Couture Tailoring: A Construction Guide for Women's Jackets

Clearly a labor of love and a gift to the home sewing community. There are twelve pages showing the various shapes of women’s jackets, from man-tailored to feminine stylings. It is full of detailed information on patterns and construction. I am really in awe of this book, as someone studying tailoring for women’s jackets, this book is pretty much a dream come true,

chapter 1; preparation, professional equipment (no recommendations on brands or sources) and pressing equipment 8 pps. chapter 2; planning the jacket, styles, fabric & support materials 13 pps. chapter 3; essential skills, hand stitches, seams, darts, hems & pressing 39 pps. chapter 4 design details, button & button hole placement, buttonhole types, thread and fabric buttonholes, double buttonholes, finishing facings, inseam buttonholes, button loops, tailored pockets, flaps, applied & set in pockets, double welt pockets & inseam pockets 59pps. part two chapt. 5; construction sequence, pattern, cutting and marking, matching fabric patterns, inner structure, shaping fabric, building the foundation (layers if interfacing), basting in front canvas, basting for try on, & first fitting 28pps. chapter 6; the jacket front, correcting the pattern, fixing the bridle, pad stitching, taping the fronts, jacket facings and lapels, fitting the facings, & panel front 18pps. chapter 7; jacket backs and lining, back vent, lining, setting an inside pocket, close shoulder seams 18pps. chapter 8; collars, terminology, fixing and making the collar, notch, rolled, shawl, & stand collars 26 pps. chapter 9; sleeves, criteria for well fitted sleeve, terminology, tailored sleeve, hanging the sleeve, shaping the sleeve cap, hems and vents, lining the sleeve, 3 piece sleeve vent, finishing lining at vents, shaping the armscye, setting the sleeve, sleeve heads and boosters, felling the lining, kimono & raglan sleeves 35 pps. chapter 10; finishing, perspiration shields, sewing the label, shoulder pads, top stitching, belts, final press, buttons & links, other fasteners & weights 24 pps. chapter 11; toiles, assembling, fitting, altering, making a paper pattern 17pps. glossary, index & picture credits 10 pps. slightly larger format than previous books leaving room in margins for self notes, couture hints and detailed drawings for reference. cloning couture online has a dandy reference material for making a form while craftsy online has classes on making toiles. have fun

This book is laid out and organized so well. The photographs, illustrations, written details, and couture hints are extremely professional and easy for the eyes to follow. I am looking forward to applying the couture techniques in my future garments. I am taking my time going through the book, no rushing through this special treasure.💐

I enjoy and learn from this sewing teacher - have purchased all her books because she is in California and I am in Ohio and I never got to take a class or workshop with her before she retired. Love all the photos and drawings in the book - so easy to follow and learn from!

This book is very detailed and without a doubt perfect for anyone who wants to learn couture tailoring techniques. However, I have advanced sewing skills and this was a repeat of information for me so I returned it. I do highly recommend it for anyone who is a beginner in the area of tailoring because you will learn from the best - Claire Schaefer.

I read, learn, use, and collect anything Claire Shaeffer delivers. I have all but one of her books and a huge collection of her patterns. If Claire recommends how to do something, try it, it will always make you feel proud of your work when all is said and done. You will know that underneath, inside your garment…you have done something good and will forever know the difference in couture. Some people are good at it and some do not understand the process and thus do not complete or follow through. Claire is the best. With her help and your patience you will advance in your level of understanding couture and ability to implement with each project.

Claire writes for the serious sewer and never disappoints. I am enjoying the details, pictures and solid experience she imparts on each page.

Her books are used as textbooks in Schools of Design. We’ll written with lots of instructions on couture finishes

This book is the bible for anyone interested in high-quality women's jacket construction. Shaeffer discusses all aspects and reveals information you won't find anywhere else. For example, she uses various couture jackets to demonstrate the different approaches to interfacing. Or there's a detailed chapter on final pressing. Everything clearly illustrated with diagrams and photographs. It's a book for purists, as it contains no shortcuts or glued interfacing and offers little advice on fit. It focuses solely on the meticulous craftsmanship of a well-fitting garment. And that, however, is executed to perfection.

E' un libro molto dettagliato sulle tecniche di sartoria da utilizzare nella creazione delle giacche. Insegna proprio tutto dalle basi, ad eccezione della modellistica. Dà anche tante idee sui particolari diversi che rendono il modello interessante ed unico; spiega la lavorazione di tutti i tipi di tasche, di spacchi, il davanti e il dietro, i colli, tutto. E' in inglese, tocca andare a cercarsi i termini tecnici. Mi è piaciuto talmente che ho ordinato, della stessa autrice, quello sulle giacche chanel e quello sulle trim fai da te. Aggiungo che oltre ad essere utile è anche un volume particolarmente bello e lussuoso, si prende in mano e dà soddisfazione solo vederlo. Se qualcuno fosse in dubbio se prendere questo o un libro di cucito tradizionale (tipo quello di Burda ad esempio) sono cose diverse. Qui spiegano proprio come fare il capo perfetto, senza nessuna scorciatoia; poi uno sceglie se seguire o no, ma almeno si sa che l'alta moda fa così (e si comincia a comprendere il perchè dei prezzi che a chi non sa cosa c'è dietro possono sembrare assurdi). Insomma, consigliato a chi vuole perfezionarsi nell'arte della giacca.

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Very thorough guide to couture methods - such detail. I bought the Kindle version and I'm glad I did.

Es el segundo libro de esta autora que compro. El libro es muy completo, una pena que no hay la versión en español, por ser en inglés a veces hay que recurrir al diccionario o al traductor.