Dearing, Shirley; Zapel, Arthur L.; Middleton, Pat

Elegantly Frugal Costumes : The Poor Man's Do-It-Yourself Costume Maker's Guide

Introduction 1(2) Resources: Where Do I Start? 3(78) To Be or Not to Be Authentic 3(1) The Research of Others 3(2) Trash to Treasure: Discards and Donations 5(3) Fabulous Fabrics: Draperies Don't Just Dress Windows 8(1) Period Costumes Biblical to Medieval 9(11) Tunics . . . Robes . . . Mantles . . . Headgear . . . Leg Coverings & Footwear Renaissance 20(7) Women . . . Men . . . Leg Coverings & Footwear Colonial 27(19) Women . . . Men . . . Children . . . Indians . . . Neckwear . . . Headgear . . . Footwear 1800 to World War I 46(29) Women . . . Men . . . Children . . . Headgear . . . Footwear The Roaring '20s & The Depression '30s 75(3) Women . . . Men . . . Headgear . . . Footwear The Fabulous Fifties! 78(3) Who Was That Masked Man? 81(14) Angels 81(2) Armor and Military 83(4) Comedy 87(2) Monsters 89(1) South of the Border 89(5) Wire Construction 94(1) Underneath It All 95(6) Helpful Hints and Useful Information 101(16) Hems and Zippers 101(2) Sewing in Sleeves 103(1) Leftover Fabric: 104(1) Too Much of a Good Thing Button It Up 105(1) Aging an Outfit 106(1) It's Younger Than It Looks Taking Care of the Elderly 107(1) Antique Clothing Organizing Sets of Costumes 108(3) Coping with a Chorus 111(2) White Ties and Gloves 113(1) Making a Face 114(3) The Play's the Thing 117(10) The Costume Parade 117(2) While the Show Goes On 119(4) Costume Changes and Dressers 123(4) Epilogue: Behind the Scenes 127(4) Glossary 131