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"Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage: with Patterns from Vintage Clothing provides instruction on how to recreate fashion from the 1940s and 1950s that withstands the vigorous demands of theatrical stage use. This book provides historical context for the clothing and features authentic patterns taken from real vintage pieces. Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage demonstrates how to construct a durable costume from scratch, and how to adjust patterns to fit an individual’s measurements. The book also contains a number of ""How To Fake It"" chapters with advice on thrifting and how to create period fashion using today’s clothing. Both men’s and women’s fashions and patterns are featured, including formal and casual wear."

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Author:   Jessica Parr
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   1.202kg
ISBN:  

9781138657786

ISBN 10:   1138657786
Pages:   310
Publication Date:   21 May 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Part I - Designing for the Forties and Fifties Chapter 1 - Design Basics Chapter 2 - Fashion of the Forties Chapter 3 - How to Fake the Forties for Women Chapter 4 - How to Fake the Forties for Men Chapter 5 - Fashion of the Fifties Chapter 6 - How to Fake the Fifties for Women Chapter 7 - How to Fake the Fifties for Men Part II - Patterns and Construction Chapter 8 - Measurements Chapter 9 – How to Enlarge a Scale Pattern Chapter 10 - How to Alter a Pattern Based on Measurements Chapter 11 – How to Plan the Construction Steps for a Garment Chapter 12 – How to Fit a Muslin Mock Up Chapter 13 – How to Alter a Pattern After a Fitting Chapter 14 - Forties Peplum Dress Pattern Chapter 15 - Forties Shirtwaist Dress Pattern Chapter 16 - Forties Blouse Pattern Chapter 17 - Forties Ladies' Suit Pattern Chapter 18 - Forties Dinner Dress Pattern Chapter 19 - Fifties Day Dress Pattern Chapter 20 - Fifties Blouse Pattern Chapter 21 - Fifties Ladies' Suit Pattern Chapter 22 - Fifties Dinner Dress with Bolero Pattern Chapter 23 - Fifties Formal Gown Pattern Chapter 24 – Covering a Necktie Appendix 1 Fashion Designers of the Forties and Fifties 2 Plays and Musicals Written or Set in the Forties and Fifties 3 Films of the Forties and Fifties

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Jessica Parr is a professor at Northwestern State University of Louisiana where she teaches Costume Design and Technology. She received her BFA from the University of Nebraska and her MFA from the University of Illinois. She previously taught at Parkland College and the University of Louisiana – Monroe. She has designed and constructed costumes for theatres throughout the country, including Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Struthers Library Theatre, Dorset Theatre Festival, Barter Theatre, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and the Santa Fe Opera.

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