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Couture Tailoring

Author : Claire Shaeffer
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1529420911
Total Pages : 990 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (294 download)

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Download or read book Couture Tailoring written by Claire Shaeffer and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Claire Shaeffer teaches you everything you need to know to plan and sew the perfect jacket. Based on couture techniques learnt from master tailors, this book begins with the equipment, materials, design elements, and sewing and construction techniques used in all types of tailoring. Part Two provides an illustrated step-by-step guide to making a couture jacket, explaining all the design options and alternative methods for making every element including collars, sleeves and pockets. Couture Tailoring includes over 800 step-by-step illustrations throughout, over 200 photographs of couture jackets by Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and more than 100 couture tips. Any aspiring tailor must have this book in their fashion library.

Vintage Couture Tailoring

Author : Thomas von Nordheim
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847975887
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book Vintage Couture Tailoring written by Thomas von Nordheim and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft, which has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms. Nothing feels quite so luxurious or sophisticated as bespoke clothes, but the tailoring skills they require are often seen to be shrouded in mystery and the clothes therefore only accessible to the rich and famous. This practical book reveals the trade secrets of couture tailoring and brings vintage couture tailoring within the reach of all. With step-by-step photographs and professional tips throughout, it shows how a ladies' jacket is made and thereby introduces a range of fundamental tailoring techniques. These can be used for garments for either gender, as well as other sewing projects: moulding fabric to shape with the iron; employing loose interfacings; hollow shoulder construction; pad stitching canvas; interlining and weighting hems;making tailored and bound buttonholes;.... and many more forgotten techniques.Written by a tailor of international repute, Vintage Couture Tailoring is dedicated to all who appreciate the highest standard of craftsmanship, and who like using their eyes and hands to produce beautiful garments.Vintage couture tailoring is practised by only a few establishments around the world today and this practical book reveals the trade secrets of couture tailoring. An invaluable guide for professionals wishing to further their skills, and for enthusiasts with an interest in traditional tailoring. Shows how to make a ladies' jacket from preparation through to assembly and reveals the exquisite finishing details that are the hallmark of couture tailoring. Superbly illustrated with 417 colour step-by-step photographs.Thomas von Nordheim is a tailor of international repute.

Couture Sewing Techniques

Author : Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 1600853358
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Couture Sewing Techniques written by Claire B. Shaeffer and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Bridal Couture

Author : Susan Khalje
Publisher : Krause Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780801987571
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (875 download)

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Book Synopsis Bridal Couture by : Susan Khalje

Download or read book Bridal Couture written by Susan Khalje and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a fantasy! Susan Khalje guides readers through the principles and techniques of designing, constructing, and embellishing wedding gowns and evening wear. Ideal for the bride-to-be or seamstress. Learn how to choose the right fabric, work with lace, and problem solve tricky construction issues.

Couture Sewing

Author : Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781600855047
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Couture Sewing written by Claire B. Shaeffer and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Learn the tailoring techniques and sewing secrets of such renowned designers as Chanel, Dior, and Balenciaga...a complete sewing workshop packaged in a DVD and book ensemble. Whether you want to add a special detail to a project or bring couture elegance, detail, and polish to all that you sew, this book-plus-DVD workshop offers essential technical know-how." -- Back cover.

Tailoring

Author : Creative Publishing International
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
ISBN 13 : 1589236092
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Tailoring written by Creative Publishing International and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit. Written for the intermediate sewer who wants to move on to more challenging projects, this book ensures success with detailed, step-by-step instructions, more than 400 photos, in-depth discussions about products and how to use them. Tailoring offers guidance for every aspect of tailoring a jacket: fitting and pattern alteration, fabrics and tools, interfacings, interlinings, seams and finishes, hand stitches, collars, pressing, topstitching, shaping shoulders, setting in sleeves, sewing pockets, vents, and making perfect buttonholes.

Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear

Author : Denis Antoine
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1501372068
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (13 download)

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Book Synopsis Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear by : Denis Antoine

Download or read book Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear written by Denis Antoine and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its first publication, Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear has been the authoritative resource for custom hand tailoring production. Providing in-depth, step-by-step instructions for the processes required by bespoke and couture-level manufacturing, this book retains its value and relevance for young and established tailors alike. Continuing this great tradition, the third edition introduces new discussions of traditional tailoring processes in the industry and highlights the value of hand-crafted construction in the context of environmentally-sustainable design. New to this Edition: - Learning Objectives let you know what you'll learn in each chapter - New Tricks of the Trade feature offers helpful tips - End of chapter discussion questions help you test your knowledge of the chapter concepts - A new, extended Glossary and Key Terms throughout emphasize a renewed focus on essential vocabulary STUDIO Features Include: - Download additional student exercises to practice newly learned skills - Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources Include: - The Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom - PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing:

Author : Gretchen Hirsch
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9781584799917
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing: written by Gretchen Hirsch and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheets of patterns are in an envelope inside the front cover, each sheet is doubled sided.

The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques

Author : Lynda Maynard
Publisher : Interweave
ISBN 13 : 9781596682474
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (824 download)

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Book Synopsis The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques by : Lynda Maynard

Download or read book The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques written by Lynda Maynard and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult "secrets," from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and applique. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included.

Designer Techniques

Author : Kenneth D. King
Publisher : Sterling/Sew Information Resources
ISBN 13 : 9780806994901
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (949 download)

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Download or read book Designer Techniques written by Kenneth D. King and published by Sterling/Sew Information Resources. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sewing expert on PBS's SEWING TODAY show offers professional shortcuts and helpful hints. Kenneth King guides readers from choosing the right fashion fabrics all the way to the finishing touches. Get a peek into an expert's "bag of tricks" as he explains the secrets of edge finishing, piping, pockets, the tailored shoulder, and much more.

The Art of Couture Sewing

Author : Zoya Nudelman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1609019210
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis The Art of Couture Sewing by : Zoya Nudelman

Download or read book The Art of Couture Sewing written by Zoya Nudelman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Couture Sewing, 2nd Edition is a practical guide to custom techniques in the construction of couture garments. Beginning with a brief history of haute couture, the book moves on to cover tools and supplies, matching fabrics with the appropriate needles and threads, pressing, and construction techniques. Basic draping skills, corset construction, and tailoring, as well as the variety of closures, hems and finishes used in couture are discussed. The text is filled with step-by-step techniques along with clear instructions and illustrations. Nudelman covers many embellishment techniques, including beading, embroidering, and an expanded range of fine and decorative stitches including eyelet overcasting and ribbon rosette. Highly illustrated with photographs of couture designs as well as close-ups of finishes and details, The Art of Couture Sewing, 2nd Edition will inspire the design of high-quality garments using haute couture construction methods. New to this edition ~Expanded coverage of the construction of facings, linings, underlinings, interlinings, and interfacings (Chapter 4) ~All-new chapter on constructing large skirts including trains, hoop skirts, and petticoats (Chapter 6) ~Chapter 8 features new fabric manipulation and embellishment techniques including couching, eyelet stitching, ribbon embroidery, goldwork, beadwork are stitching, motif beaded embroidery methods, and working with sequins, rhinestones, and crystals. ~Updated fashion photographs and new illustrations throughout the book Features ~End-of-chapter biographies discuss notable designers and their couture techniques, such as Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Vera Wang, Alexander McQueen, and Elie Saab ~More than 850 color images, including over 185 updated fashion photographs and new illustrations digitally drawn by the author

Cool Couture

Author : Kenneth King
Publisher : Creative Publishing international
ISBN 13 : 1616733667
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book Cool Couture written by Kenneth King and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cool Couture is a home sewer’s guide to professional, designer-quality construction and finishing. Fashion designer Kenneth King provides step-by-step instruction in the basic, reliable techniques of classical couture. He provides his own shortcuts, careful instruction, and advice to help home sewers of every level produce impeccable results. Each technique is presented with simple how-to drawings and detailed step-by-step instruction. Fashion-forward photographs of the designer’s own couture garments and tight shots of fabrics and construction and decorative detail show the finished effects. This book is an essential reference book of couture techniques for home sewers.

