Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket: Sewing secrets from a Chanel collector

by Claire B. Shaeffer

Overview

Make this signature jacket for yourself. Coco Chanel’s designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for generations. Now, with The Couture Cardigan Jacket, home sewers can create their own high-fashion jackets with the impeccable look and fine detailing of the iconic original.

Renowned instructor Claire B. Shaeffer reveals designer secrets.This book and DVD set provides you with the behind-the-scenes information and design-atelier secrets that have made author Claire B. Shaeffer’s sewing classes famous.

• The DVD walks you through Claire’s legendary sewing workshop.
• The companion book explains construction methods and garment details.

Learn the fine art of couture sewing. With The Couture Cardigan Jacket, you will be able to follow all the steps involved in replicating the characteristics of this signature jacket, including:

• Cutting and shaping the jacket sections
• Sewing princess seaming
• Setting the sleeve
• Adding the chain weight
• Creating the double buttonhole

From the skirt to the iconic Chanel suit. With Shaeffer's must-read Couture Sewing: The Couture Skirt (The Taunton Press, 2015) you will be able to create your own complete Chanel suit with a beautiful fit and finish!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600859557
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/15/2013
Edition description:	With DVD
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	471,066
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

CLAIRE B. SHAEFFER is an internationally recognized expert in fashion design history and construction techniques for haute couture and high-end ready-to-wear. She has served as Couture Sewing Technique Consultant for the Museum of the City of New York, is a long-time designer for Vogue Patterns, a frequent contributor to Threads magazine, and the author of numerous books. Shaeffer received the Professional Association of Custom Clothier's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, and was inducted into the ASG’s Sewing Hall of Fame in 2012.

Table of Contents

Introduction
 
Part 1—Chanel and Her Iconic Jacket: a look at Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel, the House of Chanel, and the development of the Chanel signature jacket.
 
Chapter 1 – Original Versus Copy, The Difference is in the Details
The characteristics of the Chanel jacket and the details which distinguish an original Chanel jacket from copies and knock-offs.
 
Part II—Sewing a Couture Cardigan Jacket
Traditional couture techniques—based on the author’s research and original Chanel garments—used to create a Chanel-style cardigan jacket.
 
Chapter 2—Planning Your Own Designer Lookalike
Choosing a pattern, choosing muslin, fabric, and trims
 
Chapter 3— Couture Techniques for Marking and Cutting the Pattern
 
Chapter 4—Couture Techniques for Making Buttonholes
 
Chapter 5— Couture Techniques for Making the Jacket Body
 
Chapter 6— Couture Techniques for Making the Lining and Sleeves
           
Chapter 7— Couture Techniques for Edge Finishes
 
Chapter 8— Couture Techniques for Setting the Sleeves
 
Chapter 9— Couture Techniques for Making the Pockets
 
Chapter 10— Couture Techniques for Finishing the Jacket
 
Part III Appendix
            A Library of Trims used on Chanel Garments
Dating Chanel Designs