It's All About the Bones

August 18, 2023, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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It's All About the Bones

TEC Talk

Presentation with samples demonstrating the many types of boning and hoop steel available for costume construction and their characteristics. Explanation of what each can be used for and why. Samples of each product will be available to handle and garments will be available to see the products in use.

After attending this presentation, attendees will have a better understanding of the products on the market, so that they can more easily decide which product to use for your projects.

Date, Time & Location: Friday August 18, 2023 | 11:45 - 12:30 EDT | Meridian Hall - Main Boardroom (Meridian Hall Auditorium - Entrance near the Stage)
Duration: 45 mins
Level: General (for all)
Discipline: Wardrobe

Presenter: Linda Sparks (She/Her)

Linda is the owner of Farthingales Corset Making Supplies, a company she started 25 years ago after working as a Wardrobe Buyer at the Stratford Festival. She has taught corset making and wrote a book on it and has taught cage crinoline construction as well.