{"product_id":"forties-and-fifties-fashion-for-the-stage-9781138657786","title":"Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage: with Patterns from Vintage Clothing\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eForties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I - Designing for the Forties and Fifties \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 - Design Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 - Fashion of the Forties \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 - How to Fake the Forties for Women \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 - How to Fake the Forties for Men \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 - Fashion of the Fifties \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 - How to Fake the Fifties for Women \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 - How to Fake the Fifties for Men \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II - Patterns and Construction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 - Measurements \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 – How to Enlarge a Scale Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 - How to Alter a Pattern Based on Measurements \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 – How to Plan the Construction Steps for a Garment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 – How to Fit a Muslin Mock Up \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13 – How to Alter a Pattern After a Fitting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14 - Forties Peplum Dress Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15 - Forties Shirtwaist Dress Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16 - Forties Blouse Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17 - Forties Ladies' Suit Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18 - Forties Dinner Dress Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19 - Fifties Day Dress Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20 - Fifties Blouse Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21 - Fifties Ladies' Suit Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22 - Fifties Dinner Dress with Bolero Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 23 - Fifties Formal Gown Pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 24 – Covering a Necktie \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Fashion Designers of the Forties and Fifties \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Plays and Musicals Written or Set in the Forties and Fifties \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Films of the Forties and Fifties \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407228477783,"sku":"9781138657786","price":128.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138657786.jpg?v=1730498645","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/forties-and-fifties-fashion-for-the-stage-9781138657786","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}