Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage: Patterns from Vintage Clothing

by Jessica Parr

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351232456
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/03/2018
Series:	The Focal Press Costume Topics Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	318
File size:	59 MB
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About the Author

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.

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