Period Costume for Stage & Screen: Patterns for Womens' Dress, 1800 - 1909

by Jean Hunnisett

This book is a comprehensive guide to creating period dress. It consists of a series of books detailing the construction of garments, undergarments and outer garments. As well as being accurate, Jean Hunnisett's patterns have been prepared so that they can be readily made up using today's fabrics and sewing methods, and fit the modern female figure. This book concentrates on women's dress for the periods 1800-1909. It is abundantly illustrated by drawings and photographs and includes scaled patterns as well as step-by-step instructions. Patterns are also included for all the correctly shaped Corsets, Crinolines, Bustles and Petticoats which are essential to make each costume look right for its period. Whether you are an amateur, a student or a professional costume maker, this book, and the series it belongs to, is an invaluable source of patterns and techniques.

Genres: Fashion, History, Sewing, Nonfiction, Fashion History, Reference, Costume History

192 pages, Hardcover

Published June 1, 1991

Reviews

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent reference source. Written specifically for stage and screen costumers, so it addresses issues and techniques that costumers can use to bridge the gap between 'historically accurate' and 'the actor has a quick change in the wings'. Highly recommended.

To get the book at a reasonable price, order it directly from the publishers, Players Press.

[Phair · Rating 5 out of 5]

While aimed at theatrical costuming, Hunnisett' series continues to provide invaluable detail for underpinnings, construction and trims. Detailed line drawings, scaled pattern layouts, b&w period illus.

[Alessandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, solid sewing and pattern information. May not be wholly historically accurate.