Name/Title
High-fashion sewing secrets from the world's best designersEntry/Object ID
TT519.5.S482 1997Description
"Internationally known sewing expert Claire Shaeffer reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as Geoffrey Beene, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Liz Claiborne, and Calvin Klein. Claire's illustrated, step-by-step instructions let you duplicate the design details made famous in expensive ready-to-wear. Plus, Claire's timesaving patternmaking and copying methods can be used to create one-of-a-kind, original garments." -- BOOK JACKETAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Kristen Huntley EstateNotes
Gift of Kristen Huntley Estate, March 2023.Lexicon
Search Terms
dressmaking, dressmaking--pattern design, dressmaking--patterns, tailoring (women's)Book Details
Author
Claire B. ShaefferPublisher
Rodale PressDate Published
1997ISBN
0875967175, 9780875967172, 1579544150, 9781579544157LCCN
96029302Notes
Length: 245General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
Part I: Fast & fancy -- Fancy construction techniques -- Seams -- Facings -- Hems -- Bindings -- Fancy details -- Pockets and flaps -- Collars and lapels -- Plackets and fasteners -- Just fancy -- Trims -- Wraps and shawls -- Behind the seams -- Inner secrets -- Interfacings and linings -- Part II: Design basics -- Make your own patterns -- Preparing to make a pattern -- Plotting a pattern -- Copy a garment -- Prepare to copy a garment -- Foolproof copying -- Patternmaking basics -- Elements of design -- Darts -- Necklines -- Tucks -- Button closures -- Design worksheet -- Glossary.