Palmer/Pletsch Couture: The Art of Fine SewingThe subject is couture--not complex. It's about concepts--how to approach a technique, or a way of accomplishing a particular look. It's a "how-to" book, but it's a "how-to-think" book as well. ... With each technique it gives the reasons why, the alternatives, when to use each one and the results to expect. ... Seamstresses create beautiful clothing by analyzing problems and choosing from alternative techniques, and then selecting the best solutions to create their version of perfection.--Page 5. |
Contents
Foreword by Pati Palmer | 12 |
The Fantasy of the Couture | 70 |
The New Couturier | 77 |
Copyright | |
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20 stitches add seam allowances armhole back front bias binding bias strip bobbin thread Burda pattern bust point button buttonhole cap point center front channel stitching chiffon circle circular ruffle clip collar color constructed by Roberta cotton create crepe de Chine cuff curve dart designed and constructed Dior Draw dress facing fashion fabric finished flat fold line foldline French curve ganza garment grainline hand baste hanger Haute Couture insert jacket lining fabric Machine stitch matching meld stitches neckline needle opening edge organza patch Pati Palmer piping pleated pocket opening pocket pouch press cloth Press seam open princess seam raw edges right side Roberta Carr rows seamline serger set-in sewing sewn shape shoulder pad side seam skirt sleeve cap sleeve head slipstitch steam stitches per inch stitching line tailored thread trace topstitching Ultrasuede underarm underarm seam underlap waist welt pocket whipstitch width wool wrong side