The Couture Dress
From creating a muslin to adjusting fit and hand-stitching hems, couturier Susan Khalje guides you step-by-step through couture sewing techniques…
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From creating a muslin to adjusting fit and hand-stitching hems, couturier Susan Khalje guides you step-by-step through couture sewing techniques! Note: Pattern not included.
Introduction
Meet couture designer, author and television personality Susan Khalje.
Muslin 1: Pin & Cut
Learn how to pin and mark your pattern and cut out your fitting muslin.
Muslin 2: Assembly
Susan teaches you how to mark your muslin pieces, pin and sew them together.
Muslin 3: Fitting
Learn the best techniques to evaluate the fit of your muslin on the body.
Muslin 4: Finishing
Susan shows you how to modify the muslin to accurately reflect your fit adjustments.
Underlining 1: Pin & Cut
Learn what underlining is and how to mark and cut it like a pro.
Underlining 2: Fashion Fabric
Baste your fashion fabric and check the fit again.
Construction 1: Basting
Make sure everything lines up and baste it together.
Construction 2: Assembly
Learn how to sew securely, including catch stitching and stay stitching.
Construction 3: Seams & Stitches
Learn how to assemble the bodice and bias midriff, matching plaids and seams.
Sleeves
Susan show you how to achieve perfect set-in sleeves with some special materials.
Zippers
Put in a hand-picked zipper with step-by-step instruction.
Hems
Work on both the bottom hem and your sleeve hems.
Lining
Susan takes you back to the muslin to create a silk crepe de chine lining.
Finishing Touches
Learn couture finishing touches, including thread chains and waist stays.
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