High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers

by Shaeffer, Claire B.

• ISBN13: 9781579544157
• ISBN10: 1579544150
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-02-24
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Internationally known sewing expert Claire Schaeffer reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as Geoffrey Beene, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Liz Claiborne, and Calvin Klein. Claire's illustrated, step-by-step instructions let you duplicate the design details made famous in expensive ready-to-wear. Plus, Claire's timesaving patternmaking and copying methods can be used to create one-of-a-kind, original garments. Only a few simple tools and patternmaking skills are needed to copy your favorite garments.

Author Biography

Claire Schaeffer has studied in the high-fashion workrooms of New York and Europe and is known for her easy-to-follow and innovative sewing techniques. She has authored more than a dozen books, including Couture Sewing Techniques and Claire Schaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide.

Table of Contents

Part I: Fast & Fancy
Fancy Construction Techniques	2	(50)
Seams	3	(17)
Strap Seam	3	(4)
Raised French Seam	7	(2)
Raised Overlock Seam	9	(3)
Stand-Up Bound Seam	12	(3)
Piped Seam	15	(3)
Baby Seam	18	(2)
Facings	20	(13)
Topstitched Facing	20	(5)
Bias Facing as a Trim	25	(2)
Facing as a Trim	27	(6)
Hems	33	(12)
Narrow Topstitched Hem	33	(3)
Gold Overlock Hem	36	(2)
Blanket-Stitched Hem	38	(2)
Chiffon Hem	40	(3)
Band Hem	43	(2)
Bindings	45	(7)
French Binding	45	(4)
One-Step Binding	49	(3)
Fancy Details	52	(62)
Pockets and Flaps	53	(18)
Piped Patch Pocket on Jacket	53	(4)
Double Welt Pocket on a Skirt	57	(3)
Windowpane Opening	60	(6)
Inseam Pocket with Invisible Zipper at Seam	66	(3)
Inseam Pocket with Faux Flap	69	(2)
Collars and Lapels	71	(17)
Tie Collar	71	(4)
Detachable Turtleneck	75	(4)
Double Flounce Collar	79	(3)
Fancy Lapels	82	(3)
Notched Collar	85	(3)
Plackets and Fasteners	88	(26)
Keyhole Opening	88	(4)
Bound Neckline Placket	92	(5)
Button Loops	97	(4)
Fly or Concealed Front Placket	101	(4)
Bound Buttonholes	105	(4)
Blind Bound Buttonholes	109	(2)
Easy Slot Zipper	111	(3)
Just Fancy	114	(12)
Trims	115	(5)
Roses	115	(3)
Lace Inserts	118	(2)
Wraps and Shawls	120	(6)
Cocoon Wrap	120	(2)
Ruffled Shawl	122	(2)
Evening Wrap	124	(2)
Behind The Seams	126	(28)
Inner Secrets	127	(9)
Waist Stay	127	(5)
Blouse Stays	132	(2)
Cowl Stay	134	(2)
Interfacings and Linings	136	(18)
Interfacing a Jacket	136	(4)
Drafting a Jacket Lining Pattern	140	(3)
Bagging a Jacket	143	(5)
Adding a Skirt Lining	148	(6)
Part II: Design Basics
Make Your Own Patterns	154	(18)
Preparing to Make a Pattern	155	(8)
Tools and Supplies	155	(3)
Essential Patterns	158	(2)
Basic Drafting Techniques	160	(3)
Plotting a Pattern	163	(9)
Basic Patternmaking	163	(5)
Precision Patternmaking	168	(4)
Copy a Garment	172	(28)
Prepare to Copy a Garment	173	(7)
Tools for Copying	173	(3)
Copying Basics	176	(4)
Foolproof Copying	180	(20)
Measuring	180	(6)
Tracing	186	(6)
Rub-Off	192	(8)
Patternmaking Basics	200	(38)
Elements of Design	201	(15)
Adding a Seam	201	(3)
Eliminating a Seam	204	(3)
Transferring a Seam	207	(3)
Making a Neckline Facing	210	(3)
All-in-One Facing	213	(3)
Darts	216	(9)
Transferring Darts	216	(3)
Coverting Darts to Dart Tucks	219	(2)
Converting Darts to Seams	221	(4)
Necklines	225	(5)
Basic V-Neck	225	(3)
Shallow V-Neck	228	(1)
Cut-Away Scoop Neckline	229	(1)
Tucks	230	(5)
Vertical Tucks	230	(3)
Tuck Seam	233	(2)
Button Closures	235	(3)
Adding Buttons and Buttonholes	235	(3)
Design Worksheet	238	(1)
Acknowledgments	239	(1)
Glossary	240	(2)
Bibliography	242	(1)
Resources	243	(1)
Index	244

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