Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques

by Claire B. Shaeffer

Overview

Learn the tailoring techniques and sewing secrets of such renowned designers as Chanel, Dior, and Balenciaga. Couture Sewing: 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 Sewing: Tailoring Techniques fits like a finely tailored suit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600855047
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/19/2013
Edition description:	With DVD ed.
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	735,132
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(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 is a long-time designer for Vogue Patterns, a frequent contributor to Threads magazine, and the author of numerous books.

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