Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Shaeffer

With clarity and a profound respect for technique and application, Claire Shaeffer brings one into an haute-couture atelier, where the realm of possibility has no boundaries. She imparts the secrets of hand-work that allow a garment to become weightless, a wisp of dimension for the wearer. She pays homage to the gods of the craft and bows to the church of haute couture. --Ralph Rucci, designer

As every "Vogue Patterns " reader knows, Claire Shaeffer can unravel couture garment construction better than anyone, and her revised and updated version of "Couture Sewing Techniques" is the authoritative guide to haute couture techniques in it, Shaeffer demystifies designer garments and gives you the confidence to try the techniques and practiced in the ateliers of the haute couture. A must-have for all serious sewers. -Vogue Patterns

About the Author
Claire Shaeffer is an internationally respected author, lecturer, college instructor and columnist. Her innovative sewing techniques and easy-to-read instructions have guided readers and students through many sewing facets of the garment industry. Claire Shaeffer based her knowledge of haute couture construction and meticulous research studying original Chanels in museum archives and her own collection. She wrote the celebrated Couture Sewing Techniques for Taunton Press and has authored and starred in a multitude of successful videos on couture sewing.

REVIEWS

yes Claire !

could be better...

The book is informative and very useful
Lots of information and instructions
Good images to illustrate instructions
Advanced sewing techniques explained, some basics as well
Lot's of extra detail to finishing and fit technique
Interesting History facts and photographs which are very rare

A lot of photographs of author's own designer couture collection, which are beautiful but not useful
A bit out-dated and old-fashioned
A bit scary for beginners because of its advanced levels
Too much history instead of instructions
Instructions are only for the more advanced seamstress

Notes:

This book is not a Dummie's handbook for home sewers. It is a nice addition to your library in your sewing-studio. The book is ideal as a finishing touch for your projects or as a deepening of your knowledge and techniques.