Claire shaeffer association of sewing and design professionals. This is an extensive list of sewing books that i own and love or have previously owned, loved and outgrown. Vogue 7539 claire shaeffer s custom couture collection lined coat 141618 new sld 19. In this 6 day workshop, learn haute couture methods for creating beautiful garments by making a custom designed french designer jacket for yourself. Claire shaeffer will bring in haute couture designer jackets daily to examine and discuss the different techniques used to create them. Claire shaeffer is an incredible teacher of couture sewing.
Chanel collector and couture sewing expert claire b. For those of us who sew, the workrooms of haute couture houses are probably just as if not more. Shaeffer, including high fashion sewing secrets from the worlds best designers. Vogue pattern v8893 claire shaeffers custom couture. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Interfacing, on neckline and sleeve and bottom hems. Palm mountain resort, at 155 e belardo, palm springs, ca, 92262. This is a cdbased album exploring claire shaeffer s wonderful collection of chanel garments, inside and out. Claire shaeffer, popular author of many books on couture sewing techniques and allaround sewing rock star, found our team blog and sent the following email last night. Vogue pattern 8804 claire shaeffer couture jacket misses. V8804 misses quilted collarless jacket vogue patterns. Claire schaeffer just published a comprehensive book on the history and making of the chanel style jacket, entitled the couture cardigan jacket. Sewing techniques from claire shaeffers fabric sewing. And now, the industry bible, couture sewing techniques, has been revised and updated throughout with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics.
Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. This book is about tailoring techniques and sewing secrets of such renowned designers as chanel, dior, and balenciaga. See more ideas about sewing techniques, couture sewing techniques and couture sewing. In this book, she shows how to make couturetype trims for clothing that are true to couture. Its on my bookshelf and i am not sure i will use it again. She writes regularly for several magazines in the united states and australia, and teaches workshops in palm springs, ca. A stepbystep guide to sewing stylish seams, buttonholes, pockets, collars, hems, and more rodale sewing book, and couture sewing techniques, and more on. Claire shaeffer has spent her career studying the construction techniques for haute couture, expensive readytowear, and historic designs, and written more. The couture cardigan jacket, sewing secrets from a chanel collector 9781600859557 by shaeffer, claire b. Shaeffer shares her unique insiderexpertise of the couture.
Couturesewing expert claire shaeffer demystifies the art of creating highend garments. Now, with the couture cardigan jacket, home sewers can create their own highfashion jackets with the impeccable look and fine detailing of the iconic original renowned instructor claire b. She gives twiceyearly workshops to select few, and has published many books on the topic of couture techniques including the first edition of couture sewing techniques, which. I doubt theres ever been such an extensive collection of fullgarment and closeup, fullcolor photosover 730 imagesdetailing the work and influence of a single designer, so readily available. The couture skirt, she takes home sewers through each detailed step required to cut, fit, stitch, and construct a perfect designerquality couture skirt. Claire shaeffer is an acclaimed couture designer and recognized expert in the history of fashion. Trimming a chanel jacket by claire schaeffer couture. Sewing secrets from a chanel collector by claire b. Now, with the couture cardigan jacket, home sewers can create their own highfashion jackets with the impeccable look and fine detailing of the iconic original. Includes companion stepbystep dvd the taunton press. Coco chanel s designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for generations. It is one of several of ms shaeffer s couture sewing books published by taunton. If you want to make a jacket with the impeccable look of chanel, this is the book to have. An independent researcher, claire shaeffer is an internationally respected designer, teacher, and author.
I highly recommend this book if you want to learn about trims. Shaeffer shares her unique insider expertise of the couture. Vogue 7803 claire shaeffer new on vogue 7803 claire shaeffers couture skirt by patterntreasures. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The couture cardigan jacket secrets from a chanel collector by claire b. Shaeffer 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Tailoring techniques mixed media product by claire shaeffer 4. Her innovative sewing techniques and easytoread instructions have guided readers and students through many sewing facets of the garment industry. Claire shaeffer gives instructions for a 3piece sleeve, quilting fabrics together, and a stand collar. And now, the industry bible, couture sewing techniques, has been revised and updated throughout.
