How to Make Crepe Paper Costumes -- A 1920s Guide for Making 60 Vintage Costumes and Accessories

Dennison Manufacturing Company

ISBN 10: 1936049279 / ISBN 13: 9781936049271

Published by Bramcost Publications, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Make Crepe Paper Costumes -- A 1920s Guide for Making 60 Vintage Costumes and Accessories
• Publisher: Bramcost Publications
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936049279
• ISBN 13: 9781936049271
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1925, this book will guide you through the creation of 60 different paper costumes floral costumes (chrysanthemum, jonquil, wisteria, hollyhock, rose, lily, apple tree, daisy, sweet pea, carnation); slip over costumes (butterfly, Halloween, rose, peasant, flower, valentine, decorated crepe, ruffled, pansy, bird); special day costumes (Irish lassie, Easter, autumn, patriotic, queen of hearts); health plays and pageants (string bean, sunbeam, orange, cauliflower, beet); costumes from all parts of the world (Chinese, Italian, Russian, Scandinavian, Dutch, Scotch); nature costumes (dicky ducky, sir bumble bee, breeze, snow bunny, butterfly, raindrop); story book costumes (little bo-peep, mistress mary, fluffy ruffles, May pole lass, wood elf, hiawatha, fairy). Instructions for accessories are also 3 types of wings, sheperds crook, wigs and hats There are two ways to make the costumes -- the slip over style which is worn like an apron over your own clothing and the cloth foundation method where you glue or sew crepe to the simple cloth foundation. Instructions for working with crepe including sewing guidelines, wrapping wires, wiring petals and leaves and making rose petals, strips of petals, pompons, fluted edges, fringe, crushed and crinkled effects are all detailed. During the first half of the 20th century, Dennison Manufacturing Company produced a wide range of paper products including tags, boxes, holiday goods, crepe paper, seals and labels. In addition to their paper products, Dennison printed idea books for their customers, including gala and party books as well as seven costume books, like the one here. The costume books are perfect for Halloween celebrations, school plays and local theater groups for their inexpensive, creative ideas. Sample book pages are shown at the top of this page.