Couture Techniques...

Episodes in this Series Welcome Claire Shaeffer demystifies the art of creating high-end garments. Tools Claire explains all of the tools you need for couture sewing. Basting Stitches Claire demonstrates various basting stitches including even, uneven, and diagonal stitches. Permanent Stitches Get acquainted with different permanent hand stitches such as the running stitch, catch stitch, cross stitch, and back stitch. Slipstitches Learn how slipstitches and fell stitches are used in hand sewing. Bars and Chains Thread bars and chains can be used in couture sewing for a variety of uses, including lingerie guards and to replace a hook and eye closure. Hemming Stitches Finish your garment with hand-sewing precision using the blind stitch and hand overcasting. Marking Techniques Learn to mark a pattern on your fabric using techniques such as the dressmaker's basting stitch. Pressing Learn the pressing tools you will need for your couture sewing. Machine Stitching Learn how to best use your sewing machine for couture sewing. Darts Learn to mark and sew a double-pointed dart for your couture garments. Shrinking and Stretching Claire demonstrates how to use ease to sew in a sleeve. Bias Learn how to work with bias to create garments. Stays Learn how to sew stays into any edge. Goodbye from Claire More resources for couture sewing.