Colonial Costumes It Yourself
Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790
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Colonial Williamsburg owns one of the most outstanding collections of period costumes in the world, numbering almost 900 costumes and more than 2,400 accessories.There are 25 full-page patterns in inches and centimeters for women's and men's clothing and accessories accompanied by photographs.
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Historic American Costumes and How to Make Them (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
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This easy-to-use handbook presents step-by-step instructions and patterns for a tremendous variety of clothes and accessories from colonial times through the Civil War. More than eighty illustrations depict Puritan, Dutch, Quaker, and Native American garb as well as military uniforms. A bonus CD features every pattern in vector files. Drawing upon authentic materials in the collections of major museums, including the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the author presents accurate renditions of generations of American formal and leisure wear. Costumers of all kinds will find this book a source of inexpensive apparel for amateur theater troupes, school pageants, and casual reenactments. It will also prove an inspiration to parents and children seeking informal costumes for Halloween and other occasions.
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Shibori: The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing
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Potential for creating designs in textiles can be seen even in the physical properties of cloth. The simple fact that cloth tightly compressed into wrinkles or folds resists the penetration of dye is an opportunity—an opportunity to let the pliancy of textiles speak in making designs and patterns.People around the world have recognized this opportunity, producing resist designs in textiles by shaping and then securing cloth in various ways before dyeing. Yet in no other country has the creative potential of this basic principle been understood and applied as it has in Japan. Here, in fact, it has been expanded into a whole family of traditional resist techniques, involving first shaping the cloth by plucking, pinching, twisting, stitching, folding, pleating, and wrapping it, and then securing the shapes thus made by binding, looping, knotting, clamping, and the like. This entire family of techniques is called shibori.Designs created with shibori processes all share a softness of outline and spontaneity of effect. Spontaneity is shibori's special magic, made possible by exploiting the beauty of the fortuitous things that happen when dye enters shaped cloth.Usually it is in response to the fact that a craft is being lost that the need for preserving and documenting it arises. The motivation behind this book is no exception, but the authors have gone far beyond simple documentation. Extensive research and experimentation have led to the revival here of shibori techniques that were once well known but have now been largely forgotten in Japan. In addition to more conventional techniques, the work of contemporary fiber artists in Japan and abroad in shibori textile art and wearable art is presented, to suggest the extent of the creative innovation possible.The 104 color and 298 black-and-white plates include a photographic Gallery of Shibori Examples, based on Japan's largest collection of traditional shibori fabrics. In... [Read More]
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Shibori for Textile Artists
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Shibori is the Japanese term (from the word meaning "to squeeze or wring") for the dye-resist technique of binding, clamping or gathering the cloth so that the dye cannot reach certain parts. The result is a most powerful combination: a carefully structured design with the organic freedom of the unpredictable. One of the richest textile traditions in the world, shibori has been used in Japan, Africa, India and South America for centuries to create vibrant color, bold patterns, and intricate motifs. In recent years, a resurgence of the art has revealed its full potential. Janice Gunner's book is aimed at quilters, embroiderers and textile artists who want to master the techniques of shibori and to find ways of using the fabric for a range of textile applications. The book begins with the historical and cultural background of shibori; then goes on to explain, with clear, precise instructions and diagrams, how to make a wide range of exquisite fabrics. Gunner covers many different techniques, including tied-resist, stitched-resist, wrapped-resist, clamp-resist, folded- and pleated-resist, as well as immersion, space and indigo dyeing. Stunning examples of shibori pieces appear throughout the book both to inspire and guide; and practical advice is given on incorporating shibori textiles into the reader's own quilted and embroidered work.
