Couture Sewing Techniques

Informationen zum Autor Claire Shaeffer is an internationally respected author, lecturer, college instructor and columnist. Her innovative sewing techniques and easy-to-read instructions have guided readers and students through many sewing facets of the garment industry. She wrote the celebrated Couture Sewing Techniques for Taunton Press and has authored and starred in a multitude of successful videos on couture sewing. Klappentext 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 Schaeffer 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. Zusammenfassung A guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. It helps sewers of various skill levels with an interest in fashion sewing learn the basics for skirts and sleeves! pockets and jackets! evening gowns and more! as well as! how to apply the techniques. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 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 ...

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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 Schaeffer 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.

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A guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. It helps sewers of various skill levels with an interest in fashion sewing learn the basics for skirts and sleeves, pockets and jackets, evening gowns and more, as well as, how to apply the techniques.

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Part 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