Introduction to Costume Technology

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-75363-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 296 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

Introduction to Costume Technology is a handbook to costume construction, the world of theatrical construction, and related areas.

This book is an overview of costume technology intended for students who are learning sewing and costume construction in an academic setting. The book covers the basics of hand and machine sewing, health and safety in the costume shop, measurements and fitting ettiquette, a review of units of measurement, and an introduction to pattern manipulation and draping. Going beyond costume technology basics, there are chapters on research for costume technology, how to scale up patterns from diagrams, sustainability in the costume shop, how to read a script from a costume technology perspective, and costume-related jobs and employment. The book also includes course projects, interviews with professionals in theater, film, and historical costume reconstruction, and half-scale patterns.

This book is intended for students, faculty, and staff in theater/film programs where Costume Technology and Construction courses are offered. It is also suitable for high school theater programs, home school groups, and people who wish to learn to sew on their own.

Introduction to Costume Technology includes access to to step-by-step video demonstrations of the techniques covered in the book, available at resourcecentre.routledge.com/books/9781032753638.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Saxton-Rodríguez, Jennifer

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Design Modedesign, Stoffe, Schmuckdesign
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Theaterregie, Theaterproduktion
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Theater: Technik, Bühnentechnik, Einrichtung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Health and Safety in the Costume Shop 2. Fabric Basics 3. Units of Measurement 4. Hand Sewing Techniques 5. The Sewing Machine Interview 1. Early Career Professional: Kassandra Rodriguez, Milwaukee Rep (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 6. Project One: A Simple Drawstring Bag 7. Basic Machine Sewing Techniques Interview 2. Costume Professional on Tour: Anastasia Holliday Install Wardrobe Lead and Tailor, Celebrity Cruises (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 8. Project Two: The Sample Book Interview 3. Costume Shop Manager: Laura J Parker of North Carolina State University (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 9. Project Three: Sustainability and A Low-Waste Shop Apron Interview 4. Sustainability Expert Molly Braverman, Director of the Broadway Green Alliance (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 10. The Geography of Clothing Interview 5. Costume Designer Tracy Christensen, New York City (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 11. The Full Measurement Sheet 12. Project Four: Building a Sloper 13. Introduction to Flat Pattern Modification Interview 6. Cutter/Draper Randall Exton, The Shakespeare Theater Company (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 14. Draping Basics Interview 7. Instructor and Film/Television Costume Designer Chantal Filson of Costume On (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 15. The Final Project: Modifying a Pattern and Making a Mockup 16. Reading a Script from a Costume Technician’s Perspective Interview 8. Dresser Beth du Bon, New York City (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 17. The People You Meet in a Costume Shop Interview 9. On-Set Costumer Laci Roberts, Dallas Texas (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez) 18. Research for Costume Technicians Interview 10. Ninya Mikhaila of The Tudor Tailor, Nottingham England (Interview by Carol Stavish, edited by Jennifer Saxton-Rodriguez)

Über Autor(innen)

Jennifer Saxton-Rodríguez is a Professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where she teaches costume design and construction and script analysis and mentors student designers and interns. She is an alumna of Tarleton State University’s BFA theater program and Minnesota State University-Mankato’s MFA theater program.