She is the most wonderfully inventive and brilliantly talented designer Dame Judi Dench on Clancy. Deirdre Clancy is one of the most experienced and accomplished costume designers in the business. In this book; she gives her inside knowledge of designing for stage and screen; which includes television; film; theatre and opera. She includes a brief illustrated history of costume design - from the Greeks to Lady Gaga - an invaluable guide for students and current designers. Part Two takes the reader through the design process: how you go about doing it; and the different strands of costume design - from contemporary clothes through to period costume; how to communicate with the audience; designing on paper and with Photoshop or on an iPad and how to share and communicate your ideas and well as mood boards and collages for inspiration. Part Three is about the world of costume design - what it involves and how to get into the field; who does what and the differences between working for stage and screen productions. Clancy advises on budgets and improvisation and covers all the practicalities and behind-the-scenes tips. Part Four looks at period costume from the Dark Ages up to the twentieth century; encompassing authenticity and feasibility. Finally; Part Five looks at individual case studies in depth; including opera and Shakespeare productions. Packed with great drawings and case studies; this is an essential book for any student or professional costume designer looking for additional inside advice. Whether you are a designer for the stage or screen; this book has something new for you with advice from one of the best in the business.
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283 of 287 people found the following review helpful. The New Gold Standard on FitBy Nancy RobertsonSarah Veblen has written an extraordinary book thats light years beyond any of the other fitting books in your bookcase. I just finished reading The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting yesterday; and its excellent in every respect -- clearly written; comprehensive and systematic with hundred of detailed photos that show every step of the way for a variety of basic pattern styles and figures.In my five years of sewing clothes; Ive picked up a fair number of fitting techniques. But like many people; I use an improvised; hit and miss approach that kind of; sort of works but doesnt give the best possible fit.In contrast; Perfect Fitting outlines the steps we need to take in an orderly way. The process relies on sewing a series of test muslins which are revised on the body by: establishing the all-important Horizontal Balance Line (a new term for me); releasing tight seams by opening them; clipping tight necklines and armholes; remarking shoulder seams and waistlines; and pinning tucks; darts; and open and close wedges. Then in pattern work; the muslin changes are transferred back to the pattern; the revised pattern is walked and trued; and if necessary a second muslin is sewn for further fitting improvements.Perfect Fitting concentrates on the bodice and includes all four basic styles: shoulder princess; armhole princess; side panel and darted. All the common bodice adjustments are explained and illustrated: full and small bust adjustments; forward shoulders; rounded back; sway back; etc. Armholes; set in and raglan sleeves; and skirts are also covered; again in a high level of detail. The book does include a section on basic pants fitting; though it is relatively brief.Its quite obvious that Sarah Veblens ability to teach rivals her ability to sew because this book conveys not just how to do something but why it needs to be done; and that leads to a deeper understanding. Sarah also stresses the importance of aesthetics in pattern fitting so the fitting changes will enhance the garments style and the appearance of the figure.Before Perfect Fitting was published; I read the sample pages that are posted here on ; and I urge you to read them; too. I was so impressed with the book; I not only bought it; I also signed up for Sarahs online Bodice/Sleeve Fitting class that starts on the patternreview.com website next week.If youd like to improve the fit of your garments and have the Tried and True patterns we all strive for -- the ones that skim our bodies and flatter our figures as only custom made garments can do -- I highly recommend The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fit.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive- illustrations could be betterBy lettucewhen you use a visual tool like this; it would be good if the photos could point to where the fabric pulls or really get close as well. I can see this book being an excellent candidate for an enhanced e-book version1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is the best book I have found that explains pattern alterationsBy NBueThis is the best book I have found that explains pattern alterations.Clear and very detailed photos it follows a logical sequence that makes it possible to understand.I would recommend this to anyone; basic to advanced seamstresses.
