Couture Sewing Techniques Revised, Update Edition Contributor(s): Shaeffer, Claire B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1600853358 ISBN-13: 9781600853357 Publisher: Taunton Press OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing - Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion - Crafts & Hobbies | Reference |
Dewey: 646.4 |
LCCN: 2011007172 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.02" W x 9.97" (1.58 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): 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. |