TY - BOOK AU - Shaeffer,Claire B. TI - Couture sewing techniques SN - 0942391888 U1 - 646.404 20 PY - 2001/// CY - [Place of publication not identified] PB - Taunton Pr.Inc. KW - Dressmaking N1 - "A Threads book"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-215) and index; Introduction --; Part I; The Basics of Couture Sewing --; Chapter 1; Inside the World of Haute Couture --; Chapter 2; The Art of Hand Sewing --; Chapter 3; Shaping the Garment: Seams, Darts and Pressing Techniques --; Chapter 4; Edge Finishes: Hems, Facings and Bindings --; Chapter 5; Closures --; Part II; Applying Couture Techniques --; Chapter 6; Skirts and Pants --; Chapter 7; Blouses and Dresses --; Chapter 8; Sleeves --; Chapter 9; Pockets --; Chapter 10; Jackets and Coats --; Chapter 11; Eveningwear --; Selected Glossary of Terms --; Metric Conversion Chart --; Bibliography --; Sources of Supply --; Index ER -