The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques
Author : Lynda Maynard
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,52 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 9789812752291
Couture Sewing Techniques
Author : Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,61 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781600853357
Book Description
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.
Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
Author : Kristina Harris
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 27,5 MB
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0486320170
Book Description
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.
The Dressmaker's Technique Bible
Author : Lorna Knight
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,68 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 9780715329542
Book Description
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.
Dressmaking
Author : Alison Smith
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 24,82 MB
Release : 2012-08-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 146540516X
Book Description
An invaluable resource, Dressmaking will guide you through all the stages of making, altering, and customizing clothes. Starting with the Tools and Materials, you will learn what you need to buy and how to use it. The Fabrics chapter demonstrates the drape and weave of fabrics and explains the best uses of each. The Patterns chapter covers everything from understanding a pattern to altering one. In General Techniques, close-up photography and guiding annotation to explain key techniques step by step. A section on Basic Patterns and Variations then guides you through creating six garments. Patterns and detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for a skirt, dress, shirt, tee, jacket, and pair of trousers. Instructions are also given for possible variations of each garment. Finally, chapters on Alterations and repairs and Customizing offer practical tips for repairing worn items and inspiration for modernizing tired pieces. Packed with essential advice and inspiration, this is the dressmaking bible that no budding seamstress should be without.
Sample Workbook to Accompany Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers
Author : Julie Cole
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 35,49 MB
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Design
ISBN : 160901880X
Book Description
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.
Bridal Couture
Author : Susan Khalje
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,61 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780801987571
Book Description
Create a fantasy! Susan Khalje guides readers through the principles and techniques of designing, constructing, and embellishing wedding gowns and evening wear. Ideal for the bride-to-be or seamstress. Learn how to choose the right fabric, work with lace, and problem solve tricky construction issues.
Couture Techniques
Author : Fox Chapel Publishing
Publisher : Design Originals
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,26 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781565235342
Book Description
"llustrated Guide to Sewing: Couture Techniques" guides readers through the characteristics that separate basic sewing from couture such as a custom fit, meticulous handwork, and quality construction. Starting with an overview on important topics such as working with fine fabrics, custom fitting garments, and hand stitching, readers will go on to learn how to create one-of-a-kind fashions that have shape, strength, and beauty with close-up chapters on creating couture collars, necklines, sleeves, and more
Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide
Author : Claire Shaeffer
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 46,89 MB
Release : 2008-12-31
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780896895362
Book Description
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.
Sewing for Fashion Designers
Author : Anette Fischer
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 18,61 MB
Release : 2015-04-06
Category : Design
ISBN : 1780677049
Book Description
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.
