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   Ckbklady | May 27, 2008 03:23am | #1

   Yes! Check out Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Shaeffer. There is no better couture book, in my opinion.

   :) Mary

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   DesignandSew | May 27, 2008 04:14am | #2

   She has another book called High Fashion Sewing.  How is it different?

   Thanks:)

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   Ckbklady | May 27, 2008 05:34pm | #3

   Hiya!

   While the High Fashion Sewing Secrets book goes into detail on the design elements like facings, hems, pockets, linings, and then introduces pattern design and garment copying, the Couture Sewing Techniques book has many more couture garment photos and describes in more detail each of the steps and processes. If you fear that the second book may repeat the first too much, try asking for the second book at your local library so you can test drive it and see if you would want to buy a copy. It's in print in paperback.

   I used Couture Sewing Techniques as a guide for every step when making my wedding dress, and added extra touches explained by Shaeffer in the book. Her descriptions are so clear that it was a pleasure to use the book. I wouldn't be without it.

   :) Mary

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   DesignandSew | May 27, 2008 10:27pm | #4

   Thanks for the advice!

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   rekha | May 28, 2008 01:45pm | #5

   After you have read and absorbed from most of the good sewing books you will see there is nothing couture about the exalted books.

   
   

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   Edited 5/28/2008 6:46 am ET by rekha