The Art of Couture Sewing av Zoya (Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago USA) Nudelman

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<i>The Art of Couture Sewing, 2nd Edition</i> is a practical guide to custom techniques in the construction of couture garments. Beginning with a brief history of haute couture, the book moves on to cover tools and supplies, matching fabrics with the appropriate needles and threads, pressing, and construction techniques. Basic draping skills, corset construction, and tailoring, as well as the variety of closures, hems and finishes used in couture 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 an expanded range of fine and decorative stitches including eyelet overcasting and ribbon rosette. Highly illustrated with photographs of couture designs as well as close-ups of finishes and details, <i>The Art of Couture Sewing, 2nd Edition</i> will inspire the design of high-quality garments using haute couture construction methods.<b>New to this ed