Couture Sewing Techniques
Couture Sewing Techniques

Author: Claire B. Shaeffer

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600853357

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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.

Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide
Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide

Author: Claire Shaeffer

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2008-12-31

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 9780896895362

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Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide is your one-stop sewing resource, with answers to the most common sewing questions and details about the latest advancements in sewing. This new, thoroughly updated edition contains everything you need to know, and will surely be a reference you will review again and again. In addition to an extensive glossary with answers to the most common sewing questions, this must-have guide includes easy-to-read charts for needle sizes and thread and stabilizer types. It also includes 225 full-color photos and a fabric and fiber dictionary. Truly a one-stop reference when looking for answers.

The Dressmaker's Technique Bible
The Dressmaker's Technique Bible

Author: Lorna Knight

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780715329542

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Offers techniques for designing and making clothes, whether you are following a pattern, adding embellishements, or designing garments from scratch. This book includes illustrated instructions, which explain the essential dressmaking techniques. It is suitable for beginners, or those who are already designing or making their own clothes.

Complete Dressmaking Skills
Complete Dressmaking Skills

Author: Lorna Knight

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781782210245

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This comprehensive guide provides instruction in a wide range of dressmaking techniques, from how to use and adapt patterns, to sewing hems, zippers, and adding embellishments.

Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction
Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction

Author: Annete Fischer

Publisher: AVA Publishing

Published: 2008-12-24

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 2940373752

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This volume leads the reader through the essential stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping a mannequin, to finishing and haberdashery.

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking

Author: Lauren Stowell

Publisher: PAGE STREET PUB

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1624144535

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"This comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. [The authors] have endeavored to ... [bring] historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room. Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes--the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown and Round Gown--using the same hand sewing techniques done by historic dressmakers. From large hoops to full bums, wool petticoats to grand silk gowns, ruffled aprons to big feathered hats, this manual has project patterns and instructions for every level of 18th century sewing enthusiast"--Amazon.com.

Sample Workbook to Accompany Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers
Sample Workbook to Accompany Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers

Author: Julie Cole

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2014-06-05

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 160901880X

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This companion workbook consists of project instructions and card stock worksheets in a 3-hole binder for convenient storage. Using these resources, students can store sewn sample garment details and record design information for design projects. The instructions for each project list the supplies and tasks needed to prepare the samples, plus clear cross references to sewing techniques in the textbook, Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers, 2nd Edition, and the supplementary half-scales patterns available to complete projects. Sample and Sewing worksheets are made of card stock for durable sample mounting and include space to attach sample and label sewing techniques, fabric type, fiber content, lining type, interfacing type, stitching order, stitch length, and notes on where to use the stitching technique on a garment and stitching mistakes. As students use the workbook to practice the sewing techniques, it becomes an ongoing resource and part of the design student's fashion library.

Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques

Author: Kristina Harris

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-04-22

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0486320170

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Vintage guide offered turn-of-the-century seamstresses clear instructions for altering patterns and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding gowns, coats, maternity wear, children's clothing, and other apparel.