High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams,...

Internationally known sewing expert Claire Schaeffer reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as Geoffrey Beene, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Liz Claiborne, and Calvin Klein. Claire's illustrated, step-by-step instructions let you duplicate the design details made famous in expensive ready-to-wear. Plus, Claire's timesaving patternmaking and copying methods can be used to create one-of-a-kind, original garments.

Only a few simple tools and patternmaking skills are needed to copy your favorite garments.
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Posted: Apr-20-2009

Sewing

I wanted a good reference book on advanced sewing skills and this did not do that. It showed several selected types of details, none that I would ever use, and then expained how to do them. If you want a more broad explaination, this book won't work for you.

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Posted: Mar-21-2009

Impressed to find a book that lives up to it's title.

This is indeed a step by step book on sewing. The book is divided into two parts... the first concentrating on technique, the second on design basics. The book is formatted by using an outline to describe each sewing technique. This formatting establishes consistency and allows the reader to...

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Posted: Feb-22-2009

Great book with beautiful photos!

I'm self-taught, but I've been at it for about 6 years. No matter what new idea pops in my head, this book offers plenty of help to make it a reality. I especially love the section on various kinds of zippers. I have a lot of sewing books, but this is one that I couldn't live without.

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Posted: Dec-28-2008

great book

the book was in good condition and it really helped me a lot with fashion tips

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Posted: Aug-07-2008

textile artist

This is a wonderful resource for anybody wishing to raise the quality of the garments they are producing. It is clear and easy to follow

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Posted: May-23-2008

this is the one

If you're going to buy one sewing book, this is the one! It is packed with useful and understandable information. I checked it out of the library, but now I'm buying it so that I'll always have it nearby to refer to.I own "Sew Everything Workshop" and "Bend the Rules Sewing" both of which are...

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Posted: Mar-21-2008

Excellent for the High Fashion Designer

This book is filled with information and great sewing techniques so that no matter what you make, it will fit... but it won't just fit, it will fit as if you had it custom made by Chanel. There are lots of secrets that make sewing seem like a snap.I've been sewing for years, and I love the book.

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Posted: Mar-03-2008

comperhensive but hard to read

I admit I haven't read much of it. Just skimmed through it. It's just quite hard to read...too technical (good for those who like things technical ..I"m a more visual person) and too much information in one seating. But it's worthwhile to take time to study it once I've got more time on my hand.

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Posted: Sep-24-2007

I am torn on this book

It does have some great tips, and instructions on copying clothes etc. but one cannot deny that many of the "secrets" are indeed dated. For example, I can promise you that you will never need to know how to make a Double Flounce collar (page 79). Many of the designers highlighted here hit their...

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