Couture Sewing Techniques
by Claire B. Shaeffer
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Author: Claire B. ShaefferEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-01-31
ISBN: 1561584975
Number of pages: 217
Publisher: Taunton
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Book Review: Techniques that transform your work from sewing to artwork.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to take the next step toward creating exquisite, professional garments. It will transform your sewing from finished to "professionally finished". It is accessible even to beginners who have reached the level of creating a basic garment.
The book is clearly written and walks you step-by-step through the most simple hem to complicated padding techniques, frequently using drawings to help visualize the instructions.
Shaeffer includes background information and uses for each technique, as well as beautiful color photos of dresses and suits from Schiaparelli, Givenchy, Dior and others as examples. The book is a beautiful piece of publishing on its own, using fine paper, endpapers and backing, making owning the book as pleasureable as working with it.
As a student in fashion design at Parsons School of Design in New York City, I have found Couture Sewing Techniques to be the book I turn to most often as a resource for sewing my designs. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
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