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  Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear (Paperback) By (author) Susan Khalje

  

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  Short Description for Bridal CoutureStarting with a portfolio of gowns designed by the author, this book covers the major techniques used to sew these couture creations, including choosing fabric, working with lace, creating a muslin, and problem-solving tricky construction issues. It is suitable for brides, sewing students, dressmakers, and those who are hiring a dressmaker.
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  • Publisher: Kp Books
  • Published: 01 October 1997
  • Format: Paperback 160 pages
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  • Categories: Weddings, Wedding Planners | Needlework & Fabric Crafts
  • ISBN 13: 9780801987571 ISBN 10: 0801987571
  • Sales rank: 314,641

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Full description for Bridal Couture

• The apparently effortless grace of a successful gown is always underpinned by solid dressmaking skills - the skills described in "Bridal Couture". Starting with a portfolio of breathtaking gowns designed by the author, "Bridal Couture" covers all the major techniques used to sew these sumptuous couture creations, including choosing fabric, working with lace, creating a muslin, and problem-solving tricky construction issues. Every conceivable style of skirt, sleeve, and bodice is included, as well as suggestions for fabric combinations to evoke just the right mood. A final section details th construction of four actual gowns, giving readers a chance to apply what they've learned. Ideal as a wish book for brides, a textbook for sewing students, a reference book for dressmakers, or a companion book for anyone hiring a dressmaker, "Bridal Couture" is finally a book about fashion and the practical knowledge needed to create fantasy.