Couture Tailoring: A Construction Guide for Women's Jackets

Although this book is aimed at making a jacket the information in it relates to many sewing applications. It gives great information on sewing techniques, tailoring techniques and materials used which would also relate to any sewing project. The book talks you through making a jacket from choosing the design and materials and all the way through the construction process. The illustrations are extremely clear and are placed alongside great written instructions and descriptions. I was a bit on the fence about buying another sewing book but I am so glad I purchased this book, it is one I will go back to time and time again, and I have already picked up some tips and tricks and I am only on page 97 of 350! Definitely a worthwhile addition to my library.

An excellent book with detailed and clear instructions. I am a professional pattern cutter and garment maker and would recommend if you want to learn to make a tailored jacket. If you are deciding between this and ‘classic tailoring techniques a construction guide for womenswear, by Robert Cabrera and Patricia Meyers, in my opinion Couture Tailoring is better. I ordered both and sent the Cabrera one back.

Just received Couture Tailoring by Claire Shaeffer today so not read it yet. It looks fabulous - several catwalk photos for inspiration. There seems to be plenty of detail on the construction guide with photos or sketches to illustrate techniques. I've attached the two contents pages and four of those inspirational catwalk photos. I think I'll need to buy some Linton Tweed now and make myself a jacket!!

Great book full of lots of helpful and interesting techniques. It is unusual these days to find a book with mainly hand sewing methods. There are no patterns just sewing techniques and their application in great detail.

Detailed, clear and very thorough - super happy with the book. I don’t think it’s for beginners unless you’re very keen to learn slowly as you go.

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Se echa de menos algo de color en los esquemas y se agradecería una traducción al español. Por lo demás muy bien y muy legible el formato Kindle

I enjoy and learn from this sewing teacher - have purchased all her books because she is in California and I am in Ohio and I never got to take a class or workshop with her before she retired. Love all the photos and drawings in the book - so easy to follow and learn from!

E' un libro molto dettagliato sulle tecniche di sartoria da utilizzare nella creazione delle giacche. Insegna proprio tutto dalle basi, ad eccezione della modellistica. Dà anche tante idee sui particolari diversi che rendono il modello interessante ed unico; spiega la lavorazione di tutti i tipi di tasche, di spacchi, il davanti e il dietro, i colli, tutto. E' in inglese, tocca andare a cercarsi i termini tecnici. Mi è piaciuto talmente che ho ordinato, della stessa autrice, quello sulle giacche chanel e quello sulle trim fai da te.Aggiungo che oltre ad essere utile è anche un volume particolarmente bello e lussuoso, si prende in mano e dà soddisfazione solo vederlo.Se qualcuno fosse in dubbio se prendere questo o un libro di cucito tradizionale (tipo quello di Burda ad esempio) sono cose diverse. Qui spiegano proprio come fare il capo perfetto, senza nessuna scorciatoia; poi uno sceglie se seguire o no, ma almeno si sa che l'alta moda fa così (e si comincia a comprendere il perchè dei prezzi che a chi non sa cosa c'è dietro possono sembrare assurdi).Insomma, consigliato a chi vuole perfezionarsi nell'arte della giacca.

This book is very detailed and without a doubt perfect for anyone who wants to learn couture tailoring techniques. However, I have advanced sewing skills and this was a repeat of information for me so I returned it. I do highly recommend it for anyone who is a beginner in the area of tailoring because you will learn from the best - Claire Schaefer.