This book is about tailoring techniques and sewing secrets of such renowned designers as chanel, dior, and balenciaga. Palm springs shopping fashion coco chanel claire shaeffer. The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right. Shaeffer shares garment tailoring techniques, construction methods, and even. Couture sewing by claire b shaeffer oxfam gb oxfams. Mar 26, 2014 claires two newest books focus on her passion for chanel. The couture skirt, she takes home sewers through each detailed step required to cut, fit, stitch, and construct a perfect designerquality couture skirt. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. Shaeffer shares garment tailoring techniques, construction. Shaeffer, including high fashion sewing secrets from the worlds best designers. The couture cardigan jacket presents sewing methods claire shaeffer developed based on her knowledge of haute couture construction and meticulous research studying original chanels in museum archives and her own collection. It is one of several of ms shaeffer s couture sewing books published by taunton. Coco chanel s designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for generations. Vogue sewing magazine published behind the scenes with claire schaefer, in 6 parts, between junejuly 2012 and aprilmay 20.
The dvd walks you through claires legendary sewing workshop. The couture cardigan jacket was published last year, and the couture skirt comes out this year. Shaeffer has opened the door to the exclusive realm of haute couture in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. Shaeffer 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Two of her colleagueslinda homan and barbie mccormick are teaching a chanel inspired workshop in palm springs january 914, 2020. Coco chanels designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for generations. Claire shaeffer has a reputation for knowing her way around couturewise so i was interestedsurprised to see some changes to her method vis a vis the original chanel techniques that were so trying on my sanity.
The couture cardigan jacket, sewing secrets from a chanel collector. She frequently contributes articles to sewing magazines, and has authored many books, including sew any patch pocket, couture sewing techniques, sew any fabric and the complete book of sewing shortcuts. Antoinette, i just finished teaching a 2day workshop in anchorage on chanel. Jun 09, 2014 claire shaeffer is a respected author, lecturer, college instructor and columnist. If you dont know about claire i suggest you head over to amazon where she has many books for sale. Includes companion stepbystep dvd the taunton press couturesewing expert claire shaeffer demystifies the art of creating highend garments. Claire shaeffer gives instructions for a 3piece sleeve, quilting fabrics together, and a stand collar. Shaeffer s most popular book is couture sewing techniques. Shaeffer is an internationally recognised expert in fashion design history and construction techniques for haute couture and highend clothing. The couture cardigan jacket, sewing secrets from a chanel collector shaeffer, claire b. Sewing secrets from a chanel collector by claire b. Tailoring techniques will be released in february 20, and couture sewing.
Claire shaeffer, popular author of many books on couture sewing techniques and allaround sewing rock star, found our team blog and sent the following email last night. The couture cardigan jacket by claire b shaeffer paperback. Tailoring techniques mixed media product by claire shaeffer. Nov 07, 20 if you want to make a jacket with the impeccable look of chanel, this is the book to have. Shaeffer shares her unique insider expertise of the couture industry. This book and dvd set provides you with the behindthescenes information and designatelier secrets that have made author claire b. The couture skirt, more sewing secrets from a chanel. The couture cardigan jacket, sewing secrets from a chanel collector 9781600859557 by shaeffer, claire b. Claire is focusing on research, writing, and patterns. She gives twiceyearly workshops to select few, and has published many books on the topic of couture techniques including the first edition of couture sewing techniques, which has sold more than 80,000 copies. Shaeffer shares garment tailoring techniques, construction methods, and even short cuts used in the finest european ateliers of paris, rome and.
Claire s two newest books focus on her passion for chanel. Currently, claire has two new books, each packaged with companion dvds, slated to be published in 20 by the taunton press. Couture sewing techniques, revised and updated by claire shaeffer 3. The couture skirt, she takes home sewers through each detailed step required to cut, fit, stitch, and construct a. Printed in 2006, this pattern is rated difficult and often used for french jackets, aka the chanel jacket. Chanel collector and couture sewing expert claire b. The couture cardigan jacket sewing secrets from a chanel collector. Oct 02, 2008 claire shaeffer s fabric sewing guide is your onestop sewing resource, with answers to the most common sewing questions and details about the latest advancements in sewing. After spending weeks creating a couture, chanel inspired suit it would be a shame to skimp on the trim. Coco chanels designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for. These essential step by step directions with photos made it possible for me to create a chanel jacket. Shaeffer shares garment tailoring techniques, construction methods, and even short cuts used in the finest european ateliers of paris, rome and london. V8259 claire shaeffer s chanel style jacket source.
