Couture sewing techniques
By: Claire B. Shaeffer.
Publisher: Taunton Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Newton, CT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 217
Subjects: Dressmaking; Tailoring (Women's)
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-215) and index.
"A Threads book"--Cover.
Table of contents: title: Introduction
pagenum: 2; label: Part I
title: The Basics of Couture Sewing
pagenum: 4; label: Chapter 1
title: Inside the World of Haute Couture
pagenum: 6; label: Chapter 2
title: The Art of Hand Sewing
pagenum: 20; label: Chapter 3
title: Shaping the Garment
pagenum: 34
subtitle: Seams, Darts and Pressing Techniques; label: Chapter 4
title: Edge Finishes
pagenum: 60
subtitle: Hems, Facings and Bindings; label: Chapter 5
title: Closures
pagenum: 80; label: Part II
title: Applying Couture Techniques
pagenum: 98; label: Chapter 6
title: Skirts and Pants
pagenum: 100; label: Chapter 7
title: Blouses and Dresses
pagenum: 118; label: Chapter 8
title: Sleeves
pagenum: 134; label: Chapter 9
title: Pockets
pagenum: 150; label: Chapter 10
title: Jackets and Coats
pagenum: 162; label: Chapter 11
title: Eveningwear
pagenum: 186; title: Selected Glossary of Terms
pagenum: 212; title: Metric Conversion Chart
pagenum: 213; title: Bibliography
pagenum: 214; title: Sources of Supply
pagenum: 215; title: Index
pagenum: 216