New Book: Draping Period Costumes by Sharon Sobel

[gem]

Has anyone seen this? Just released within the last month, and in line, cost-wise, with other costuming books at around $30:



Sharon Sobel, Draping Period Costumes: Classical Greek to Victorian

Draping Period Costumes provides you with the skill set you need to break away from two-dimensional patterns to drape three dimensional costumes. The basics of draping are explained in precise detail, followed by step-by-step draping projects from multiple historical periods. Packed with photographs that illustrate every seam, pleat, and tuck, you'll never be lost with this comprehensive guide.
-Includes information on measurements, necessary tools, and basic rules of draping
-Covers costumes for both men and women
- Discusses appropriate period under garments and fabric choices
Let expert draper Sharon Sobel teach you all you need to know to perfectly drape any period costume!

About the Author
Sharon Sobel is Professor of Theatre and Costume Designer at University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has designed and/or draped costumes for over 100 200 productions at her home institutions as well as at The Bermuda Festival, The Juilliard School, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Long Island Stage, New York International Fringe Festival, Queens Theatre in the Park, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Asolo Center for Performing Arts, Sarasota Opera, The Alley Theatre, Madison Repertory Theatre, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Repertory Theatre and Nebraska Shakespeare Festival. She has also designed and draped costumes for Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Clown College. Professor Sobel is a member of United Scenic Artists of America and recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Gold Medallion.

The few reviews so far seem pretty positive. You can't see much from the "look inside" feature. I've had a sample sent to my Kindle, but I haven't had a chance to check it out yet.

[CenturiesSewing]

I've heard good things about it and have added it to my wish list.

[mollymishap]

Ooooh!  Thanks for the head's up, Gem.  I'm wondering, though, if the draping/pattern making is along historical lines or if it uses modern techniques to approximate the "look".  Anyone who gets their paws on this book, please post a review!!!

[CenturiesSewing]

Some good insights and comments on it over in the EC fb thread https://www.facebook.com/groups/29374273995/permalink/10151499215858996/?comment_id=10151500973698996&offset=0&total_comments=22

[Kate XXXXXX]

Added to the Wish List!  Thanks! 

[gem]

I  have looked at--but not yet read--the Kindle preview. I would recommend anyone interested actually buy the real book. The quality of the digitized photographs is not that great (maybe better on a newer HD Kindle?).

The impressive thing about the sample, however, is that it's the entire first lesson on draping a basic sloper--from padding your dressform all the way through transferring to paper. That's a generous sample!

I think I'm going to order it. I'm just about done with a major work milestone, and could use a little treat!