Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket: Sewing Secrets from a Chanel Collector

Make this signature jacket for yourself. Coco Chanel's designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for generations. Now, with The Couture Cardigan Jacket, home sewers can create their own high-fashion jackets with the impeccable look and fine detailing of the iconic original.

Renowned instructor Claire B. Shaeffer reveals designer secrets.This book and DVD set provides you with the behind-the-scenes information and design-atelier secrets that have made author Claire B. Shaeffer's sewing classes famous.

• The DVD walks you through Claire's legendary sewing workshop.
• The companion book explains construction methods and garment details.

Learn the fine art of couture sewing. With The Couture Cardigan Jacket, you will be able to follow all the steps involved in replicating the characteristics of this signature jacket, including:

• Cutting and shaping the jacket sections
• Sewing princess seaming
• Setting the sleeve
• Adding the chain weight
• Creating the double buttonhole

From the skirt to the iconic Chanel suit. With Shaeffer's must-read Couture Sewing: The Couture Skirt (The Taunton Press, 2015) you will be able to create your own complete Chanel suit with a beautiful fit and finish

Author: Claire B. Shaeffer
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Taunton Press
Published: 10/15/2013
Pages: 144
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.96h x 8.07w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781600859557
With DVD Edition