Sewing Techniques for Theatre: An Essential Guide for Beginners distills the intimidating art of sewing down into simple, quick, and effective lessons to prepare readers for an entry-level position in a costume shop. The lessons follow an hour-by-hour structure, offering detailed instructions to creating 11 sewing samples, a scrub shirt, and a tote bag. Imbedded in the projects directions are lecture materials on safety, irons, fabric, and patterns. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, review questions, photographs, and step-by-step instructions to compiling a portfolio, this guide teaches aspiring costume designers about the culture and machinery of the costume shop, and equips them with the necessary skills to begin their career as members of a costume shop team.
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| Introduction |
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Introduction to the Costume Shop |
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Introduction to the Overlock Sewing Machine |
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Practice Using the Overlock Machine |
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Introduction to the Portfolio |
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Sewing Sample # I. Part 1 of 2- Shank Button |
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Sewing Sample # I. Part 2 of 2- Flat Button |
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Sewing Sample #2. Part I of 4 -- Bar |
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Sewing Sample #2. Part 2 of 4 -- Hook |
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Sewing Sample #2. Part 3 of 4 -- Socket |
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Sewing Sample #2. Part 4 of 4 -- Stud |
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Right and Wrong Side of Fabric |
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Sewing Sample #3. Whip Stitch |
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Sewing Sample #4. Slip Stitch |
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Introduction to Sewing Machines |
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Threading the Sewing Machine |
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Machine Stitching Projects |
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Sewing the Straight Stitch Seam |
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Sewing Sample #5. Straight Stitch |
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Straight Stitch Seam With Top Stitching |
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Sewing Sample #6. Straight Stitch With Top Stitching |
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Sewing Sample #
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Sewing Sample #8. Convex Curve |
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Sewing Sample #9. 90° Corner |
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Sewing Sample #11. Hemming With Bias Tape |
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Introducing the Scrub Shirt |
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Laying Out and Cutting the Shirt |
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Stitching Shoulder Seams on Facings |
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Pinning and Attaching the Sleeves |
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Shirttail Hemming the Bottom |
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| Master Supply List |
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| Chapter Review Answers |
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Tracey Lyons is an Instructor and Costume Designer at the University of WisconsinWhitewater. 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 Johns University.
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