Couture sewing techniques

Name/Title

Couture sewing techniques

Entry/Object ID

TT519.5.S48 1993

Description

Presents the finest sewing techniques in the world as they're actually practiced in couture workrooms.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Kristen Huntley Estate

Notes

Gift of Kristen Huntley Estate, March 2023.

Lexicon

Search Terms

couture, dressmaking, sewing, tailoring (women's)

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Claire B. Shaeffer

Publisher

Taunton Press

Place Published

City

Newtown, CT

Date Published

1993

ISBN

0942391888, 9780942391886, 1561584975, 9781561584970

LCCN

93005680

Notes

Length: 217

General Notes

Note Type

Contents

Note

Introduction -- Part I: The basics of couture sewing -- Inside the world of haute couture -- The art of hand sewing -- Shaping the garment: Seams, darts, and pressing techniques -- Edge finishes: hems, facings, and bindings -- Closures -- Part II: Applying couture techniques -- Skirts and pants -- Blouses and dresses -- Sleeves -- Pockets -- Jackets and coats -- Eveningwear -- Selected glossary of terms -- Metric conversion chart.