Couture sewing techniques
Book |
Revised and updated. |
Taunton Press,
Newtown, CT :
c2011.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Colborne | 646.4 SHA | Adult Non-fiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
"The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. 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. 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. Readers learn all the basics -- and more importantly: how to apply the techniques -- on skirts and sleeves, pockets and jackets, evening gowns, and more. Gorgeous photos, clear illustrations, and concise language combine to make this the most complete couture-sewing course available. Best-selling couture sewing reference that presents in clear photos and illustrations and concise prose the basics and applications of couture sewing, as well as its cultural importance"--Provided by publisher.
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Details
- ISBN: 9781600853357 (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: 250 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.print
- Edition: Revised and updated.
- Publisher: Newtown, CT : Taunton Press, c2011.
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note: Part One : the basics of couture sewing -- Inside the world of haute couture -- The art of hand sewing -- Shaping the garment -- Edge finishes -- Closures -- Part Two : applying couture techniques -- Skirts & pants -- Blouses & dresses -- Sleeves -- Pockets -- Jackets & coats -- Designing with fabric -- Special occasions -- Selected glossary of terms -- Metric equivalency chart -- Bibliography -- Resources -- Index.