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The Dyer's Companion
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In 1806, when Bemiss's Dyer's Companion first appeared, the American dyeing industry was beset with problems; Europe was trying to maintain control of the market, and American dyers were often undertrained with recipes selling from master to apprentice "for twenty and thirty dollars each." To remedy this situation, Elijah Bemiss wrote his book. Today Bemiss's work is still important for seeing the exact methods of natural dyeing and understanding the life of the dyer in the early nineteenth century.This is the complete reprinting of the 1815, greatly expanded, edition. In it the reader can find dye recipes for all shades and varieties of reds, blues, yellows, browns, and blacks divided into dyes for woolens and dyes for linens and cottons, with examples of dyes for both hot and cold dye processes. The early sections give some 119 detailed recipes, the outcome of Bemiss's study and experimentation, and nearly all the dyes the home dyer could want to use. In the second part, the appendix added to the 1815 edition, Bemiss gives more information on setting up vats, on equipment and tools, on the reasons why certain dye materials and methods were chosen, on European methods, and on the differences between the greater and the lesser dyes. A final section gives recipes for inks, dyes for feathers, miracle cures, recipes for beer and mead and other curiosities in the early dyer's repertoire. A new introduction has been written for this Dover edition by Rita J. Adrosko, Curator of the Division of Textiles at the Smithsonian Institution and author of Natural Dyes and Home Drying.Those who have wanted to use natural dyes will find that after they have learned the essentials, they can use this book to extend their list of useful dyes and colors. The book will also be of interest to all who want to know more about early American craft traditions. It allows you to see the materials, the equipment, and the way of life of one of the... [Read More]
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Tigerdoe Mob Cap - White Mop Hat Bonnet Colonial Costume Accessory, Revolutionary Dress up (White Mob Cap)
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- Take yourself back to the 18th century in this realistic Mob Cap costume
- Mob cap is a circular shape cap with an elastic band around it to keep your cap in
- Great costume for Halloween or any historic Dress Up Play! Great an exciting way to teach
- Mob Cap can cover hair or wear on top of hair just like it was worn by servants and nurses by the Victorian
- This mob cap is easy to put on and remove made very breezy so it's easy and comfortable to
White Mob Cap Bonnet - Adult Women's Colonial Costume Dress Up Cap - by Tigerdoe. White Mob Cap is a One Size Fits Most. Easy to put on and remove. This Mob Cap costume dress up accessory is a great way to bring to life Colonial History. Can be used for a nurse or a servant costume Great for Halloween, school play, or any dress up event.
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Women Adults Butterfly Wings Shawl Scarves Prop Nymph Pixie Costume Accessory
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❤Product Description❤ ►Gender: Women/Men/Teens ►Occasion: Parties or wherever you like. ►Material: Polyester ►Note:Due to the difference between different monitors, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item. We guarantee the style is the same as shown in the pictures. ►What you get: 1 PC x Butterfly Wings Shawl
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California Costumes Men's George Washington Costume, Blue/Tan, Medium
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- Coat with white sleeve trim and a sewn in attached vest
- Knickers pants, cravat neck tie and a pair of black boot
- Shoes not included. Wig sold
Dress as the first President of the united states. The George Washington costume includes: coat with attached vest, knickers pants, neck tie cravat and boot covers. Shoes and wig not included.
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Gray Cosplay Short Wigs for Men-Grey Costume Party Christmas Halloween Cheap Synthetic Wig with Cool Bangs
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- MATERIAL: 100% heat-friendly synthetic wig fiber with breathable
- SIZE & WEIGHT: Length 2.4 inches, weight 2.5 oz. This short wig has an elastic strap to suit different head
- EASY TO USE: You can wear and take it off just like a
- EXTENSIVE USAGE: This gray cosplay wig looks real, cool and fashionable. It makes you to be a star in parties, costume, Halloween and so
- PLEASE NOTES: You need to use some hairspray on this wig by yourself to get the picture
Specifications:-Material: synthetic fiber, breathable net-Color: grey-Style: none lace party wig-Occasion: theme parties, cosplay, Halloween and costumeFeatures:-Real looking and very cool-comfortable to skin and soft touch-Easy to wear and take off-Easy to storageTips:You need to use some hairspray on this wig by yourself to get the picture style.
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California Costumes Colonial Man/Benjamin Franklin Child Costume, X-Large
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- Jacket with Attached Vest, Cravat, Knicker
- Jacket
- Knicker Pants
The Colonial Man child costume is good for dressing up as late 17th century historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin. Costume includes a jacket with attached vest, cravat, and knickers pants. Franklin Wig sold separately. Boots, socks, and glasses not included.
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