Taunton Press. Shaeffer presents viewers with an in-depth tailoring workshop, demonstrating key techniques such as converting darts to ease, interfacing a hem, stitching a fly zipper, creating a patch pocket, and making a bound buttonhole. Whether you're seeking advice on high-fashion sewing techniques or you want to take your skills to the next level, Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques fits like a finely tailored suit.
Shaeffer shares garment tailoring techniques, construction methods, and even short cuts used in the finest European ateliers of Paris, Rome and London. 499991618576. Lessons come alive in the 90-minute DVD.
Couture Sewing Techniques
Fashion historian Claire B. No one can unravel couture garment construction the way Shaeffer can, from the art of hand sewing to mastering edge finishes, from classic closures to shaping a garment for a perfect fit. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing.
And now, the industry bible, couture Sewing Techniques, has been revised and updated throughout ― with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics.
Couture Sewing: The Couture Skirt: more sewing secrets from a Chanel collector
The dvd offers a 90-minute comprehensive sewing workshop like Shaeffer's in-person smash hit, sell-out sewing classes. High-style for beginners and serious sewers. Find inspiration in coco chanel's classic, characteristics of the chanel skirt, elegant style and learn impeccable construction secrets, the details which distinguish a couture skirt, and master traditional couture sewing skills: Fabrics Linings Waistbands Seam finishes and Details Planning the Skirt Layout and Mark, and much more From the skirt to the iconic Chanel suit.
The companion dvd demonstrates essential sewing and construction techniques, professional tricks and shortcuts, and a careful study of existing Chanel skirts and suits from Shaeffer's impressive couture collection. Features more than 200 photographs, plus step-by-step instruction on couture-specific construction methods.
Learn couture sewing techniques--used by professional designers and in European design ateliers--ideal for serious sewers, beginners seeking inspiration, and fashion mavens. Sew a signature skirt for yourself. Shaeffer shares her unique insider-expertise of the couture industry.
Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket, Sewing secrets from a Chanel Collector
The companion book explains construction methods and garment details. Shaeffer’s sewing classes famous. The dvd walks you through Claire’s legendary sewing workshop. Make this signature jacket for yourself. Coco chanel’s designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for generations. Learn the fine art of couture sewing.
With the couture cardigan jacket, you will be able to follow all the steps involved in replicating the characteristics of this signature jacket, including: Cutting and shaping the jacket sections Sewing princess seaming Setting the sleeve Adding the chain weight Creating the double buttonhole From the skirt to the iconic Chanel suit.
With shaeffer's must-read couture sewing: the couture skirt The Taunton Press, 2015 you will be able to create your own complete Chanel suit with a beautiful fit and finish! Taunton press-Couture Sewing Techniques.
Couture Sewing: Making Designer Trims
A 136-minute sewing workshop allows you to sew along with Shaeffer to achieve professional results. After spending weeks creating a couture, Chanel-inspired suit it would be a shame to skimp on the trim. Among other skills, and braids• create intricate seamed, you’ll learn how to:• topstitch like a pro to achieve a simple yet elegant trim• Apply ribbons, piping, bands, lining, prairie points, and facing trims• Make your very own cord-filled piping and crocheted trimsThe perfect finish to the perfect suit.
Learn how to easily swap out one trim for another when you want a fresh look without creating a whole new garment. Chanel collector and couture sewing expert Claire B. Used book in Good Condition. Taunton press-Couture Sewing Techniques. The devil is in the details. Shaeffer returns with couture sewing: Making Designer Trims to teach you everything you need to know to create and attach the perfect trim to any outfit.
The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results
Packed with professional techniques and tips, The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques takes the mystery out of the sewing and finishing techniques that many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult or are only for professional fashion designers. Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages.
Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The dressmaker's handbook of couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches.
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The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting
Taunton press-Couture Sewing Techniques. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. The result: patterns that fit perfectly!with the complete photo guide to perfect fitting, such as drag lines and foldsHow to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problemsHow to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easilyBasic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterationsSee the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, you'll learn:The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fittingHow to recognize fitting issues, fitted on real people.
Creative Publishing International. Ip-82474. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better.
Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket
Used book in Good Condition. Taunton Press. Tailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Creative Publishing International. Ip-82474. Tailoring offers guidance for every aspect of tailoring a jacket: fitting and pattern alteration, interlinings, seams and finishes, sewing pockets, fabrics and tools, shaping shoulders, vents, setting in sleeves, interfacings, pressing, topstitching, hand stitches, collars, and making perfect buttonholes.
Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit.
The Art of Manipulating Fabric
In the art of manipulating Fabric, Colette Wolff has set herself just this task, and she succeeds brilliantly. Working from the simplest possible form - a flat piece of cloth and a threaded needle - she categorizes all major dimensional techniques, show how they are related, and give examples of variations both traditional and modern.
Creative Publishing International. The result is an encyclopedia of techniques that resurface, reshape, restructure and reconstruct fabric. More than 350 diagrams support the extensive how-tos, then specific sub-techniqueshandsome photos galleries showcase the breathtaking possibilities in each technique and aid visual understanding by emphasizing the sculptured fabric surface with light and shadowTextile artists and quilters, as well as garment and home decor sewers, organized into broad general categories, will expand their design horizons with the almost limitless effects that can be achieved Taunton press-Couture Sewing Techniques.
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More than 100 Pattern Downloads for Collars, Cuffs & Plackets - The Shirtmaking Workbook: Pattern, Design, and Construction Resources
. Used book in Good Condition. Ip-82474. Taunton Press. Announcement from author: march 28, 2017: the link to access the Online Content is found on page 10 in the printed book, under the heading Digital and Online Content. Any further questions, please contact me directly via the Contact form at my website shirtmakingwithdpc.
Com. With this unique and comprehensive workbook by your side, you'll never wonder how to make THAT shirt again. Creative Publishing International. The shirtmaking workbook includes extensive lists and links to further reading, supplies, and references to help make your custom shirtmaking easier and more masterful.
Creative Publishing International. Well, along with how to construct them all, dress, you are in luck! david page coffin, copying or converting a favorite pattern or garment into a more basic pattern ready for customizing to your heart's content, a complete guide to the dress shirt, is back to help you with an amazing collection of custom detail patterns and ideas for men's and women's sport, author of Shirtmaking, understanding and reinventing most any sort of shirt and coat collar type in common use, knit, and even simple coat and jacket shirt styles! Inside you'll find helpful guides to drafting or draping a custom pattern, mastering four different placket types so you can use these classic structures in ways you never imagined, whether you want a couture creation or a workshop coverall.
Making Trousers for Men & Women: A Multimedia Sewing Workshop
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