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Presents a guide to everything one needs to know to get started and work successfully in film costuming. This work covers such artistic matters as looking for work, the roles played by various members of the costume/wardrobe department, union membership and regulation, the on-set and off-set duties of all costume department members, and more.

STAR WARS 15" Hand-Painted Rey Portrait Figure With Jakku Scavenger Outfit And Holstered Lightsaber - Whether expertly piloting a starship from danger or battling the menacing Kylo Ren™, Rey™ has captivated audiences since her debut in "STAR WARS: The Force Awakens™." Now, with this poseable Rey portrait figure, you can celebrate her journey from humble scavenger to hero in an astonishing new way. Introducing the Rey Collector's Edition Portrait Figure, available only from Ashton-Drake. Officially licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd., our master artisans have gone to unprecedented lengths designing this detailed tribute to closely match the character's appearance in the STAR WARS™ film series. The end result is a portrait figure sure to be treasured by any fan!Expertly handcrafted in premium artist's resin, every inch of this STAR WARS collectible captures the actor's likeness - from her meticulously hand-painted features to her wig hair fashioned for film accuracy. Standing an impressive 15 inches tall, she wears hand-tailored true-to-the-film costuming, including a fabric Jakku scavenger outfit with faux leather wraps and belt and sculpted boots. Her powerful Lightsaber™ is holstered to her belt. She has a soft cloth body and is poseable, making it easy to recreate your favorite moments from the film! With its impeccable detail and craftsmanship, this portrait figure makes a thrilling addition to any STAR WARS decor. Intense demand is expected, so don't delay. Order now!

Costuming from the Hip is a comprehensive reference for anyone who works with Middle Eastern dancewear. Dancers, costume makers, designers, and historical re-enactors will like the many illustrations, historical patterns, construction techniques, and hundreds of hints and tips. This 118-page book will take you step-by-step through measuring your body, researching your costume, laying out the patterns, fitting it, and accessorizing your creation. Topics covered include: * Making your measurement chart * Turkish coats, kaftans, and thobes * Veils * Jewelry * Designing for every body type * Coin, tassle, and cabaret belts * Bras and cholis * Shirts, vests, and blouses * Men's wear * Going professional. The book includes a glossary and an extensive bibliography.

Presents a guide to everything one needs to know to get started and work successfully in film costuming. This work covers such artistic matters as looking for work, the roles played by various members of the costume/wardrobe department, union membership and regulation, the on-set and off-set duties of all costume department members, and more.

Ever wanted to make your own mascot costume or fursuit? Need information about how to design and create your own character? Then this is the book you need! This book is jam-packed with detailed directions for building your own custom costumes. Critter Costuming: Making Mascots and Fabricating Fursuits is the first book of its kind. This ground-breaking book has over 200 pages of detailed directions, hints, and tips for designing, constructing, and performing animal characters. Hundreds of detailed photos and illustrations support the well-researched material. Includes resource listings, glossary, bibliography, and more! From novice costumers to experienced professionals, this book offers new ways of thinking and descriptions of building methods to help inspire your next costuming project. In the book... Over 200 pages! Step-by-step examples More photos than I want to count Ideas to help start projects Lists of resources and suppliers Performance tips and tricks Detailed reviews of materials Drawings and diagrams by the author Lots and lots of words ...And so much more!

Describes the original costumes of a variety of antique dolls and offers advice on making authentic reproductions of doll clothes

This book shows how to design and construct the basic garments that were worn by the different social classes in Elizabethan England. It describes the history of clothing during the 16th century, and the types of clothing worn by each of the social classes . The instructions in this book are designed not for costume creation, but to help you create historically accurate clothing appropriate for historical reenactments and Renaissance fairs.

Ever wanted to make your own mascot costume or fursuit? Need information about how to design and create your own character? Then this is the book you need! This book is jam-packed with detailed directions for building your own custom costumes. Critter Costuming: Making Mascots and Fabricating Fursuits is the first book of its kind. This ground-breaking book has over 200 pages of detailed directions, hints, and tips for designing, constructing, and performing animal characters. Hundreds of detailed photos and illustrations support the well-researched material. Includes resource listings, glossary, bibliography, and more! From novice costumers to experienced professionals, this book offers new ways of thinking and descriptions of building methods to help inspire your next costuming project. In the book... Over 200 pages! Step-by-step examples More photos than I want to count Ideas to help start projects Lists of resources and suppliers Performance tips and tricks Detailed reviews of materials Drawings and diagrams by the author Lots and lots of words ...And so much more!

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Geared for costuming dancers, this book includes more than 400 line drawings that demonstrate how to make a costume from a sketch rather than a pattern. Detailed instructions for making classical and romantic tutus, bodices, blouses, costumes for men, tights, leotards and skirts are presented, along with designs for character, national, and period costumes. Directions for headdresses, props, decorations, and ornaments are also included.

