"The subject is couture -- not complex. It's about concepts -- how to approach a technique, or a way of accomplishing a particular look. It's a 'how-to' book, but it's a 'how-to-think' book as well. ... With each technique it gives the reasons why, the alternatives, when to use each one and the results to expect. ... Seamstresses create beautiful clothing by analyzing problems and choosing from alternative techniques, and then selecting the best solutions to create their version of perfection." -- PAGE 5
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Mary Anne Benedetto
Notes
Gift of Mary Anne Benedetto, October 2022.
Lexicon
Search Terms
costume design, couture, dressmaking, sewing--patterns, sewing--study and teaching, tailoring (women's)
Legacy Lexicon
Category
Book
Book Details
Author
Roberta C. Carr
Editor
Pati Palmer
Publisher
Palmer/Pletsch Associates
Place Published
City
Portland, OR
Date Published
1993
ISBN
093527832X, 0935278281
Notes
Length: 208
General Notes
Note Type
Contents
Note
The fantasy of the couture -- The history of the couture -- The new couturier -- The "rules" of couture -- The vocabulary of the couture -- The anatomy of a couture garment -- Checklist for tissue fitting and fit-as-you-sew -- Absolutely fundamental -- Pressing -- Couture details -- Darts -- The bias -- Bias binding: a couture finish -- Piping -- Gathers -- Circular ruffles -- The princess line -- Sleeves: glorious sleeves -- Sleeve heads -- Shoulder pads -- Designing sleeves -- Topstitching -- Pockets -- Buttonholes -- Elegant padded hangers.
