ReviewsIf you can sew, you can sew couture! Couture Sewing Techniques is your essential guide to mastering the exquisite techniques used in the ateliers of haute couture. This beautifully illustrated book, recently completely updated, demystifies the art of couture sewing, empowering sewers of all skill levels to elevate their craft. Key Features: Accessible Techniques: No matter your experience level, you'll find that the techniques are achievable with time, patience, and practice. Gorgeous Visuals: With stunning photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book not only instructs but also inspires. Concise Instructions: Clear and technical guidance will help you build your skills and enhance your sewing repertoire, allowing you to create garments with a professional finish. Comprehensive Coverage: With 250 pages of content, you'll explore a wide array of couture techniques that will expand your horizons and refine your sewing skills. Elevate your sewing projects and create stunning, couture-quality garments with Couture Sewing Techniques . Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced sewer aiming to perfect your skills, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about sewing.
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Table Of ContentPart One Inside the World of Haute Couture The Art of Hand Sewing Shaping the Garment: Seams, Darts, and Pressing Techniques Edge Finishes: Hems, Facings, and Bindings Closures Part Two Applying Couture Techniques Skirts & Pants Blouses & Dresses Sleeves Pockets Jackets & Coats Designing with Fabric Special Occasions Selected Glossary of Terms Metric Conversion Chart Bibliography Resources Index
SynopsisThe world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques, has been revised and updated throughout -- with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics. No one can unravel couture garment construction the way Shaeffer can, from the art of hand sewing to mastering edge finishes, from classic closures to shaping a garment for a perfect fit. Readers learn all the basics -- and more importantly: how to apply the techniques -- on skirts and sleeves, pockets and jackets, evening gowns, and more. Gorgeous photos, clear illustrations, and concise language combine to make this the most complete couture-sewing course available., The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques , has been revised and updated throughout -- with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics. No one can unravel couture garment construction the way Shaeffer can, from the art of hand sewing to mastering edge finishes, from classic closures to shaping a garment for a perfect fit. Readers learn all the basics -- and more importantly: how to apply the techniques -- on skirts and sleeves, pockets and jackets, evening gowns, and more. Gorgeous photos, clear illustrations, and concise language combine to make this the most complete couture-sewing course available., A nationally known sewing expert introduces readers to the world of haute couture, sharing the craftmanship of the most skilled artisans in the world, including those in the workrooms of Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Givenchy, and Baleciaga. Photos and illustrations.