Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Schaeffer

A guide to the techniques of couture sewing. The book begins with hand-sewing, the basis for every haute couture garment and then introduces the reader to the world of haute couture, sharing the craftsmanship of the most skilled artisans in the world, including: Christian Dior; Yves St Laurent; Coco Chanel; Hubert de Givenchy; Balenciaga; Schiaparelli; Valentino; and Lecoanet Hemant. The guide also includes over 100 colour photographs and 131 step-by-step pattern illustrations.

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

go Claire !

could be better...

Lots of informations and instructions.
Good images to illustrate instructions.
Advanced sewing techniques explained, some basics as well.
Interesting history facts and photographs which are very rare.
If you are interested in hand-sewing: Lots of information.

A bit out-dated and old-fashioned.
Too much history instead of instructions.
Instructions are only for the more advanced seamstress.

NOTES:

This book is really an in-depth study of Haute Couture. If you want to know more about the history,  the Couture House,  the special sewing techniques; it is your book.  But do not expect a stp-by-step sewing guide. 

Interesting and informative book for people who are really interested in the Haute Couture World or studying at Sewing or Arts Schools.