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Packed with professional techniques and tips, The Dressmaker’s Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques takes the mystery out of the sewing and fi nishing techniques that many dressmakers assume are either extremely diffi cult or are only for professional fashion designers.
Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages. Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The Dressmaker’s Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult “secrets,” from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and appliqué. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included.
Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages. Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The Dressmaker’s Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult “secrets,” from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and appliqué. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included.
About the Author
Lynda Maynard has been designing and sewing clothes much of her life. She has a B.A. in textiles and clothing from San Jose State University and is an adjunct professor in the fashion design departments of two community colleges and a private design school in the San Francisco Bay area. She also has a private clientele challenging her to develop innovative techniques to create a superior
product. She is known in the industry as a fit specialist and is the author of the audio book De-Mystifying Fit.
product. She is known in the industry as a fit specialist and is the author of the audio book De-Mystifying Fit.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
good source!,
By Quoc Nguyen (Ottawa, ON, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results (Hardcover-spiral)
This book is a very good source of professional industrial/home-sewing book. I don't know why it was label couture sewing, since there's no instructions at all on hand sewing techniques. However, the book presents sophisticated finishing alternatives, which are worth trying, in clear, comprehensive step-by-step format . To have a better view on haute couture sewing, I recommend other sources.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A bit disapointed,
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This review is from: The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results (Hardcover-spiral)
I think it could have had more picture to demonstrate the technique and I thought they were gonna be more "industry secrets" I didn't learn anything new. Great book for intermediate or beginner sewer though.
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you love real couture, this book is for you,
This review is from: The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results (Hardcover-spiral)
There are books and there are books about couture techniques, but, so far Lynda Maynard's book tops them all. With such clear blow-by-blow explanations and beautiful photographs, one cannot help but fall in love with the techniques of the great couture artists.
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