The Art of Couture Sewing is a practical guide to the fine construction practices used in couture workrooms. Beginning with a brief history of couture, the book will provide fully-illustrated instructions on constructing a couture dress from start to finish. It will cover draping techniques used in designing shirts, skirts and dresses and will also include discussions of corsetry and executing accurate stitches. After reading this book, students will understand the various haute couture methods, particularly how these ...
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The Art of Couture Sewing is a practical guide to the fine construction practices used in couture workrooms. Beginning with a brief history of couture, the book will provide fully-illustrated instructions on constructing a couture dress from start to finish. It will cover draping techniques used in designing shirts, skirts and dresses and will also include discussions of corsetry and executing accurate stitches. After reading this book, students will understand the various haute couture methods, particularly how these methods affect design decisions and relate to the quality of these very special garments. Features -- Describes each application in detail, with step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations -- Matches fabrics to the appropriate needle, thread, pressing, and construction techniques -- Projects at the end of each chapter help students to fine tune their skills -- Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom -- Powerpoint presentation
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