Vintage Fashion Guild
  • Home
  • Membership
  • Member Directory
  • Support the VFG
  • About
  • Contact
Vintage Fashion Guild
  • Resources
    • Label Resource
      • A to Z Listing
      • Introduction & Terms of Use
      • Bibliography
    • Fabric Resource
      • A to Z Listing
      • Determining Fiber
      • Manufactured Fibers Timeline
      • Fabric "Looks Like"
      • Fabric by Fiber
      • Fabric by Use
      • Guide & Terms of Use
      • Bibliography & Acknowledgements
    • Fashion Timeline
    • Fur Resource
      • Introduction & Terms of Use
    • Lingerie Resource
    • Hat Resource
    • Wedding Resource
  • Articles
    • VFG Member Books
    • Book Reviews
    • Care and Cleaning
    • Buying & Selling
      • Quick Tips for Dating Vintage
      • How to Buy Vintage Clothing
      • Clothing Measurement Charts
      • Clothing Condition Chart
    • Featured Designers
    • Garment & Item Specifics
    • Innovation & Techniques
    • Regional Style & Stores
    • Trends & Genres
  • DONATE
  • Forum
  • About
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Support Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
  • Join
    • Why Join?
    • VFG Code of Practice
    • Apply for Membership
    • VFG Member Directory
  • Blog
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket

Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket

Jul 11, 2014 | by admin | Blog | Articles, Book Reviews

Reviewed by Gayle MacGregor – Sideshow Alley

Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket. Sewing secrets from a Chanel collector
by Claire. B. Shaeffer
The Taunton Press: ISBN. 978-1-60085-955-7 BUY NOW

Couture Sewing The Couture Cardigan Jacket Written by Claire Shaeffer This fascinating book with accompanying DVD is the latest in the Couture Sewing series by acclaimed author Claire Shaeffer, and explores the construction techniques developed by the author to create a Chanel style Jacket.

Through meticulous research based on the Authors collection of original Chanel Jackets and Museum archival research, the reader is treated to a step by step tutorial.

The text and accompanying DVD demonstrate every process required including:

  • Selection of the pattern and fashion fabric, lining and trims and preparation of the fabric and completion of a muslin toile
  • Basting, quilting, stabilizing and shaping including shaping bust and creating dart stays.
  • Stitching seams, and placing and stitching lining
  • Hand worked buttonholes
  • Three piece sleeves
  • Edge finishes
  • Hand set in sleeves
  • Patch Pockets
  • Back shaping and adding a chain weight hem finish

The text is accompanied with clear photographs of the sewing process, along with vintage examples of authentic Chanel jackets.

Chapter 9 includes how to identify original Chanel jackets versus fake versions or Licensed Copies, along with tips on how to date Chanel jackets. The instructions along with the DVD make the sewing process crystal clear. The authors calm, clear and concise instructions encourage you to take on the project without feeling daunted. By sharing her knowledge of these construction techniques the Author is sharing a wonderful gift with all of us that love to sew, along with all who love Vintage Couture techniques.

I would highly recommend this publication to sewers of a medium to high skill level as a fascinating and rewarding challenge.

As an Amazon Associate, the VFG earns from qualifying purchases

Buy This Book on Amazon
← previous next →

Question or Comment? Enter it below.

Donate & shop (paid links)

  • Donate button
  • Shop VFG Members Etsy button
  • Shop VFG Members eBay button
  • Amazon shop button
  • Zazzle shop button

VFG Resources

  • Label button
  • Fabric button
  • Lingerie button
  • Fur button
  • Timeline button
  • Hat button
  • Wedding button
  • Care & cleaning button
  • Tips & tricks button

Follow us

Membership

Shop VFG
Why Join
Code of Practice
Apply for Membership

Shop Member Stores

VFG Member Directory
VFG Amazon Shop
VFG Member Books
VFG Book Reviews
VFG on Etsy
VFG on eBay
VFG on Ruby Lane

Resources

The Time Line
Label Resource
Fabric Resource
Lingerie Resource
Fur & Exotics Resource
Hat Resource

Shortcuts

Vintage Inspiration
The VFG Blog
Ways to Say Thank You
About
Contact
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use

This website and its content including text and images is © copyright Vintage Fashion Guild™ 2023 - All rights reserved
design © 2023 lucid crew
DMCA.com Protection Status