Couture Sewing Techniques

Starting with hand sewing - the basis for every haute couture garment - expert Claire Shaeffer guides the reader through the steps to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. She presents the sewing techniques practiced in the studios of such legendary designers as Dior, Chanel, Givenchy, and Balenciaga. Detailed instructions and illustrations make high style a snap. more

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2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-20-2009; fuzzy overview of hand sewing and construction; The book reviews the history of haute couture and explains why haute couture products are so expensive and how you can distinguish hand-sewn haute couture product from ready-to-wear. It also introduces hand-sewing techniques, some...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-03-2009; Couture Sewing; The book is a must for any dressmaker to give you insight to the couture finishes. This book is my second couture book I recommend it to every good sewer.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-14-2009; a wealth of information!!!!; I bought this book many years ago and have used it for so many specific questions. Please note, this is not a basic sewing instruction book, but if you know the basics and are somewhat bored by the industry standard instructions (as I...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-24-2009; Good introduction; this is a great introduction for understanding couture designing. It gives a rich historical foundation for haute couture. You never really know the intricacy of what it takes to make a stunning hand sewn garment. My mentor who is a...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-03-2009; Couture Sewing; The book is a must for any dressmaker to give you insight to the couture finishes. This book is my second couture book I recommend it to every good sewer.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-26-2008; reference; This book I liked. I am an accompliced dressmaker with tailoring experience. I like this as a reference book and also found some handy tips in it.Lucie Zandstra; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-20-2009; fuzzy overview of hand sewing and construction; The book reviews the history of haute couture and explains why haute couture products are so expensive and how you can distinguish hand-sewn haute couture product from ready-to-wear. It also introduces hand-sewing techniques, some...; read full review | report as inappropriate