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The hero's closet : sewing for cosplay and costuming / Gillian Conahan ; photographs by Karen Pearson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York Abrams 2017.Description: 207 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm + 2 folded pattern sheetsISBN:
  • 1419723960
  • 9781419723964
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 646.748 23
LOC classification:
  • TT633 .C648 2017
Partial contents:
Getting started -- Patterns -- Costumes.
Summary: This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides) to help even the most novice sewists create the costumes of their dreams. A skilled crafter and avid cosplayer, Gillian Conahan walks readers through finding inspiration online and through their fandom; shares insight into translating character art into real-world garments; and offers advice on pattern selection, alterations, fabrics, and embellishment techniques. The book also features 11 original step-by-step basic patterns--such as jumpsuits, jackets, and pants. It then suggests ideas for mixing and matching these basics to create costumes of all styles, including superheroes, pirates, elves, school girls, and adventurers. --Publisher
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Located at Event Centre Non Fiction 646.748 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A0066323X

Issued with 2 folded pattern sheets.

Includes index.

Getting started -- Patterns -- Costumes.

This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides) to help even the most novice sewists create the costumes of their dreams. A skilled crafter and avid cosplayer, Gillian Conahan walks readers through finding inspiration online and through their fandom; shares insight into translating character art into real-world garments; and offers advice on pattern selection, alterations, fabrics, and embellishment techniques. The book also features 11 original step-by-step basic patterns--such as jumpsuits, jackets, and pants. It then suggests ideas for mixing and matching these basics to create costumes of all styles, including superheroes, pirates, elves, school girls, and adventurers. --Publisher

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