The Art of Couture Sewing

Author: Zoya Nudelman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1609018311
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 465

Book Description
The Art of Couture Sewing is a practical guide to custom techniques in the construction of couture garments. Beginning with a brief history of haute couture, the book covers tools and supplies then discusses matching fabrics with the appropriate needle, thread, pressing, and construction techniques. The types of closures, hems and finishes used in couture as well as basic draping techniques 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 fine stitching with added sections on shisha, couching, eyelet overcasting and ribbon rosette stitches. Highly illustrated with photographs of couture designs as well as close-ups of finishes and details, The Art of Couture Sewing will inspire the design of high-quality garments using couture techniques. New to this edition ~Expanded coverage of corset history, design, and construction ~New chapter on constructing large skirts including trains, hoop skirts, and petticoats ~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, Valentino, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Vera Wang ~More than 1,300 color photos and illustrations

Couture Sewing Techniques

Author: Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781600853357
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

Couture Tailoring

Author: Claire Shaeffer
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 1529420911
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 990

Book Description
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.

Couture

Author: Roberta C. Carr
Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
ISBN: 9780935278286
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Couture is an attitude--a non-complex way of thinking about sewing. It's about concepts--how to approach a technique, or a way of accomplishing a particular look. In this book, Carr expresses her philosophy--that there is no one way to do anything in couture sewing--and discusses alternative techniques. Illustrations and photos throughout.

Vintage Couture Tailoring

Author: Thomas von Nordheim
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847975887
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 506

Book Description
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.

The Art of Tailoring

Author: Yukio Kakita
Publisher: ESMOD
ISBN: 2909617939
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
How to tailor a woman's and man's suit, step by step. Thanks to his skills inherited from the top Parisian tailors, Yukio Kakita helps comprehend the sensitivity behind the techniques for making a suit. Follow his step-by-step explanations to understand how cuts andshapes, reinforced by the inside structure, can express your desires and take you from ready-to-wear to Luxury Womens wear to Bespoke men’s suits and thus discover ... The Art of Tailoring. ABOUT THE AUTHOR After spending many years working for high end fahion brands, Yukio Kakita now manages his own tailoring workshop in Tokyo where he also teaches men gaments at ESMOD. More than a master, this great teacher knows how to guide tailoring apprentices towards success in his book ""The Art of Tailoring"" (ESMOD Editions).

The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques

Author: Lynda Maynard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789812752291
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description

The Art of Dressmaking

Author: Butterick Publishing Company
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description

A Guide to Fashion Sewing

Author: Connie Amaden-Crawford
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1628921846
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
A Guide to Fashion Sewing, 6th Edition, provides a comprehensive fashion sewing resource for beginning and advanced sewers alike. Readers will learn how to assemble and construct designs of various styles using proven industry methods for more than 100 sewing applications. Chapters cover everything from sewing equipment, measurements, and fabric selection to actual garment assembly. Filled with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and large, clear illustrations, this book is an indispensable resource for constructing quality garments. Accompanying video demonstrations help readers learn at their own pace basic sewing skills and techniques such a seams, darts, bias binding, zipper, and garment assembly. The new edition features an updated design, new industrial sewing machine information and photographs, and expanded information on tailoring. Amaden-Crawford has added convenient metric measurement equivalents to the text, helpful project checklists to aid self-assessment of completed project, and 1/2 scale patterns to make sample garment assembly easier than ever before. PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395284. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.

The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting

Author: Pati Palmer
Publisher: Sewing for Real People
ISBN: 9781618471017
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Includes text from the previously published title, Fit for real people.