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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on March 13, 2007, 10:56 am
gjones2938@yahoo.com wrote:
> Dear Shaz,
>
> There's more to making costumes than taking measurements. You must
> take measurements for garments that are listed in many sewing books.
> But you also need head measurements for hats, and foot measurements
> for shoes or other footwear. You can make up a form with the actor's
> name, the actor's character in the play, including whether the part is
> major or minor, or chorus.
>
> If you are making costumes for a play, you need to read that play
> several times to accustom yourself to the characters; a long talk with
> the director to get the director's concept of the play is also vital.
>
> If the play is active, it may be necessary to make two or everything,
> in case of damage during a performance. And find out who will be
> paying for the costumes--and you!
>
> Teri
>
I agree with all of this! You need to know the era and how to make the
costumes easy to get in and out of as well as hard wearing!
For a quick solution to the measurements, pop over to my web site and
look in the Learning Zone for the Taking Measurements page: there's an
essay on basic measurement taking and a printable chart with plenty of
spaces for additional measurements like those Teri suggests as well as
the standard ones.
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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