To design costumes for theater, I always explore many avenues of inspiration. Couture fashion design is always intrigueing and inspiring. Alexander McQueen's designs created many sparks of inspiration. Imagine Macbeth with a cross between the organic/techno set design and Alexander McQueen's influence....................

Working as a theater Costume Designer in a private High School, I often bemoan the fact that we have to use some shortcuts when under extreme deadlines. The costumes we build are strong and lasting, but some fine techniques suffer. I work with students, and try and teach them proper techniques while putting out the work needed. A text like this would enable me to pinpoint the techniques I want them to learn once the production is up and running. In my high school, (I graduated in 1968), we were able to take classes from Advanced Sewing to Advanced Tailoring!If my teacher could only hear her words come out of my mouth today, she would be quite pleased.Thanks for your great articles and inspiration.
Ilene

I first began exploring uses for the serger when hired to design and construct costumes for a theater department at a private high school. I knew about sergers, but didn't own one. It has been an irreplaceable tool for constructing strong and lasting underlined garments that can be altered easily. My students really love it once their fear of speed is diminished.