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Elegantly Frugal Costumes: The Poor Man's Do-It-Yourself Costume Maker's Guide |
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Written by Administrator
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Book Description
This wonderfully practical book literally
shows you how to make costumes for plays, pageants and musicals at the
lowest possible expense! Over 150 detailed illustrations work with the
easy-to-follow text to walk you through every step of the process. Just
about every basic period is covered: Biblical to Medieval, Renaissance,
Angels, the Fabulous Fifties, 1800s to World War I, The Roaring
Twenties and more. Many helpful hints on making or buying realistic
period theatrical costumes on a shoestring budget from cast-offs,
donations, scraps, and other easily-obtained materials. Also included
are "special effects" costumes, helpful hints for getting into and out
of costumes, and a glossary of costuming terms A book that will pay for
itself with its first use.
About the Author
Shirley Dearing holds
degrees in music and art and has sung and designed costumes for several
operas. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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