Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Couture Techniques

Learn sewing methods that will never fall out of fashion! Sew your own couture designs! We've all admired the work of top fashion designers. Couture techniques can be seen on the red carpet and the runways of New York, Paris, and Milan. You can't pick up Vogue, InStyle, or Elle from the newsstand without being amazed and inspired. These couture garments are made of the finest fabrics and craftsmanship with exquisite fit and impeccable seams. How do dressmakers and tailors do it? How do they create such elegant, bespoke fashion? Now, thanks to the Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Couture Techniques, you can create your own designer-quality apparel by learning the details that separate basic sewing from couture sewing...*Easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through basic steps *Photographs and drawings to walk you through the sewing process *The basics of couture techniques *Designed for experienced dressmakers looking to expand their knowledge and abilities. Let editor and experienced seamstress Peg Couch guide you through the methods of custom fitting and handwork that, when combined with high-quality fabrics, will result in your own specially-tailored couture design. You'll learn how to create amazing collars, necklines, sleeves, and much more. With Peg's advice, you will be able to craft your own one of a kind garments with the strength, shape and beauty of any runway dress or outfit!