Couture Techniques Workshop Basics with Claire Shaeffer

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Product Description Fashionistas, rejoice! At last, the techniques of couture sewing are demystified. This 2-disc DVD is a well-organized and easy-to-understand visual workshop and will appeal to both home sewers and professionals -- anyone who appreciates fine workmanship and takes pleasure in creating beautiful clothing. See an expert at work as Claire Shaeffer illustrates the basic techniques that take sewing to the next level -- from hand sewing and machine stitching to marking methods, pressing, and hemming. This best-selling author and teacher shares insider tips and secrets, walking viewers through the process of creating high-end couture garments, as well as home accessories. This unique DVD set, the first in the Couture Techniques Workshop series, is based on years of professional experience. Just like a precisely tailored garment, sewers won't find anything like it anywhere else. About the Author Claire Shaeffer is an internationally respected author, lecturer, college instructor and columnist. Her innovative sewing techniques and easy-to-read instructions have guided readers and students through many sewing facets of the garment industry. She wrote the celebrated Couture Sewing Techniques for Taunton Press and has authored and starred in a multitude of successful videos on couture sewing.
ASIN: 1600851533
VSKU: DBV.1600851533.N
Condition: New
Author/Artist:Claire Shaeffer
Binding: Dvd
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