INFORMATION
Author(s): Claire Shaeffer
Print length: 352 pages
Dimensions: 25.4 x 28.58 cm
Format: Flexiback
Price: 2.149.000 VND
Weight: 1.430 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2021
INTRODUCTION
"Couture Tailoring: A Construction Guide for Women’s Jackets" by Claire Shaeffer is an authoritative handbook for anyone serious about mastering the art of couture jacket making. The book begins with foundational knowledge, covering essential equipment, materials, and components of design—what makes a couture jacket different in terms of structure, fabric choice, interfacing, lining, and tailoring techniques. Shaeffer draws upon techniques learned from master tailors to explain how every element—from collars and sleeves to pockets and closures—can be constructed in multiple ways to achieve professional results.
In the second part, the book provides a richly illustrated step-by-step guide to sewing a couture jacket. With over 800 illustrations and more than 200 photographs of couture jackets by fashion houses such as Chanel, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent, readers can follow alternative methods, tips, and detailed construction steps.
The value of this book lies both in its depth and usability. It is designed for fashion students, professional tailors, and sewing enthusiasts who want not just theory but a practical, visual roadmap. "Couture Tailoring" is a definitive reference in the fields of fashion design and tailoring, offering knowledge, inspiration, and skill to create high-quality women’s jackets that meet couture standards.
