Jane Asher's Fancy Dress

This book is the same as "Costume book", but the Hardcover version is sold in the U.K. It is called "Fancy Dress". This book. The paperback, which is the same book, but not as full, is called "Costume book". The Fancy Dress, hardcover is the better of the two. Get it, don't get the paperback. "Costume book", it is the same book, but not as good. The Costume book, the paperback , is the U.S. version. The Fancy Dress, the hardback, is the U.K. version. The U.K. is better.

A wonderful source for costume making, for both children and adults. Imaginative, witty and creative. This is a great source book for ideas, themes, and very flexible in the use of materials. The author, a British actress, with a long + varied career, has drawn upon her many co-worker actors to 'model' many of the costumes. Although this book includes assembly and materials information, some prior sewing and/or crafts experience is useful. The book is written using British terminology and metric dimensions. The instructions are more conceptual than detailed. There is a wonderful sense of energy and freedom which shines through this book. She also has written another book on the decoration of cakes and baking for children's parties, which is equally imaginative. It's a wonderful book, not just for Halloween, and not just for young children.