Textbook Costumes

All students of costuming need to learn basic sewing techniques to build costumes for theatrical performance. Basic Sewing for Costume Construction teaches just those fundamentals. Cunningham brings decades of classroom experience as she guides readers with clearly laid-out projects covering hand stitching, fasteners, pinning, sewing, and seams. Additional material on measurement, fabric selection, and use of commercial patterns, as well as three complete construction projects, round out the Sec... [Read More]

Provides a comprehensive history of fashion including examples of costumes from the ancient Egyptian period, the middle ages, early Renaissance, and the 16th through 20th centuries.

Tracing the evolution of fashion — from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today — Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. Containing everything you need to know about changing fashion and style — from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge — and information on icons like Marie Antoinette... [Read More]

Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition, is the best-selling introduction to Western dress from the ancient world through the twenty-first century. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. The new edition features more than 1,000 full-color photo... [Read More]

Dress to impress in these Plush Zebra Animal One-Piece Pajamas from Silver Lilly. Crafted from ultra-soft 100% polyester, this cozy bodysuit will be a hit at any party, cosplay event, or pajama sleepover. Intricate detailing on the head, body, and tail bring this character to life, so you'll be the life of the party. Two front pockets are included and are convenient for storing your eye mask, earplugs, phone or wallet. The loose fit is comfortable and won't restrict your movements, giving you th... [Read More]

Finally, all the rules of English grammar in one comprehensive book, explained in simple terms.The grammar book for the 21st century has arrived, from the language experts at Farlex International and TheFreeDictionary.com, the trusted reference destination with 1 billion+ annual visits. Farlex brings you the most comprehensive grammar guide yet: all the rules of English grammar, explained in simple, easy-to-understand terms. Over 500 pages of proper grammar instruction—2X more than the leading... [Read More]

Constructing costumes requires a diverse set of skills to successfully create magic on the stage. Knowledge of sewing is vital, but Katherine Strand-Evans shows how much more is involved. She walks readers step by step through setting up and supplying a costume workshop; choosing fabrics; draping, drafting, and manipulating patterns; dyeing and fabric modification; and constructing accessories such as historical undergarments, hats and headdresses, shoes and footwear, masks and armor, jewelry an... [Read More]

The costume designer's art lies in effective interpretation, collaboration, and execution. Doing so successfully requires a solid foundation in general artistic principles and specific knowledge of how those principles apply to contemporary costume design. In The Magic Garment, Rebecca Cunningham presents readers with just such an artistic foundation and develops it to expose beginning costume designers to the myriad skills they need to develop in order to costume successful stage productions. S... [Read More]

Size:S--Recommended Age:7-8 Years--Bust:69CM/27.1''--Waist:62CM/24.4''--Length:110CM/43.3''Size:M--Recommended Age:9-10 Years--Bust:73CM/28.7''--Waist:66CM/25.9''--Length:117CM/46.0''Size:L--Recommended Age:11-12 Years--Bust:78CM/30.7''--Waist:70CM/27.5''--Length:124CM/48.8''Size:XL--Recommended Age:13-14 Years--Bust:82CM/32.2''--Waist:74CM/29.1''--Length:131CM/51.5''Product Description: Fashion design,100% Brand New,high quality! Pattern Type: Print Sleeve length: Long Sleeve Main Color: As Th... [Read More]

Set out to save your sister as the lovable Anna from Disney's Frozen. Featuring a dress with a matching capelet, this costume is the perfect ensemble for your daughters fairytale adventure. Costume features:Dress with character

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Get ready to take on Thor and the rest of the Avengers with these great looking Loki costumes! These are inspired by Loki's outfit from the Avengers and from the Marvel comics. these costumes include Loki's shirt with printed armor design, his cape, pants, boot tops and helmet. These costumes look great on their own but would look even better along with many of our other costumes and accessories available in our