Sewing Techniques for Theatre - An Essential Guide for Beginners

Sewing Techniques for Theatre: An Essential Guide for Beginners distils the intimidating art of sewing down into simple, quick, and effective lessons to prepare readers for an entry level position in a costume shop.

List of contents

Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Introduction to the Costume Shop, Shop Safety, Fabric, Introduction to the Overlock Sewing Machine, Introduction to the Portfolio 2. Overlock Machine, Sewing Notions, Irons, Right and Wrong Side of Fabric, Hemming Stitches 3. Introduction to Sewing Machines, Maching Stitching Projects, Curved Seams, Dart 4. Introducing the Scrub Shirt, Constructing the Shirt, Finishing the Neck Edge, Pinning and Attaching the Sleeves, Hemming the Sleeves 5. Tote Bag, Portfolio Master Supply List Chapter Review Answers Index

About the author

Tracey Lyons is an Instructor and Costume Designer at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her professional scope includes design in classical and contemporary theatre, dance, opera, and musicals. She coauthored Teaching Introduction to Theatrical Design: A Process Based Syllabus in Costumes, Scenery, and Lighting (Routledge 2016). She holds an M.F.A. in Costume Design and Technology from Wayne State University and a B.A. from the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's University.

Summary

Sewing Techniques for Theatre: An Essential Guide for Beginners distils the intimidating art of sewing down into simple, quick, and effective lessons to prepare readers for an entry level position in a costume shop.

Product details

• Authors: Tracey Lyons, Lyons Tracey
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2019
• EAN: 9781138596467
• ISBN: 978-1-138-59646-7
• No. of pages: 156
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Direction & Production, DESIGN / Textile & Costume, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Sewing, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Stagecraft & Scenography, Theatre: technical & background skills, Needlework & fabric crafts, Sewing, Theatre: technical and background skills