Enriching Historical Costumes, Part II:  Hem length, skirt volume, making mockups & perfecting the fit

Those who have volunteered to sew the costumes for a theatre production have one of the most important jobs. Costumes must establish the time frame for the play, and help provide characterization, but they also need to be a visual treat, luring the audience deeper into the story being told. It’s a daunting task, to say the least! If the costumes aren’t historically accurate, or if they’re ill-fitting, or have construction issues, the visual illusion will be shattered.

In this second of a series of three articles, we’ll continue exploring how you can make the most of your costuming, even on a budget.