TY  - BOOK
TI  - Couture techniques : : the home sewing guide to creating designer looks
SN  - 9781565235342
AV  - CIR TT 519.5 C68 2011
U1  - 646.4'04 20
PY  - 2011///
CY  - East Petersburg, PA : 
PB  - Fox Chapel Pub., 
KW  - Sewing
KW  - Dressmaking.
KW  - Tailoring (Women's)
N1  - Includes index; Premium fabrics -- Getting the right fit -- Couture techniques
N2  -  "Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Couture Techniques guides readers through the characteristics that separate basic sewing from couture such as a custom fit, meticulous handwork, and quality construction. Starting with an overview on important topics such as working with fine fabrics, custom fitting garments, and hand stitching, readers will go on to learn how to create one-of-a-kind fashions that have shape, strength, and beauty with close-up chapters on creating couture collars, necklines, sleeves, and more"--Publishers description
ER  -