She has served as couture sewing technique consultant for the museum of the city of new york, is a longtime designer for vogue patterns, a frequent contributor to threads magazine, and. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Shaeffer has 21 books on goodreads with 53 ratings. Contents 2 introduction 106 pa rt t wo applying 4 couture techniques p a r t o n e the basics. Shaeffer 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Learn the tailoring techniques and sewing secrets of such renowned designers as chanel, dior, and balenciaga.
Learning about the socioeconomic history of the famous ateliers was an eye opening and lavish experience. Claire will also lecture and discuss her chanel couture collection. Join facebook to connect with claire shaeffer and others you may know. Discover book depositorys huge selection of claire shaeffer books online. She is a longtime designer for vogue patterns, a frequent contributor to threads magazine and the author of numerous books. After spending weeks creating a couture, chanelinspired suit it would be a shame to skimp on the trim. Claire shaeffer is an acclaimed couture designer and recognized expert in the history of fashion. Now, with the couture cardigan jacket, home sewers can create their own highfashion jackets with the impeccable look and fine detailing of the iconic original. Shaeffer couture sewing techniques, revised and updated the taunton press couture sewing. See more ideas about sewing techniques, couture sewing techniques and couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, couture sewing techniques, has been revised and updated throughout with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics. Shaeffers most popular book is couture sewing techniques. Oct 27, 2008 claire shaeffer, wearing a maroon velvet coat inspired by yves saint laurent a pattern she created for vogue, has collected many significant fashions, including from left a ysl suit exhibited at the metropolitan museum of art, the ysl taupe faille nan kempner collectible, a late70s cherry boucle chanel ensemble, and a novelty wool chanel suit with removable cuffs. What is more, the book contains a whole section dedicated to sewing techniques as well maybe not as indepth as some specialised couture.
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A stepbystep guide to sewing stylish seams, buttonholes, pockets, collars, hems, and more rodale sewing book, and couture sewing techniques, and more on. Couture sewing, making designer trims chanel collector and couture sewing expert claire b. The couture cardigan jacket presents sewing methods claire shaeffer developed, based on her knowledge of haute couture construction and meticulous research studying original chanels in museum archives and her own collection. The couture cardigan jacket, secrets from a chanel collector will be released in october 20.
Claire shaeffer, queen of couture fiber fashion fun. Sewing secrets from a chanel collector by claire b shaeffer online at alibris. Includes companion stepbystep dvd the taunton press. And now, the industry bible, couture sewing techniques, has been revised and updated throughout with new photos and. This book and dvd set provides you with the behindthescenes information. Two of her colleagueslinda homan and barbie mccormick are teaching a chanelinspired workshop in palm springs january 914, 2020.
Fortunately, lizzie of the vintage traveler, a favorite blog of mine, has written a nice rundown of the book and video, which you can find here. Shaeffer shares her unique insiderexpertise of the couture industry. Jan 09, 2016 contents 2 introduction 106 pa rt t wo applying 4 couture techniques p a r t o n e the basics. I have not met claire shaeffer but i have met fanatical costumers and they sure are an obsessed bunch. Tailoring techniques is a complete sewing workshop packaged in a dvd and book ensemble. Couture sewing techniques by claire b shaeffer alibris. Meet claire shaeffer, the queen of couture, especially chanel. Via the dvd, shaeffer instructs readers in essential. The couture cardigan jacket secrets from a chanel collector by claire b. More sewing secrets from a chanel collector by claire b. Tour, her classes, books, vogue patterns, articles in threads magazine. After many years of hopeful desire i have finally realized my dream of taking a class with claire shaeffer. Vogue stopped publishing their sewing magazine last year. Making designer trims to teach you everything you need to know to create and attach the perfect trim to any outfit.
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