Creating Couture Embellishment

Author : Ellen W. Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781780679488
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (794 download)

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Download or read book Creating Couture Embellishment written by Ellen W. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating Couture Embellishment offers a step-by-step guide to manipulating fabric and making and applying a rich variety of embellishments. Chapters cover fabric-manipulation techniques of pleating, quilting, tucking, ruffling, shirring and smocking, as well as the fabrication and application of feathers, beading, embroidery, flowers, decorative ribbons and bows, bias bindings and piping, fringe, braids and passementerie. The heirloom quality created by the insertion or application of lace is also explored. A comprehensive sourcebook of ideas for the student, professional and home sewer alike.

Ladies Couture Tailoring

Author : Michelle Pye
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785009176
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Ladies Couture Tailoring written by Michelle Pye and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this practical guide, Michelle Pye demystifies the process of making a handmade jacket. As an experienced bespoke tailor and teacher, she explains each step of the process from making a toile for fitting, cutting out, inserting the pockets, the application of the sleeves and collar, through to hand finishing and pressing the jacket. Much emphasis is placed on the preparation stage and then the alteration steps to ensure you get a fantastic fit. As well as explaining tailoring terms, Ladies Couture Tailoring warns of common mistakes and describes the techniques of the trade – such as using a clapper to absorb steam or shrinking out fullness to make the sleeve easier to put in – so you can enjoy making your jacket as much as wearing it. It is a rare opportunity to learn from an experienced tailor keen to share her skills and advise you throughout with her personal tips.

Stylehacking, Sew a Creative Wardrobe

Author : Karoline Dahrling Hughes
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1644031159
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Stylehacking, Sew a Creative Wardrobe written by Karoline Dahrling Hughes and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your clothing basics into a stylish wardrobe! Get inspired to elevate your wardrobe with dozens of tips and tricks on creating handmade, fashionable creating fashionable, wardrobe pieces. Dream about it one day and wear it the next. Take the essentials found in every closet (a camisole, a tee, a jumper, a pair of trousers, and leggings) and learn how to transform them into something new. Advice ranges from hemming and elastic techniques, stitch and fabric guides, and basic sewing principles. Perfect for sewing beginners looking to conquer clothing, you'll learn how to sew a top, trousers, skirts, and other fashion favorites. Also great for more experienced sewists looking to get creative with new timesaving garment tricks. All creatives can find something to design with 30+ wardrobe ideas from basic tee dress to cardigans, kimonos, bike shorts, and so much more. Stylehacking is made for every sewist to succeed—there is no time spent on measuring, on decrypting the lines on paper patterns, or altering premade patterns. Take 5 basic pieces (tank top, t-shirt, sweater, trousers, and leggings) from your closet to make templates from which you can create an endless variety of garments Includes over 30 styles to get creative with Stylehacking is easy! No paper patterns, no sizing, and no fuss

Couture Sewing: the Couture Skirt

Author : Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781627103879
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Couture Sewing: the Couture Skirt written by Claire B. Shaeffer and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fashion design historian and haute couture expert focuses on the garments created by Chanel and offers home sewers the inside scoop on techniques, construction methods and design-atelier industry secrets to create their own impressive clothing. Includes companion step-by-step DVD. Original.

The Complete Book of Tailoring

Author : Adele Margolis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781648370380
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Tailoring written by Adele Margolis and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this indispensable guide, sewing expert Adele Margolis offers simple instructions for creating custom-fitted clothing. Featuring 340 drawings, this book covers classical and contemporary tailoring, from stitches to finished product.