Couture Tailoring: A Construction Guide for Women's Jackets Flexibound – Illustrated, 7 Jan. 2021

Although this book is aimed at making a jacket the information in it relates to many sewing applications. It gives great information on sewing techniques, tailoring techniques and materials used which would also relate to any sewing project. The book talks you through making a jacket from choosing the design and materials and all the way through the construction process. The illustrations are extremely clear and are placed alongside great written instructions and descriptions. I was a bit on the fence about buying another sewing book but I am so glad I purchased this book, it is one I will go back to time and time again, and I have already picked up some tips and tricks and I am only on page 97 of 350! Definitely a worthwhile addition to my library.

A very inspiring informative book.

An excellent book with detailed and clear instructions. I am a professional pattern cutter and garment maker and would recommend if you want to learn to make a tailored jacket. If you are deciding between this and ‘classic tailoring techniques a construction guide for womenswear, by Robert Cabrera and Patricia Meyers, in my opinion Couture Tailoring is better. I ordered both and sent the Cabrera one back.

Informative book with clear images. I am looking forward to constructing a jacket using the techniques described.

Just received Couture Tailoring by Claire Shaeffer today so not read it yet. It looks fabulous - several catwalk photos for inspiration. There seems to be plenty of detail on the construction guide with photos or sketches to illustrate techniques. I've attached the two contents pages and four of those inspirational catwalk photos. I think I'll need to buy some Linton Tweed now and make myself a jacket!!

Great book full of lots of helpful and interesting techniques. It is unusual these days to find a book with mainly hand sewing methods. There are no patterns just sewing techniques and their application in great detail.

Detailed, clear and very thorough - super happy with the book. I don’t think it’s for beginners unless you’re very keen to learn slowly as you go.

Perfect