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Celebrate the imagination, passion, and attention to detail invested in each Disney costume within this gorgeous coffee table book! The elegant and adventurous array of dresses, uniforms, and other attire is a feast for the eyes and a fascinating examination of pure craft and of the brilliant, creative minds behind it. The collection begins with a summation of the costumes created for Disney animation, early live action, and television, along with show wardrobes sported at the Disney Parks by Audio-Animatronics figures and Cast Members. The next section details a timeless case study: Cinderella's ball gown. A diverse group of designers has been called upon over the years to address and improvise the creative and practical needs each time the fairy tale Cinderella has been reimagined. Each project has brought with it inherent cultural challenges when bringing a familiar and beloved tale to life again and again, and all have yielded stunning and distinct results. At last, the full galleries (organized by the character archetypes of heroes and villains, and those complex, always interesting, "spaces between") showcase costumes across more than thirty Disney films. At each turn, this volume offers a one-of-a-kind backstage view of remarkable works of art, and it inspires a true appreciation for the highly skilled and talented costumers who created them.

Geared for costuming dancers, this book includes more than 400 line drawings that demonstrate how to make a costume from a sketch rather than a pattern. Detailed instructions for making classical and romantic tutus, bodices, blouses, costumes for men, tights, leotards and skirts are presented, along with designs for character, national, and period costumes. Directions for headdresses, props, decorations, and ornaments are also included.

The best of belly dance costuming articles of Jareeda Magazine from 2004 to 2008 are now published in a beautiful book for a long-lasting resource for your dance library. Enjoy dozens of articles on all aspects of costuming from research to DIY. In this unique book you find information on how to make a costume for fire dancing to theme dancing to everything traditional. Have you ever wondered about ancient safety pins? Do you like tribal, cabaret or goth styles? These subjects and so much more are contained in over 200 pages of this great publication.

Celebrate the imagination, passion, and attention to detail invested in each Disney costume within this gorgeous coffee table book! The elegant and adventurous array of dresses, uniforms, and other attire is a feast for the eyes and a fascinating examination of pure craft and of the brilliant, creative minds behind it. The collection begins with a summation of the costumes created for Disney animation, early live action, and television, along with show wardrobes sported at the Disney Parks by Audio-Animatronics figures and Cast Members. The next section details a timeless case study: Cinderella's ball gown. A diverse group of designers has been called upon over the years to address and improvise the creative and practical needs each time the fairy tale Cinderella has been reimagined. Each project has brought with it inherent cultural challenges when bringing a familiar and beloved tale to life again and again, and all have yielded stunning and distinct results. At last, the full galleries (organized by the character archetypes of heroes and villains, and those complex, always interesting, "spaces between") showcase costumes across more than thirty Disney films. At each turn, this volume offers a one-of-a-kind backstage view of remarkable works of art, and it inspires a true appreciation for the highly skilled and talented costumers who created them.

Cosplayers rejoice! The Hero’s Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes   This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides) to help even the most novice sewists create the costumes of their dreams. A skilled crafter and avid cosplayer, Gillian Conahan walks readers through finding inspiration online and through their fandom; shares insight into translating character art into real-world garments; and offers advice on pattern selection, alterations, fabrics, and embellishment techniques. The book also features 11 original step-by-step basic patterns—such as jumpsuits, jackets, and pants. It then suggests ideas for mixing and matching these basics to create costumes of all styles, including superheroes, pirates, elves, school girls, and adventurers.  The Hero’s Closet is the first how-to handbook on the art of sewing for cosplay. A must-have guide for Comic Con and Halloween, it’s essential for all ambitious fans with a DIY spirit who love the idea of cosplay, but need the inspiration and technical tips to make an awesome costume.  

In this unique and beautiful book, beloved doll-designer Barbara Willis guides readers through various approaches to doll design and basic and advanced construction techniques. Through the creation of three complete step-by-step projects, readers will develop color boards, learn to use vintage images, create both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional cloth dolls, learn sophisticated costuming techniques, and gain knowledge of elaborate soft sculpting. A gallery shares the inspirational work of several well-known doll artists who have created their own versions of each project. Complete patterns and templates are included.

All aspects of organizing a dance performance and managing a company are covered in this book—written by dancers, for dancers. Photos, drawings, and diagrams show beginners how to hang lights, make costumes, design posters, and attract an audience. Readers will discover tips on the business side of a dance production including marketing, fundraising, box office and house management, and much more. New contributors to this edition include Elizabeth Keen, a former dance faculty member of the Julliard School; Barbara Matthews, director of makeup design for the department of theater arts at California State University; and Regina Fletcher Sadono, freelance costumer and choreographer.

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Poseable 1:1-Scale Hand-Painted Figures With Fabric Costuming - For generations, families have gathered yearly to watch the unforgettable story of a misfit reindeer with a glowing red nose who would eventually help Santa save Christmas. And now, with these Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer figures you can relive the magic in a whole new way! Introducing the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Figure Collection, available exclusively from Ashton-Drake. Featuring a 1:1 scale to match the original puppets from the movie, your officially licensed collection begins with Issue One, Rudolph and Hermey™ with two bunnies and Misfit Airplane. Soon, your collection continues with Issue Two and additional collectible Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer figures such as Santa, Yukon Cornelius and more, each a separate issue to follow.Masterfully handcrafted of premium-quality artisan hard vinyl and brought to life with breathtaking hand-painting and incredible detail, each 1:1-scale figure in this collection is made to documented standards. Their costuming is expertly tailored to match the original puppets, with true-to-movie fabrics like felt and flocking. These ensembles are so identical you'll think the historic characters stepped right out of the TV special and into your home! Plus, each Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer collectible can be arranged to create your own scenes. Decorate anywhere in your Christmas decor for holiday guests to admire! Strong demand is anticipated, so don't delay. Order now!