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Couture Sewing: The Couture Skirt - by Claire B Shaeffer (Paperback)

Couture Sewing: The Couture Skirt - by  Claire B Shaeffer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Accompanying DVD includes step-by-step instructions.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Sew a signature skirt for yourself.</strong> An expert on Chanel's clothing, Claire B. Shaeffer shares her unique insider-expertise of the couture industry. In her latest book, <strong><em>Couture Sewing: The Couture Skirt</em>, </strong> she takes home sewers through each detailed step required to cut, fit, stitch, and construct a perfect designer-quality couture skirt.</p> <p><strong>Professional instruction from a renowned fashion expert!</strong> This book with DVD set presents the know how and design-atelier secrets to replicate the iconic Chanel faux-wrap skirt. The DVD offers a 90-minute comprehensive sewing workshop like Shaeffer's in-person smash hit, sell-out sewing classes.</p> <ul> <li>Features more than 200 photographs, plus step-by-step instruction on couture-specific construction methods.</li> <li>The companion DVD demonstrates essential sewing and construction techniques, professional tricks and shortcuts, and a careful study of existing Chanel skirts and suits (from Shaeffer's impressive couture collection).</li> <li>Learn couture sewing techniques--used by professional designers and in European design ateliers--ideal for serious sewers, beginners seeking inspiration, and fashion mavens.</li> </ul> <p><strong>High-style for beginners and serious sewers.</strong> Find inspiration in Coco Chanel's classic, elegant style and learn impeccable construction secrets, characteristics of the Chanel skirt, the details which distinguish a couture skirt, and master traditional couture sewing skills: </p> <ul> <li>Fabrics</li> <li>Linings</li> <li>Waistbands</li> <li>Seam finishes and Details</li> <li>Planning the Skirt</li> <li>Layout and Mark, and much more</li> </ul> <p><strong>From the skirt to the iconic Chanel suit.</strong> With Shaeffer's previous must-read <strong><em>Couture Sewing: The Couture</em> <em>Cardigan Jacket</em></strong> (The Taunton Press, 2013) you will be able to create your own complete Chanel suit with a beautiful fit and finish!

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