Susan Khalje is a couture sewing expert, educator, and a Threads contributing editor. She is also the author of Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear (Krause, 1997). Committed to preserving couture sewing techniques, she runs a sewing school and leads insider couture arts tours to London and Paris. She also hosts an online couture sewing forum, The Susan Khalje Couture Sewing Club, bringing together couture sewing enthusiasts from all over the world for inspiration, education, and camaraderie. You can find her online at SusanKhalje.com.