The dressmaker's handbook of couture sewing techniques : essential step-by-step techniques for professional results

The dressmaker's handbook of couture sewing techniques Essential step-by-step techniques for professional results

Lynda Maynard

Book - 2010

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Subjects
Sewing.
Dressmaking.
Clothing and dress.
Women's clothing.
Tailoring (Women's)
Published
Loveland, CO : Interweave c2010.
Language
English
Main Author
Lynda Maynard (-)
Item Description
"A Quarto Book."--T.p. verso.
Hardcover with spiral binding.
Physical Description
160 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781596682474
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. Couture Bindings and Finishes
  • This section does away with traditional facings--those pesky pattern pieces that seem to fly off the work space never to be seen again. Also, facings roll out or add bulk, and no woman wants added bulk!
  • Binding Techniques
  • Banded V-neck on knits
  • Banded V-neck on wovens
  • Ribbon V-neck (may picot)
  • Single fold binding on knits (neckline/armhole)
  • Baby French bind on linen with double needle finish
  • Banded curve finish on linen with serged, double needle finish (neckline/armhole)
  • Double fold binding on wovens
  • Double fold charmeuse binding applied to charmeuse garment
  • Double fold charmeuse binding on chiffon
  • Baby French bind--chiffon on chiffon with organza
  • Banded/encased hemline finishes
  • Wide charmeuse band top-stitched to front
  • Decorative trim top stitched to front
  • Ribbon trimmed hem, top stitched to front
  • Charmeuse binding on chiffon/ free flow
  • Part 2. Designer Underpinnings
  • This section explores some of the more "difficult" fabrics that seem challenging and intimidating to novices. Various handling methods can make these fabrics more "user friendly." With the proper underpinnings, the personality of the fashion fabric can be altered to allow you to take charge.
  • Charmeuse with challis
  • Charmeuse with crepe de chine
  • Charmeuse with batiste
  • Velvet with washed organza
  • Velvet with flannel
  • Velvet with batiste
  • Dupioni with flannel
  • Wool with voile
  • Wool with challis
  • Part 3. Finishing Touches
  • This section offers a wide variety of innovative techniques and thought-provoking applications to finish your garment in style. Incorporate these suggestions to create your own unique style and personal signature.
  • Grosgrain ribbon on inside of collar band
  • Satin pocket bags
  • Waistline "flip out" pouch
  • Button-on garment sections
  • Hong Kong finish to outside
  • Organza "bubble" at hemline
  • Petersham "peek" on a wrap skirt/ waistband
  • Charmeuse ribbon work free flow/ optical illusion
  • Channel stitching with flannel on charmeuse (collar/cuffs/hemband)
  • Corded (collar/cuffs/hemband)
  • Chiffon with organza flange down center front
  • Charmeuse with welt and picot edge (collar/cuff/center front/hemline)
  • Curved waistband (determining need)
  • Double needle hem on knits and wovens with Lycra
  • Resources
  • Index
  • Credits
Review by Library Journal Review

Fashion design instructor and fit specialist Maynard may be a professional, but amateurs can and should try these techniques at home. With guidance and direction from this book, experienced sewers can incorporate details that elevate garments from looking homemade to handmade. Each technique includes both step-by-step and photographed directions as well as a list of the necessary notions and supplies. This is one of the few advanced sewing books intended for a general audience, and it's an excellent addition to any sewing collection. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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