Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques

by Claire B. Shaeffer

Overview

This book and DVD set is a complete sewing workshop that brings couture-level skills to home sewers and fashion enthusiasts.

Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer offers an insider's look at the masterful tailoring secrets behind the most prestigious couture houses, including Chanel, Dior, and Balenciaga.

Key features:

• Exclusive Techniques: Learn professional tailoring methods from the finest European ateliers, as shared by renowned fashion expert Claire B. Shaeffer.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: The companion book provides detailed images and instructions on techniques such as creating bound buttonholes, patch pockets, and perfectly interfaced hems.
• 90-Minute DVD Workshop: Watch Shaeffer in action as she demonstrates essential tailoring skills like converting darts to ease, stitching a fly zipper, and more.
• Elevate Your Craft: Perfect for those looking to enhance their sewing skills and add high-fashion techniques to their repertoire.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600855047
Publisher:	The Taunton Press
Publication date:	02/19/2013
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

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. 

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Tailoring Techniques for Buttonholes

Thread Buttonhole

Bound Buttonhole

2. Tailoring Techniques for the Patch Pockets

3. Tailoring Techniques for the Interfaced Hems

4. Tailoring Techniques for Ease and Shaping: Darts and Sleeves

Converting Darts to Ease

Sleeve Cap and Header

5. Tailoring Techniques for Trousers: Fly-Front Zipper and Measuring Length

Fly-front Zipper

            How to Measure Length

6. Couture Construction Techniques

Appendices
Couture Sewing Techniques and Stitches
Garment Index and Designer Bios

Index
About the Author

Acknowledgements