This practical book looks at the types of drawing used; equipment; materials commonly specified; surveying; and also covers building floors; flats; cloths; windows; doors; trucks; staircases; roofs; revolves; multi-story structures; and bridges. By addressing both theater and the commercial world this book will be of real help to a broad range of people in the theater industry.
2012-12-06 2012-12-06File Name: B00FB87GVC
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Another lovely Japanese Sewing bookBy All things sewingThere are a lot of patterns sewn from rectangular fabric pieces so essentially one size fits most as you then determine where your side seams will be (or use the whole fabric width) and just cut a waistband to fit you. For larger sizes maybe make pleats smaller or wider apart.Other pattern pieces will be easy enough to use the slash and spread method. If you have an A-line skirt in the wardrobe that fits well use it to work out your alterations to pattern piecesThe 12 panel skirt is easily adapted to larger sizes by adding extra panels as required - just make sure you buy enough fabric.All in all the book has some very easy skirt patterns and some you can include more technical details like the embroidery work to personalize.I like that a lot of the skirts have a zipper closure and then a waistband casing with a drawstring tie so that they accommodate various sizes (but what are the sizes they fit???).Am looking forward to making some skirts ready for next spring.The one thing that would have been very useful that is not mentioned in any of the patterns is measurements of the finished garments; specifically the waist hip measurements; which you need when drafting to accommodate a larger size than the pattern may accommodate. It is this important oversight that has made me only give 4 stars to what is essentially a great pattern/idea source book..1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It is nice to have one in EnglishBy S. L. Crowell DavisI have used pattern packets (McCalls; Butterick; Burda; Vogue; Simplicity) for decades. My daughter introduced me to the delights of Japanese pattern books; in which you have a large selection of illustrations; information; and patern specs on one theme. However; theyre usually in Japanese for some reason :-). It is nice to have one in English. The diverse selection of skirts is a nice collection for the home sewer who wants a diverse wardrobe of casual; everyday skirts; to dressier skirts. There are skirts suitable for the young and fashion forward; and for the older and conservative dresser. All in all; a great book for a family of sewists.While the one drawback to the Japanese style pattern book is that you have to actually draw the patterns out yourself onto pattern paper; this practice in itself makes it easier to personalize a pattern. I wish U.S. publishers would start making this type of book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Stylish SkirtsBy J. HughesStylish Skirts was a little disappointing since the skirt patterns consisted of several pieces and were not as easy to make as I had hoped.