Couture Sewing: the Couture Cardigan Jacket: Sewing Secrets from a Chanel Collector [Book]

Make this signature jacket for yourself. Coco Chanel's designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for generations. Now, with The Couture Cardigan Jacket, home sewers can create their own high-fashion jackets with the impeccable look and fine detailing of the iconic original. Renowned instructor Claire B. Shaeffer reveals designer secrets.This book and DVD set provides you with the behind-the-scenes information and design-atelier secrets that have made author Claire B.

As I eagerly anticipate the Classic French Jacket class I will be taking with Susan Khalje in June, there are several things I am doing to get ready for it.  First, of course, is doing my homework.  That includes selecting the pattern I want to use and making the muslin.  I am sticking with the…

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Almost every woman on earth dreams of having a Chanel jacket. A Chanel jacket is pure haute couture: sophisticated, perfectly fitting, timeless classic and very, very expensive. Sewing a Chanel-inspired jacket yourself is like sewing a wedding dress. A long process and you need to have a lot of sewing experience.  But it should not be a dream. It is possible and we will help you!. We offer environmentally-conscious couture fabric bags made in Canada. Our bags are made using recycled fabrics and notions. We also have sewing tutorials, slow fashion tips and healthy lifestyle posts on our sewing blog.

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