Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques : Essential Step-By-Step Book
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- 9781596682474
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1596682477
ISBN-13
9781596682474
eBay Product ID (ePID)
81826419
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques : Essential Step-By-Step Techniques for Professional Results
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sewing, Reference, Fashion
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Spiral
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
5 oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-032464
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"I strongly recommend this book for anyone trying to wrap their mind around fitting and sewing techniques. The couture techniques detailed in this book can easily be applied to many different style garments." - Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
Dewey Decimal
646.2
Synopsis
Packed with professional techniques and tips, The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques takes the mystery out of the sewing and finishing techniques that many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult or are only for professional fashion designers. Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages. Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult secrets, from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and applique. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included., Packed with professional techniques and tips, The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques takes the mystery out of the sewing and finishing techniques that many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult or are only for professional fashion designers. Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages. Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult "secrets," from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and applique. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included., Packed with fascinating techniques and tips,The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniquestakes the mystery out of the kind of techniques than many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult, or are only for the professional fashion designers. Author, fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple, step-by-step stages. She teaches how, once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and their projects will have a more refined look.The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniquesproves how easy it is to achieve stunning results once a sewists understands better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Several seemingly difficult "secrets" are also explained in detail and demonstrated clearly, from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus learn how to master finishing touches-from textured stitches to couching and appliqué.The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniquesspills all the insider secrets of professional dressmakers and includes "Catch-up" panels and refresher notes for novices. Maynard also adds a complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography to get sewists back behind their machines with confidence and for truly amazing results.
LC Classification Number
TT713.M37 2010
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