Shaeffer, Claire B., <br/><br/>
Couture sewing techniques / 
Claire B. Shaeffer. 
 - 217 pages :  illustrations (some colour) ;  27 cm 
<br/><br/> "A Threads book"--Cover. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-215) and index. 
<br/><br/> Introduction --  The Basics of Couture Sewing --  Inside the World of Haute Couture --  The Art of Hand Sewing --  Shaping the Garment: Seams, Darts and Pressing Techniques --  Edge Finishes: Hems, Facings and Bindings --  Closures --  Applying Couture Techniques --  Skirts and Pants --  Blouses and Dresses --  Sleeves --  Pockets --  Jackets and Coats --  Eveningwear --  Selected Glossary of Terms --  Metric Conversion Chart --  Bibliography --  Sources of Supply --  Index.  Part I..  Chapter 1..  Chapter 2..  Chapter 3..  Chapter 4..  Chapter 5..  Part II..  Chapter 6..  Chapter 7..  Chapter 8..  Chapter 9..  Chapter 10..  Chapter 11.. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0942391888 9780942391886 1561584975 9781561584970 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Dressmaking
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>646.404