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Couture Sewing Techniques: Revised and Updated - by Claire B Shaeffer (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • If you can sew, you can sew couture!
  • About the Author: Claire Shaeffer is an internationally respected author, lecturer, college instructor and columnist.
  • 256 Pages
  • Crafts + Hobbies, Sewing

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About the Book



Fashion historian Shaeffer opened the door to the exclusive realm of haute couture in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, "Couture Sewing Techniques," has been revised and updated throughout. Full color.



Book Synopsis



If you can sew, you can sew couture! Couture Sewing Techniques is your essential guide to mastering the exquisite techniques used in the ateliers of haute couture.

This beautifully illustrated book, recently completely updated, demystifies the art of couture sewing, empowering sewers of all skill levels to elevate their craft

Elevate your sewing projects and create stunning, couture-quality garments with Couture Sewing Techniques. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced sewer aiming to perfect your skills, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about sewing.

Key Features:

  • Accessible Techniques: No matter your experience level, you'll find that the techniques are achievable with time, patience, and practice.

  • Gorgeous Visuals: With stunning photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book not only instructs but also inspires.

  • Concise Instructions: Clear and technical guidance will help you build your skills and enhance your sewing repertoire, allowing you to create garments with a professional finish.

  • Comprehensive Coverage: With 250 pages of content, you'll explore a wide array of couture techniques that will expand your horizons and refine your sewing skills.



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With clarity and a profound respect for technique and application, Claire Shaeffer brings one into an haute-couture atelier, where the realm of possibility has no boundaries. She imparts the secrets of hand-work that allow a garment to become weightless, a wisp of dimension for the wearer. She pays homage to the gods of the craft and bows to the church of haute couture. --Ralph Rucci, designer

As every "Vogue Patterns "reader knows, Claire Shaeffer can unravel couture garment construction better than anyone, and her revised and updated version of "Couture Sewing Techniques" is the authoritative guide to haute couture techniques In it, Shaeffer demystifies designer garments and gives you the confidence to try the techniques and practiced in the ateliers of the haute couture. A must-have for all serious sewers. -Vogue Patterns



About the Author



Claire Shaeffer is an internationally respected author, lecturer, college instructor and columnist. Her innovative sewing techniques and easy-to-read instructions have guided readers and students through many sewing facets of the garment industry. She wrote the celebrated Couture Sewing Techniques for Taunton Press and has authored and starred in a multitude of successful videos on couture sewing.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.97 Inches (H) x 8.02 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.58 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Crafts + Hobbies
Sub-Genre: Sewing
Publisher: Taunton Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Claire B Shaeffer
Language: English
Street Date: May 24, 2011
TCIN: 13441105
UPC: 9781600853357
Item Number (DPCI): 248-65-5024
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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