High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers


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In High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers internationally known sewing expert Claire Schaeffer reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as Geoffrey Beene, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Liz Claiborne, and Calvin Klein. Claire's illustrated, step-by-step instructions let you duplicate the design details made famous in expensive ready-to-wear. Plus, Claire's timesaving patternmaking and copying methods can be used to create one-of-a-kind, original garments. Only a few simple tools and patternmaking skills are needed to copy your favorite garments.




Couture Sewing Techniques


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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.




Serger Secrets


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For those who have mastered the basics and want a challenge, Serger Secrets provides instructions for adding more than 50 techniques to the sewers arsenal. Complete with troubleshooting tips and dozens of inspiring photographs of completed garments, Serger Secrets is guaranteed to bring out the creativity in any designer.




Sewing for the Apparel Industry


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The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. For courses in Industrial Sewing, Introduction to Industry Methods, Sewn Product Techniques, Production Management, Workroom Techniques, and Beginning Apparel Construction. Sewing for the Apparel Industry, 2nd Edition, focuses on the fundamental principles of garment construction, the interrelationship of assembly methods, and the elements which the designer must consider at the outset of individual design creation. It details easy-to-master production operations, while emphasising the equipment, practical skills, and sewing processes used in apparel manufacturing. Efficient and cost effective procedure descriptions complement material on the basic concept of design and desired quality, providing students with an understanding of various production methods and how they affect design decisions and relate to garment quality and labor and material costs.




Sewing for Fashion Designers


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This comprehensive guide explores the fundamental sewing methods fashion designers need and teaches professional garment construction. Chapter One introduces sewing tools and machinery (including industrial machines). It discusses how to work with patterns and explains cutting-out methods. Chapter Two is devoted to different fabrics and how they work, focusing on the construction of a garment, including fastenings and trimmings, and the use of materials to support structured pieces, such as corsets. Hand-sewing techniques and basic seams are explored in Chapter Three. Techniques are demonstrated with step-by-step photographic guides combined with technical drawings. A guide to making garment details and decorations, such as pockets, waistlines, and necklines, is found in Chapter Four. Chapter Five addresses fabric-specific techniques, for everything from lace to neoprene. The best technical approaches to use for patternmaking and construction are discussed for each fabric. Catwalk images demonstrate how these kinds of techniques are employed by designers.




Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry


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Sewing secrets from the fashion industry Look over the shoulders of sewing experts as they show you how to cut and sew the professional way. From sample rooms to production sewing factories, the authors gleaned the best and the fastest garment-sewing techniques and treatments. Sew fast. Sew smart. Make clothes that look better than ready-to-wear. Hundreds of step-by-step photographs and easy-to-understand directions help you: * Master bound button holes * Imitate professional seam finishes on your machine * Create an innovative button placket * Eliminate ease stitching and basting * Sew a lined vest in three hours without any hand stitching * Choose a pocket and waistband that's right for you * Use industry techniques to interface like the pros * Make clothing that fits perfectly no matter what your size




Sew Any Fabric


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Fabric Basics at Your Fingertips Have you ever wished you could call an expert and ask for a five-minute explanation on the particulars of a fabric you are sewing? Claire Shaeffer provides this key information for 88 of today's most popular fabrics. In this handy, easy-to-follow reference, she guides you through all the basics while providing hints, tips, and suggestions base don her 20-plus years as a college instructor, pattern designers, and author. In each concise chapter, Claire shares fabric facts, design ideas, workroom secrets, and her sewing checklist, as well as her sewability classification to advice you on the difficulty of sewing each fabric. Color photographs offer further ideas. The succeeding sections offer sewing techniques and advice on needles, threads, stabilizers, and interfacings. Claire's unique fabric/fiber dictionary cross-reference over 600 additional fabrics. An invaluable reference for any one who sews, Sew Any Fabric provides practical, clear information for novices and inspiration for more experienced sewers who are looking for new ideas and techniques.




No Time To Sew


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Provides patterns and instructions for sewing pants, vests, t-shirts, jackets, skirts, and dresses




Design Room Techniques


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The Ultimate Guidebook to Effortless Clothing Design


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Are you tired of wearing the same clothes as everyone else? Do you dream of creating your own unique wardrobe that reflects your personal style? Look no further! Introducing "The Ultimate Guidebook to Effortless Clothing Design: Unveiling Sewing Secrets for Beginners." This comprehensive guidebook is your ticket to unlocking the world of clothing design and sewing. Whether you're a complete novice or have some basic sewing skills, this book will take you on a journey from beginner to expert in no time. Say goodbye to generic store-bought clothes and hello to one-of-a-kind pieces that will turn heads wherever you go. What sets this guidebook apart from the rest is its focus on effortless design. We understand that not everyone has hours to spend on complicated patterns and intricate details. That's why we've curated a collection of simple yet stylish designs that can be easily customized to suit your taste. With our step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can create stunning garments that look like they came straight off the runway. But this book is not just about sewing techniques. We believe that clothing design is an art form that allows you to express your creativity and individuality. That's why we've included chapters on color theory, fabric selection, and fashion trends. You'll learn how to choose the good fabrics for your designs, how to mix and match colors like a pro, and how to stay ahead of the fashion curve. Get ready to unleash your inner fashionista and create pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind. We understand that starting a new hobby can be overwhelming, but fear not! "The Ultimate Guidebook to Effortless Clothing Design" is designed with beginners in mind. We break down complex concepts into simple, easy-to-understand language, ensuring that you never feel lost or confused. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your wardrobe and unleash your creativity, one stitch at a time. But don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our satisfied readers have to say: "I've always wanted to learn how to sew, but I was intimidated by all the technical jargon. This book made it so easy to understand, and now I can't stop sewing!" - "I never thought I could design my own clothes, but this book proved me wrong. The designs are so chic and the instructions are foolproof. I feel like a fashion designer!" - So what are you waiting for?