1st Edition

Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage Patterns from Vintage Clothing

By Jessica Parr Copyright 2018
    318 Pages 409 Color Illustrations
    by Routledge

    318 Pages 409 Color Illustrations
    by Routledge

    Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage: with Patterns from Vintage Clothing provides instruction on how to recreate fashion from the 1940s and 1950s that withstands the vigorous demands of theatrical stage use. This book provides historical context for the clothing and features authentic patterns taken from real vintage pieces. Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage demonstrates how to construct a durable costume from scratch, and how to adjust patterns to fit an individual’s measurements. The book also contains a number of "How To Fake It" chapters with advice on thrifting and how to create period fashion using today’s clothing. Both men’s and women’s fashions and patterns are featured, including formal and casual wear.

    Table of Contents    

    Part I - Designing for the Forties and Fifties   

       

    Chapter 1 - Design Basics   

    Chapter 2 - Fashion of the Forties    

    Chapter 3 - How to Fake the Forties for Women    

    Chapter 4 - How to Fake the Forties for Men      

    Chapter 5 - Fashion of the Fifties   

    Chapter 6 - How to Fake the Fifties for Women  

    Chapter 7 - How to Fake the Fifties for Men    

       

    Part II - Patterns and Construction  

       

    Chapter 8 - Measurements 

    Chapter 9 – How to Enlarge a Scale Pattern   

    Chapter 10 - How to Alter a Pattern Based on Measurements         

    Chapter 11 – How to Plan the Construction Steps for a Garment 

    Chapter 12 – How to Fit a Muslin Mock Up 

    Chapter 13 – How to Alter a Pattern After a Fitting   

    Chapter 14 - Forties Peplum Dress Pattern 

    Chapter 15 - Forties Shirtwaist Dress Pattern   

    Chapter 16 - Forties Blouse Pattern   

    Chapter 17 - Forties Ladies' Suit Pattern 

    Chapter 18 - Forties Dinner Dress Pattern 

    Chapter 19 - Fifties Day Dress Pattern 

    Chapter 20 - Fifties Blouse Pattern 

    Chapter 21 - Fifties Ladies' Suit Pattern  

    Chapter 22 - Fifties Dinner Dress with Bolero Pattern  

    Chapter 23 - Fifties Formal Gown Pattern   

    Chapter 24 – Covering a Necktie 
     

    Appendix  

      

    1  Fashion Designers of the Forties and Fifties  

    2  Plays and Musicals Written or Set in the Forties and Fifties   

    3  Films of the Forties and Fifties  

    Biography

    Jessica Parr is a professor at Northwestern State University of Louisiana where she teaches Costume Design and Technology. She received her BFA from the University of Nebraska and her MFA from the University of Illinois. She previously taught at Parkland College and the University of Louisiana – Monroe. She has designed and constructed costumes for theatres throughout the country, including Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Struthers Library Theatre, Dorset Theatre Festival, Barter Theatre, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and the Santa Fe Opera.