Sewing Techniques for Theatre: An Essential Guide for Beginners

By Tracey Lyons

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138596469
• ISBN13: 9781138596467
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.1"