The paper provides a context to the reasons why there may be benefits in revitalising the original method of teaching costume construction for performance, reporting on reflections from personal experience and a relevant literature review to support the concept. It outlines the research to date and the following research stages.

ABSTRACT
 Introduction
 Aim
 A background of costume construction
 Historical accuracy and authenticity
 Pride of the maker
 Personal reflection of practices
 Initial discussion with industry experts
 Archives
 Education
 Destinations exhibition, London.2017
 Future research
 Interviews
 Conclusion
 References

• Elizabeth Garland(University of Huddersfield, UK)