SYNOPSIS: A do-it-yourself costume maker’s guide. This wonderfully practical book literally shows you how to make costumes for plays, musicals, and pageants at the lowest possible expense! Over 150 detailed illustrations work with the easy-to-follow text to walk you through every step of the process. Just about every basic period is covered: Biblical to Medieval, Renaissance, Angels, the Fabulous Fifties, 1800’s to World War I, the Roaring Twenties and more. Many helpful hints.