Topics
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Costume department (Overview)
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Costume buying (Overview)
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Buying costumes from vintage shops
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Buying costumes on the high street
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Division of labour in the costume workshop
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Costume workflow from design through to fitting
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Mens' tailoring in the costume workshop
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Costume realism and detail
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Period costumes - Research
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Period costumes - fabrics
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Costume bibles
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Costume props (Overview)
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Dye room (Overview)
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Breaking down costumes
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Dyeing and screen-printing on a dressing gown
Costume workflow from design through to fitting
About
The costume supervisor is the key liaison point between the costume workroom and the costume designer, but direct contact between the designer and maker really helps everyone to get a good idea of what's required. After the actor's measurements are received at the start of the rehearsal period, patterns and material can be cut and the costume assembled in a provisional form prior to a series of fittings, after which the costume will be assembled in its final form.
People featured in this video include:
Karen Smith, Head Tailor
Carol Lingwood, Head of Costume
