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# Comprehensive couture guide Gorgeous photography & illustrations Step-by-step stitching mastery Couture Sewing Techniques: Revised and Updated

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## Summary

> 🧵 Sew like a pro, wear like a queen — couture craftsmanship starts here!

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- **What is this?** Couture Sewing Techniques: Revised and Updated
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## Key Features

- • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Invest time and patience to create garments with the elegance and precision of couture fashion houses.
- • **Visual Learning Excellence:** Learn through stunning photos and clear step-by-step illustrations that make complex methods accessible.
- • **Master Haute Couture Skills:** Unlock atelier-level sewing techniques that elevate your craft beyond basics.
- • **Perfect for All Skill Levels:** Whether beginner or hobbyist, build confidence and finesse with every stitch.
- • **Handmade Quality, Machine or Hand:** Gain techniques that enhance both hand sewing and machine projects for impeccable results.

## Overview

Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated by Taunton Press is a definitive guide to haute couture sewing methods. Featuring detailed technical instructions, step-by-step illustrations, and beautiful photography, this book empowers sewers of all levels to master sophisticated hand and machine sewing techniques inspired by the ateliers of high fashion. Ideal for those seeking to elevate their garment construction skills with patience and precision.

## Description

desertcart.com: Couture Sewing Techniques: Revised and Updated: 9781600853357: Shaeffer, Claire B.: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Review: Great composition, Highly informative - I had started sewing maybe a year ago, just making little projects here and there, mostly just bags and things to organize various items in. Just recently (within the past 4 months), I had fallen in love with the design and construction of corsets. I had never used a pattern for any of the three corsets I have made to date and was very proud of my accomplishment, however, they weren't the quality I had wanted to produce. I had been stumped by the limitations of my $60 Brother sewing machine and haven't had the money to upgrade. I decided that I would learn sewing by hand, and make a completely handmade corset. I had researched different methods of stitching and pattern design online, but nothing that I had seen really made an impact on my style and design. So I decided to put up the $20 to buy a book about the finer techniques of sewing. This book is absolutely amazing, the incredibly informative and descriptive writing style, accompanied with beautiful graphics, photos and illustrated techniques was a godsend. The book actually flows through the subjects with phenomenal continuity, and allows you to basically practice as you go along, by illustrating step by step stitches, techniques, tips and tricks. The author has amazing knowledge and credentials, and many of the photos of garments are from her own personal collections. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to learn how to make clothes entirely by hand, or even just understand how different stitches and techniques will help you with machine sewing. Great book for beginners and amateurs alike, but would probably not recommend it for the advanced seamstress.
Review: Couture sewing techniques by Alison Smith - A very complete technical guide with a treasure trove of information

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #139,509 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #650 in Sketchbooks & Notebooks #5,207 in Paper Craft Supplies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (689) |
| Dimensions  | 8.05 x 0.65 x 10 inches |
| Edition  | 12th |
| ISBN-10  | 1600853358 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1600853357 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | May 24, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Taunton |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great composition, Highly informative
*by S***S on October 16, 2012*

I had started sewing maybe a year ago, just making little projects here and there, mostly just bags and things to organize various items in. Just recently (within the past 4 months), I had fallen in love with the design and construction of corsets. I had never used a pattern for any of the three corsets I have made to date and was very proud of my accomplishment, however, they weren't the quality I had wanted to produce. I had been stumped by the limitations of my $60 Brother sewing machine and haven't had the money to upgrade. I decided that I would learn sewing by hand, and make a completely handmade corset. I had researched different methods of stitching and pattern design online, but nothing that I had seen really made an impact on my style and design. So I decided to put up the $20 to buy a book about the finer techniques of sewing. This book is absolutely amazing, the incredibly informative and descriptive writing style, accompanied with beautiful graphics, photos and illustrated techniques was a godsend. The book actually flows through the subjects with phenomenal continuity, and allows you to basically practice as you go along, by illustrating step by step stitches, techniques, tips and tricks. The author has amazing knowledge and credentials, and many of the photos of garments are from her own personal collections. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to learn how to make clothes entirely by hand, or even just understand how different stitches and techniques will help you with machine sewing. Great book for beginners and amateurs alike, but would probably not recommend it for the advanced seamstress.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Couture sewing techniques by Alison Smith
*by J***L on August 30, 2025*

A very complete technical guide with a treasure trove of information

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sewing at it's best
*by L***K on March 5, 2023*

I was sewing with my mother when I was four. I am a good seamstress. I would have said excellent before I bought two of Claire Schaffer's books. I'm so excited, I feel like I did when I was finally old enough for home ec all those years ago. This book is great for anyone who sews, or wants to. Not only is it full of technique and information, it's enjoyable. Highly recommend this book.

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- Couture Sewing Techniques: Revised and Updated
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