Theatrical Costuming for Schools by Suzanne Herbert-Forton https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036 Resources for costuming students without losing your mind en-us 2023-07-28 14:50:04 UTC 2025-11-03 13:50:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/868556246/4679d767b5dc0429f07f2736cb1f8da5/Sue_w_tools_of_trade_copy.jpg Costume Plot suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2652681883 Here is very basic costume plot. Feel free to download and edit for your school use.

]]> 2023-07-28 15:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2652681883 Costume books- There are many books on the subject. Dover Publishing sells reprints of otherwise out of print books, plus new titles. They are also very inexpensive. Here's a link to their collection of costume books suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2652713222 2023-07-28 16:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2652713222 This is a link from Southern Illinois University. It is an online version of The History of Costume by Braun & Schneider, originally published as plates in the 1860's-1880; then as bound volumes beginning in 1874. suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2652715693 2023-07-28 16:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2652715693 If you have a serious sewing team, Wawak is a great supplier of sewing supplies- thread, snaps, buttons, shoulder pads. They do not sell fabrics beyond linings. The prices are good. suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2652773254 2023-07-28 21:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2652773254 Costume Measurement Sheet suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653031677 Measurements are crucial. Not everyone knows their measurements, or how to take them. Here is a sample measurement sheet from the Center Stage Academy.]]> 2023-07-30 03:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653031677 A different version of a measurement sheet- suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653185725 This beefy fellow has more detailed information, for those occasions when more is needed. ]]> 2023-07-30 19:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653185725 For inspiration, or if you have some budget- Townsends make reproductions of period clothing from the 18th-19th century. suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653241185 2023-07-31 00:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653241185 The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has an enormous collection. They have a great online resource for researching costumes. suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653855029 2023-08-01 01:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653855029 The Victoria and Albert. Museum has an astonishing textile collection. Here is a link to their fashion page where you can search the collection for inspiration. suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653857418 2023-08-01 01:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2653857418 General Theater Knowledge suzanne196 https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2654122698 This site explains the process of putting together and running a show in clear, direct language. ]]> 2023-08-01 11:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanne196/nuh4okcxkf35a036/wish/2654122698