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Conahan, Gillian,

The hero's closet : sewing for cosplay and costuming / Gillian Conahan ; photographs by Karen Pearson. - New York Abrams 2017. - 207 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm + 2 folded pattern sheets.

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

ISBN: 1419723960 9781419723964

Source: Harry N Abrams Inc, C/O Hachette Book Group USA 53 State st 9th Fl, Boston, MA, USA, 02109 SAN 200-2205

LCCN: 2016945899

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sewing.
Costume.
Cosplay.

LC Class. No.: TT633 / .C648 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 646.748