Couture Sewing Techniques

If you can sew, you can sew couture.

Fashion historian and couture expert Claire B. Shaeffer opens the door to the techniques used in the world''s most prestigious fashion houses. In this revised and updated edition of the classic reference, she demystifies couture garment construction and shows sewers how to apply professional methods to garments of every type.

No one explains couture construction more clearly than Shaeffer. From hand sewing and edge finishes to closures, shaping, tailoring, and specialty fabrics, she reveals the techniques that give couture garments their exceptional fit, structure, and beauty. 

Inside you''ll learn:

• Couture hand-sewing methods
• Edge finishes and professional garment details
• Closures, pockets, sleeves, and jackets
• Tailoring and garment shaping techniques
• Working with specialty fabrics
• Techniques for skirts, eveningwear, and more
• How to apply couture methods to your own projects

Featuring hundreds of color photographs, detailed illustrations, and clear step-by-step instruction, Couture Sewing Techniques remains one of the most respected resources available for home sewers, dressmakers, tailoring enthusiasts, and fashion design students seeking professional results.