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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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 construction/pattern making ideas and how to sew some elements of...

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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.

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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 was, even for the vogue advanced) this book will open your...

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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 master tailor recommended this book to get my feet wet in...

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Posted: Dec-26-2008

Not the same-old, same-old; wonderfully different from basic how-to books

If you buy only one book about sewing...well, it probably shouldn't be this one. But if you buy more than one, this would be an excellent choice.This book was something of a godsend for me. I draft many of my patterns from scratch, and heavily alter any store-bought patterns I use. Some of the...

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Posted: Dec-12-2008

Inspiring!

I got this book as an inspiration, along with another, more basic book to teach me how to sew (that's right, I am a total beginner). Now, even I made fun of me a little for buying this-- if I can't even use my sewing machine yet, isn't trying to learn Couture Sewing Techniques putting the cart...

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Posted: Oct-16-2008

Great for anyone who sews

This was a great book. I wanted to understand what "Courture" sewing is and realized I have done it for years. I also learned some better stitches and methods from this book as well as an appreciation for the "art" of sewing. It makes me sad that sewing is no longer taught in schools since I...

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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

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Posted: Aug-12-2008

Like a text book of information

The introduction is interesting and basically explains why Shaffer is qualified to give you this information. The rest reads like a text book, which, for me, is much easier. When I reach a road block with sewing, I simply refer to the applicable section and determine what stitch, seam,...

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Posted: May-27-2008

Great couture sewing instruction

Excellent book. Recommended by my couture sewing instructor at the London School of Fashion. It provides an excellent overview of couture sewing technique.

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