Couture Sewing: The Couture Skirt: More Sewing Secrets from a Chanel Collector

By Claire B. Shaeffer

A must-have guide for anyone looking to create a designer-quality couture skirt inspired by the iconic style of Coco Chanel.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewers alike, this book and DVD set reveals the insider secrets of couture construction, allowing you to craft a timeless, elegant skirt.

Key features: Expert Instruction: Learn professional couture sewing techniques from Chanel expert Claire B. Shaeffer, with step-by-step guidance on cutting, fitting, stitching, and constructing a flawless skirt.200+ Detailed Photos: Visual instruction throughout the book makes even the most complex techniques easy to understand.90-Minute DVD Workshop: Follow along with Shaeffer in a comprehensive sewing workshop that showcases essential techniques and tips drawn from her personal couture collection.Signature Couture Techniques: Master key details like fabric selection, linings, waistbands, seam finishes, and skirt planning to achieve the distinct elegance of a Chanel-inspired faux-wrap skirt.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1627103872
• ISBN13: 9781627103879
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.9" x 10.0"