Children require unstructured play for developing one of the most amazing gifts of childhood: imagination. 20 Costumes to Make is a charming collection of costumes to capture this imagination. From a sword-wielding pirate & pretty-in-pink fairy to a hip-hop Easter bunny & an out of this world astronaut, the projects are perfect for afternoon dress-ups with friends. Projects range from beginner to expert. The book is divided by theme. Each project is accompanied by colour photography, easy-to-follow instructions & illustrations of the key techniques. The accompanying Pattern Maker CD (which runs on Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP) combines easy-to-use pattern drafting software with ready-made computerised pattern collections. A simple step-by-step pattern wizard asks you to select the costume you want, & the computer draws the pattern for you in the perfect size & fit! Basic skills are all that s required to create these wonderful designs. All the techniques you ll need are clearly explained & an in-depth skills section can be found at the front of the book. Whether it s Halloween, a fancy dress party or dressing up at home, get stitching & create the best costume in the room. About the Author International, award winning costume & creature designer Vinilla Burnham works worldwide on feature films, television, & in the theatre. She has created costumes for such films as Batman, The Fifth Element, Lost in Space & Labyrinth. For children s Television, The BBC s 2007 production of Wind in the Willows (starring Matt Lucas on Bob Hoskins), Fungus the Bogeyman, & The Chronicles of Narnia for which she created Aslan the Lion, & for pre school television; Boohbah & In the Night Garden for Ragdoll, the creators of The Teletubbies. Vin is currently designing the costumes for a new 52 part BBC pre school series entitled Zing Zillas, due to be broadcast in 2010. She is also creating her own range of children's characters as well as a collection of Costume Miniatures under the title of The Little Costume Shop. Vinilla is based in London & Los Angeles.