Couture Sewing - by Claire B Shaeffer (Mixed Media Product)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"If you want your notched collars to lie smoothly, like Ellen Tracy's, or your buttonholes finished to custom-tailored perfection, or your interfaced hems to have the impeccable look of Chanel, this is the book to have. Tailoring presents sewing methods used in the European ateliers of Paris, Rome, and London. Via the DVD, Shaeffer will instruct readers in essential techniques such as making a bound buttonhole, converting darts to ease, creating a patch pocket, interfacing a hem, hand-stitching a fly zipper, and fitting sleeves. Where there is a trick or shortcut for a sewing method (without lowering the quality) Shaeffer demonstrates it, along with a host of more complicated tailoring techniques that improve the quality, looks, and lifespan of garments. The companion book offers information on various designer's construction methods and images of couture and ready-to-wear garments from Shaeffer's own collection. The package is a perfect mix of instruction and insight into complex design-details that only could Shaeffer could provide"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Learn the tailoring techniques and sewing secrets</strong> of such renowned designers as Chanel, Dior, and Balenciaga. <strong><em>Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques</em></strong> is a complete sewing workshop packaged in a DVD and book ensemble.</p> <p><strong>Get an insider's view of the couture industry.</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>Lessons come alive in the 90-minute DVD.</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>The companion book reinforces the instruction with step-by-step images of each technique.</strong> Whether you're seeking advice on high-fashion sewing techniques or you want to take your skills to the next level, <strong><em>Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques</em></strong> fits like a finely tailored suit.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>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.
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