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Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques
Learn the tailoring techniques and sewing secrets of such renowned designers as Chanel, Dior, and Balenciaga. Couture Tailoring Techniques is a complete sewing workshop packaged in a DVD and book ensemble.
Get an insider's view of the couture industry. Author and fashion expert Claire B. Shaeffer shares garment tailoring techniques, construction methods, and even short cuts used in the finest European ateliers of Paris, Rome and London.
Lessons come alive in the 90-minute DVD. Shaeffer presents viewers with an in-depth tailoring workshop, demonstrating key techniques such as converting darts to ease, creating a patch pocket, interfacing a hem, stitching a fly zipper, and making a bound buttonhole.
The companion book reinforces the instruction with step-by-step images of each technique. Whether you're seeking advice on high-fashion sewing techniques or you want to take your skills to the next level, Couture Tailoring Techniques fits like a finely tailored suit.
Get an insider's view of the couture industry. Author and fashion expert Claire B. Shaeffer shares garment tailoring techniques, construction methods, and even short cuts used in the finest European ateliers of Paris, Rome and London.
Lessons come alive in the 90-minute DVD. Shaeffer presents viewers with an in-depth tailoring workshop, demonstrating key techniques such as converting darts to ease, creating a patch pocket, interfacing a hem, stitching a fly zipper, and making a bound buttonhole.
The companion book reinforces the instruction with step-by-step images of each technique. Whether you're seeking advice on high-fashion sewing techniques or you want to take your skills to the next level, Couture Tailoring Techniques fits like a finely tailored suit.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 19, 2013
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October 22, 2024
The process for the hand fly zip is impecable. Takes time, but comes out perfect. The methods used (thread tracing, basting,etc) are well worth the effort to elevate home sewing into wearable art.
July 1, 2020
This was ok. The images were decently detailed, and I'd recommend it if you have no experience in hand sewing... But overall it didn't teach me anything that I hadn't already learned- either through basic hand sewing tutorials somewhere like Youtube, or through other sources.
May 22, 2013
Since I took this out of the library, I couldn't use the enclosed disc. Without that disc, I really didn't get much out of the book.
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