Tools & Equipment
Measurement Guides and Sheets
Every wardrobe department I’ve working in, the measurement sheet is highly important sheet of paper. Drawn up by either the cutter or supervisor then trusted in the hands of the diligent skilled makers and assistances to keep safe. But, to start with the sheet has to clear and have ALL the measurements one might need to construct or pull costumes for the show you are all working on. I have listed just some sheets that I hope will be of use.
The Best of Threads: Fitting ( Type Softcover Magazine, 2013, Pages 100 )
Mns Facebook page is a treasure trovle of pictorial books which they have scanned and placed on their blog for all to use. This is from the American sewing magazine Threads and is full of instruction information with easy to read and visuals to follow.
Guides/Sheets
Head Measurements created by tottoppers
Links
https://uk.pinterest.com/beccalou123/fitting-and-measuring-for-patterns/
http://www.costumeworldtheatrical.com/theatrical-measurements.php
http://www.siamcostumes.com/contact.php
Books
‘This eBook has 20 pages packed full of information on the fundamental skill you can’t afford not to have’.
e-book $9.99
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