Patterns for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims, and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915

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List Price: $35.00
Best Price: $22.99 (new), $18.82 (used)
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Author: Katherine Strand Holkeboer
ISBN: 0896761258
Number of Pages: 350
Publication Date: 1993-04
Publisher: Drama Publishers

Book Description
Patterns for Theatrical Costumes by Katherine Strand Holkeboer is back in print at the same $29.95 price.

Customer Reviews (32 total reviews)

Great for general ideas, but can be off on specifics.
by Customer A2Z31PSB7PQVZO at October 01st, 2008
I first found this book at the library, and eventually, I did get a copy for myself. It is ... (read more)

Good basic costume book .
by Customer A3D8GAEX5LM19E at October 27th, 2007
This is a good basic costume pattern book. Easy to use and patterns are easily redrafted and understood. Good historical references. I recently used it for Ancient Greek costumes (easy), as well as Medieval (good ideas). I know that I will be reaching for this book over and over again whenever I need to costume a historical play.

Starter book
by Customer A2236MI1G69R1R at August 10th, 2007
A book for someone who is wanting to begin exploring theatrical costume design or production.

My Bible for Costume
by Customer A3MM33RNGMPE21 at November 24th, 2006
I found this book around 25 years ago. At that time it didn't have any explinations, only the ... (read more)

Wonderful sourcebook
by Customer A152QMWALHLY5O at November 02nd, 2006
I am a costume designer and have had this book for many years. I
recently purchased a copy ... (read more)

I have the 1984 edition!
by Customer A1ZP814ZCZYI4Q at October 30th, 2006
I bought this hot off the press 22 years ago, and wouldn't be without it. This dog-eared book has ... (read more)

Accurate, clear, and user-friendly
by Customer A35HOUWHAYZZN6 at October 11th, 2006
This simple book is the ultimate on basic construction in period costumes for the stage from ... (read more)

I'm going to quit lending this book out ---
by Customer A1371TCYKZRN2Z at August 17th, 2006
Because it never comes back! Altho not the most advanced book of patterns (draping, other ... (read more)

Great resource for silhouette, but mediocre patterns
by Customer A2UWNYSQS5HYC9 at February 27th, 2006
I have to agree with the other reviews, this book is great for Halloween costumes, general period ... (read more)

Great book for Simple patterns
by Customer A344HY49M1JS2D at October 19th, 2005
I chose 4 stars for this because it Should come either spiral bound or with some other plastic ... (read more)