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Vintage Couture Tailoring

by Thomas von Nordheim

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Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft, which has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms. Nothing feels quite so luxurious or sophisticated as bespoke clothes, but the tailoring skills they require are often seen to be shrouded in mystery and the clothes therefore only accessible to the rich and famous. This practical book reveals the trade secrets of couture tailoring and brings vintage couture tailoring within the reach of all. With step-by-step photographs and professional tips throughout, it shows how a ladies' jacket is made and thereby introduces a range of fundamental tailoring techniques. These can be used for garments for either gender, as well as other sewing projects: *Moulding fabric to shape with the iron *Employing loose interfacings *Hollow shoulder construction *Pad stitching canvas *Interlining and weighting hems *Making tailored and bound buttonholes .... and many more forgotten techniques AUTHOR: Thomas von Nordheim learnt traditional tailoring during an apprenticeship in an old-style German couture salon. In the early 1990s, his love of fashion and all things English brought him to London. For seven years he cut and tailored for an illustrious clientele of aristocrats, politicians and members of international society at the last surviving great London couture house, Lachasse. When the house sadly closed, Thomas established his own successful business offering tailoring to private clients. He supervises an annual tailoring project at The Royal College of Art, and since 2002 has taught unique specialist short courses at London College of Fashion on tailoring and vintage couture techniques. SELLING POINTS: *Practised by only a few establishments around the world an this practical book reveals trade secrets *Invaluable guide to professionals wishing to further their skills, and for enthusiasts with an interest in tailoring *Show how to make a ladies' jacket from preparation through to assembly and reveals the exquisite finishing details that are a part of couture tailoring *Superbly illustrated *Author is a tailor of international repute ILLUSTRATIONS: 417 colour photos… (more)
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Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft, which has not changed for many centuries, however, the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor's workrooms. Nothing feels quite so luxurious or sophisticated as bespoke clothes, but the tailoring skills they require are often seen to be shrouded in mystery and the clothes therefore only accessible to the rich and famous. This practical book reveals the trade secrets of couture tailoring and brings vintage couture tailoring within the reach of all. With step-by-step photographs and professional tips throughout, it shows how a ladies' jacket is made and thereby introduces a range of fundamental tailoring techniques. These can be used for garments for either gender, as well as other sewing projects: *Moulding fabric to shape with the iron *Employing loose interfacings *Hollow shoulder construction *Pad stitching canvas *Interlining and weighting hems *Making tailored and bound buttonholes .... and many more forgotten techniques AUTHOR: Thomas von Nordheim learnt traditional tailoring during an apprenticeship in an old-style German couture salon. In the early 1990s, his love of fashion and all things English brought him to London. For seven years he cut and tailored for an illustrious clientele of aristocrats, politicians and members of international society at the last surviving great London couture house, Lachasse. When the house sadly closed, Thomas established his own successful business offering tailoring to private clients. He supervises an annual tailoring project at The Royal College of Art, and since 2002 has taught unique specialist short courses at London College of Fashion on tailoring and vintage couture techniques. SELLING POINTS: *Practised by only a few establishments around the world an this practical book reveals trade secrets *Invaluable guide to professionals wishing to further their skills, and for enthusiasts with an interest in tailoring *Show how to make a ladies' jacket from preparation through to assembly and reveals the exquisite finishing details that are a part of couture tailoring *Superbly illustrated *Author is a tailor of international repute ILLUSTRATIONS: 417 colour photos

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