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Basic Sewing for Costume Construction: A Handbook, Second Edition,New
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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 laidout 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 Second Edition. Each project builds on the previous one to develop a full understanding of the costume construction process.Also by Rebecca Cunningham and available from Waveland Press: The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design, Third Edition (ISBN 13 9781478638155). Titles of related interest available from Waveland Press: BrackelsbergMarshall, Unit Method of Clothing Construction, 7E (ISBN 9781577660545) and StrandEvans, Costume Construction, Second Edition (ISBN 9781478611295).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the key topics covered in 'Basic Sewing for Costume Construction'? A: The book covers fundamental sewing techniques necessary for costume construction, including hand stitching, fasteners, pinning, sewing, seams, measurement, fabric selection, and the use of commercial patterns.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Basic Sewing for Costume Construction: A Handbook, Second Edition' is Rebecca Cunningham.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is ring bound, which allows for easy flipping of pages and durability.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed for all students of costuming, making it suitable for beginners who want to learn basic sewing techniques.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 168 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 23, 2011.
- Q: Are there any construction projects included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes three complete construction projects that build on each other to enhance understanding of the costume construction process.
- Q: Can this book be used as a textbook for a sewing class? A: Yes, given its structured approach and clear projects, it can be effectively used as a textbook for a sewing class focused on costume construction.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'new', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: Are there related titles available from the same publisher? A: Yes, related titles available from Waveland Press include 'The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design, Third Edition' and 'Costume Construction, Second Edition'.