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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-101596682477

ISBN-139781596682474

eBay Product ID (ePID)81826419

Product Key Features

Book TitleDressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques : Essential Step-By-Step Techniques for Professional Results

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2010

TopicSewing, Reference, Fashion

IllustratorYes

GenreCrafts & Hobbies

AuthorLynda Maynard

FormatSpiral

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight5 oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width10 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-032464

Reviews"I strongly recommend this book for anyone trying to wrap their mind around fitting and sewing techniques. The couture techniques detailed in this book can easily be applied to many different style garments." - Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal646.2

SynopsisPacked with professional techniques and tips, The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques takes the mystery out of the sewing and finishing techniques that many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult or are only for professional fashion designers. Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages. Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult secrets, from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and applique. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included., Packed with professional techniques and tips, The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques takes the mystery out of the sewing and finishing techniques that many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult or are only for professional fashion designers. Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages. Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult "secrets," from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and applique. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included., Packed with fascinating techniques and tips,The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniquestakes the mystery out of the kind of techniques than many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult, or are only for the professional fashion designers. Author, fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple, step-by-step stages. She teaches how, once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and their projects will have a more refined look.The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniquesproves how easy it is to achieve stunning results once a sewists understands better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Several seemingly difficult "secrets" are also explained in detail and demonstrated clearly, from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus learn how to master finishing touches-from textured stitches to couching and appliqué.The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniquesspills all the insider secrets of professional dressmakers and includes "Catch-up" panels and refresher notes for novices. Maynard also adds a complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography to get sewists back behind their machines with confidence and for truly amazing results.

LC Classification NumberTT713.M37 2010