Couture Sewing Techniques: Revised and Updated (Revised, Updated)
Couture Sewing Techniques: Revised and Updated (Revised, Updated)
Brief Description: 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...
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Brief Description: With clarity and a profound respect for technique and application, Claire Shaeffer brings one into an haute-couture atelier, where the realm of possibility has no boundaries. She imparts the secrets of hand-work that allow a garment to become weightless, a wisp of dimension for the wearer. She pays homage to the gods of the craft and bows to the church of haute couture. --Ralph Rucci, designer As every "Vogue Patterns "reader knows, Claire Shaeffer can unravel couture garment construction better than anyone, and her revised and updated version of "Couture Sewing Techniques" is the authoritative guide to haute couture techniques In it, Shaeffer demystifies designer garments and gives you the confidence to try the techniques and practiced in the ateliers of the haute couture. A must-have for all serious sewers. -Vogue Patterns Marc Notes: Taunton product #071322--P. [4] of cover.;Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-246) and index.;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--Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Claire B. Shaeffer is 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 bestselling Couture 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. Publisher Marketing: 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 Featuring hundreds of color photographs, detailed illustrations, and clear step-by-step instruction, Couture Sewing Techniques remains one of the most respected resources available for home sewers, dressmakers, tailoring enthusiasts, and fashion design students seeking professional results.
Contributor Bio:Shaeffer, Claire B 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. |
Author: Shaeffer, Claire B
Publisher: Taunton Press
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2011-05-24
BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies / Sewing|Crafts & Hobbies / Fashion|Crafts & Hobbies / Reference|Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / General
Subjects: Dressmaking|Tailoring (Women's)|CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Sewing
Weight: 1.58 lbs
ISBN: 9781600853357
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781600853357
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