See more ideas about chanel jacket, quilting templates and baby mold. Join facebook to connect with claire shaeffer and others you may know. Many of you recommended couture sewing techniques by claire b. With the help of a muslin pattern, or toile, every design is planned so the motifs, stripes, or plaids are not only matched, but also. Printed in 2006, this pattern is rated difficult and often used for french jackets, aka the chanel jacket. Claire shaeffer s new chanel style cardigan jacket pattern for vogue has a nice cut with narrow sleeves that could easily work for a 1950s60s look. Shaeffer and this was one of the books i grabbed first along with tailoring. Claire shaeffer has a reputation for knowing her way around couturewise so i was interestedsurprised to see some changes to her method vis a vis the original chanel techniques that were so trying on my sanity. Shaeffer shares her unique insiderexpertise of the couture industry. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. She is currently writing a college textbook on couture tailoring for laurence king publication. She also provides several approaches to every construction detail.
Trims presents sewing methods claire shaeffer has developed based on her own meticulous. A chanel style jacket by claire shaeffer for vogue patterns. Chanel style jacket cardigan pattern dress sewing line jackets chanel fashion draping couture dresses claire tweed. Buy couture sewing techniques new edition by claire b. Shaeffer has encouraged me to go ahead and make a suit or dress out of expensive material without fear of wasting my money. Techniques, revised and updated by claire shaeffer 3. After spending weeks creating a couture, chanel inspired suit it would be a shame to skimp on the trim. Shaeffer shares garment tailoring techniques, construction methods, and even short cuts used in the finest european ateliers of paris, rome and. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The enclosed dvd walks you through every step of her method of making a jacket. Each sewing book on this bookshelf has taught me something about sewing my own clothes, and made me the sewist i am today.
Antoinette, i just finished teaching a 2day workshop in anchorage on chanel. She has great illustrations and shows you step by step instructions. The couture skirt, she takes home sewers through each detailed step required to cut, fit, stitch, and construct a. Sewing for the apparel industry 2nd edition by claire shaeffer and publisher pearson. Shaeffer s most popular book is couture sewing techniques. I doubt theres ever been such an extensive collection of fullgarment and closeup, fullcolor photos.
After many years of hopeful desire i have finally realized my dream of taking a class with claire shaeffer. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. More sewing secrets from a chanel collector couture sewing. Making garments is construction, and very much application of engineering to achieve perfect drape, flow and fit. Making designer trims to teach you everything you need to know to create and attach the perfect trim to any outfit. Couture sewing techniques, revised and updated the taunton press. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading couture sewing. Claire shaeffer is an internationally respected author, lecturer, college instructor and columnist. Chanel this is a cdbased album exploring claire shaeffer s wonderful collection of chanel garments, inside and out.
At long last im ready to ship my most recent project. Semifitted, lined jacket has collar, side front seams, side panels, no side seams, pockets, and twopiece, button sleeves with shaped lower edge. Claire shaeffer has spent her career studying the construction techniques for haute. Claire shaeffer jacket pattern the mandarinstyle collar is similar to the collar on this 60s chanel pattern in my collection. Couture cardigan jacket by claire schaeffer jet set sewing. Vogue claire shaeffer womens jacket sewing pattern, 8991 at. The classic guide to sewing the perfect jacket, but more on that later. Craftsmanship impeccable craftsmanship is the essence of haute couture, and it begins long before the fabric is cut. The couture cardigan jacket presents sewing methods claire shaeffer. Vogue patterns sewing pattern v8804 misses quilted collarless jacket. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in. Palm springs shopping fashion coco chanel claire shaeffer. Making designer trims kindle edition by shaeffer, claire b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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