Couture Sewing Techniques
Couture Sewing Techniques
Summary
A guide to the techniques of couture sewing. The author introduces the reader to the world of haute couture, sharing the craftsmanship of the most skilled artisans in the world, including: Christian Dior; Yves St Laurent; Coco Chanel; Hubert de Givenchy; and Schiaparelli.
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Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire B Shaeffer
A guide to the techniques of couture sewing. The book begins with hand-sewing, the basis for every haute couture garment and then introduces the reader to the world of haute couture, sharing the craftsmanship of the most skilled artisans in the world, including: Christian Dior; Yves St Laurent; Coco Chanel; Hubert de Givenchy; Balenciaga; Schiaparelli; Valentino; and Lecoanet Hemant. The guide also includes over 100 colour photographs and 131 step-by-step pattern illustrations.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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781561584970 |
| ISBN 10 | 1561584975 |
| Title | Couture Sewing Techniques |
| Author | Claire B Shaeffer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taunton Press Inc |
| Year published | 2001-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 218 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |