If you can sew, you can sew couture.
Fashion historian and couture expert Claire B. Shaeffer opens the door to the techniques used in the world's most prestigious fashion houses. In this revised and updated edition of the classic reference, she demystifies couture garment construction and shows sewers how to apply professional methods to garments of every type.
No one explains couture construction more clearly than Shaeffer. From hand sewing and edge finishes to closures, shaping, tailoring, and specialty fabrics, she reveals the techniques that give couture garments their exceptional fit, structure, and beauty.
Inside you'll learn:
Couture hand-sewing methods
Edge finishes and professional garment details
Closures, pockets, sleeves, and jackets
Tailoring and garment shaping techniques
Working with specialty fabrics
Techniques for skirts, eveningwear, and more
How to apply couture methods to your own projects
Featuring hundreds of color photographs, detailed illustrations, and clear step-by-step instruction,Couture Sewing Techniquesremains one of the most respected resources available for home sewers, dressmakers, tailoring enthusiasts, and fashion design students seeking professional results.
Claire B. Shaefferis a respected couture expert, fashion historian, lecturer, instructor, and author whose work has helped generations of sewers master professional garment construction techniques. She has written numerous books on sewing, tailoring, fabrics, and couture methods, including the bestsellingCouture Sewing Techniques. Through her teaching, writing, and research, Shaeffer has become one of the most recognized authorities on couture sewing and fashion craftsmanship. She lives in California.
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