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Couture Sewing Techniques

by Claire B. Shaeffer · 2014

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Sewers who have ever longed to create clothing with the distinctive look of haute couture will love this book. They'll learn the finer points of hand sewing, shaping, and finishing for a high-end, professional look. This book is for all sewing enthusiasts who appreciate fine workmanship.

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self-helpself-helpMore like thisLess of this
Themes
fashionfashionMore like thisLess of thiscraftscraftsMore like thisLess of thisartartMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 240 pages

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