Sewing for the Apparel Industry, 2/e focuses on the fundamental principles of garment construction, the interrelationship of assembly methods, and the elements which the designer must consi
If you want your notched collars to lie smoothly, like Ellen Tracy's, or your buttonholes finished to custom-tailored perfection, or your interfaced hems to have the impeccable look of Chanel, this is
Bestselling author Claire Shaeffer teaches you everything you need to know to design and sew the perfect jacket. Based on couture techniques learnt from master tailors, this book begins with the equip
Sewing for the Apparel Industry, Second Edition, focuses on the fundamental principles of garment construction, the interrelationship of assembly methods, and the elements which the designer must co
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
Thanks to her unique insider-expertise in the couture industry, Claire Shaeffer offers home sewers the techniques and knowledge to create garments with true designer professionalism. This book/DVD set
The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritati
You have spent weeks creating a couture, Chanel-inspired suit: selecting fabric, measuring, cutting, basting, sewing, finessing each element so that it would make the master herself proud. To finish i
"If you want to make a jacket with the impeccable look of Chanel, this is the book to have. The Couture Cardigan Jacket presents sewing methods Claire Shaeffer developed based on her knowledge of haut
