Learn the timeless skills and techniques of sewing designer quality fashions, and creating one of a kind, custom fitted pieces that have shape, strength and beauty.
Table of Content
Introduction Chapter 1: Premium Fabrics *Handling fine fabrics *Selecting and caring for fine fabrics *Working with bold patterns: stripes, plaids, flowers *Laying out and matching bold designs Chapter 2: Fitting *Taking measurements *Matching pattern to figure measurements *Matching pattern to muslin (in depth) Chapter 3: Couture Techniques *Basic stitches of couturier *Collars *Linings visible and invisible *Pickets discreet flat welting *Hemlines flared or reinforced *Waistlines inset, contour, seamed *Seams welt, corner, etc. *Fasteners concealed or revealed
About the author
Colleen Dorsey is a writer specializing in the craft and hobby industry, and an editor at Design Originals and Fox Chapel Publishing. Colleen has edited books on many topics, including foam and paper crafts, jewelry making, and children's crafts. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in creative writing, and in her spare time she enjoys writing fiction, making jewelry, and upcycling findings into crafty new items.
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