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"The Art of Couture Sewing" is a practical guide to custom techniques in the construction of couture garments. Beginning with a brief history of haute couture, the book covers tools and supplies then discusses matching fabrics with the appropriate needle, thread, pressing, and construction techniques. The types of closures, hems and finishes used in couture as well as basic draping techniques are discussed. The text is filled with step-by-step techniques along with clear instructions and illustrations. Nudelman covers many embellishment techniques, including beading, embroidering, and fine stitching with added sections on shisha, couching, eyelet overcasting and ribbon rosette stitches. Highly illustrated with photographs of couture designs as well as close-ups of finishes and details, "The Art of Couture Sewing" will inspire the design of high-quality garments using couture techniques.New to this edition: Expanded coverage of corset history, design, and construction New chapter on constructing large skirts including trains, hoop skirts, and petticoats Over 150 new illustrations

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Book category Books in English The arts Industrial / commercial art & design Fashion & textiles: design

• Full title: Art of Couture Sewing
• Author: Zoya Nudelman
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 466
• EAN: 9781609018313
• ISBN: 1609018311
• ID: 04837337
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Weight: 1176 g
• Dimensions: 222 × 282 × 26 mm
• Date of publishing: 21. April 2016

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