool. The modern casual American wardrobe, Clemente argues, was born in the classrooms, dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses, and gyms of universities and colleges across the country. As young people gained increasing social and cultural clout during the early twentieth century, their tastes transformed main... [Read More]

Survey of Historic Costume, 5th Edition, presents a thorough overview of Western dress from the ancient world to the trends of today. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. This book is perfect for students, instructors, fashion industry profes... [Read More]

Pattern making describes the process of creating a two-dimensional garment diagram or template, drafted on a flat surface from either measurements or transferred from a draped muslin. The starting point of a pattern is a sloper, which is used as the template for creating design variations that are subsequently cut and sewn in fabric.You will learn how to create a basic sleeve sloper before moving on to skirts, bodices, collars and pants. Each lesson is illustrated in meticulous detail by step-by... [Read More]

Dance Production: Design and Technology introduces you to the skills you need to plan, design, and execute the technical aspects of a dance production. While it may not seem that staging a dance production is that different from a play or musical, in reality a dance performance offers up unique intricacies and challenges all its own, from scenery that accommodates choreography, to lighting design that sculpts the body, and costumes that complement movement. This unique book approaches the proces... [Read More]

Draping is the art of manipulating fabric directly on the dress form. It is the most creative way for a designer to turn design ideas into reality. Start by learning the basics, including how to use a dress form and how to prepare the muslin for draping. You will then move on to learn how to drape basic bodices, including a range of darts and necklines, and also basic skirts, and finally dresses. Each lesson in the book is illustrated in meticulous detail in a series of step-by-step photographs ... [Read More]

The Ladies Polycotton Lab Coat by Dr. James is manufactured with a hardwearing 245 gsm polycotton fabric and with ist absorbent material, offers the user limited protection against non-chemical spills and dust to clothing underneath. The coat is knee height and has a relaxed and comfortable fitting to a female tailored design. Used in a medical or laboratory environment for protection, or as a uniform. Popular for doctors, dentists, students and industrial workers.

Top, skirt, and bloomer combo! Officially licensed NCAA clothing. Superior quality embroidered logo. Machine wash, tumble dry. 100% polyester

Top and skirt combo! Officially licensed NCAA clothing. Superior quality embroidered logo on dress. Machine wash, tumble dry.

Personalize this University of Alabama waffle design dish towel with the name of your choice for the perfect kitchen accessory and collegiate decoration! This waffle weave towel design has the Alabama Crimson Tide symbol embroidered, along with your customization. Towel measures approximately 24" x 16" and is made from 100% cotton material. A great gift for any hostess! Note: Items that are customized specifically for the customer (such as monograms, names, embroidery, etc.) are not eligible for... [Read More]