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Roberta Carr is by far the greatest resource for couture sewing techniques. This book is a requirement for the novice as well as expert. I've been sewing for 36 years, and Carr is one of the only experts that can still surpise me with incredible and creative ideas, techniques, inspiration. Carr has also produced video of her techniques and they are a must have. I read/view Carr's publications for pure enjoyment as well as to challenge my technical skills. If you stick to the classic standards of sewing, you'll love her. If you are a renegade and love to break all the old rules, then you will still love her because she enables anyone to acquire the best techniques and then to take them wherever your creative heart desires! She takes the mystery out of basics like bias bindings, spaghetti straps/bias tubes, bound button holes, fantasic/creative pockets, darts, linings, custom fitting, pattern adjustment, and so much more. She gives the home sewer access to professional/couture techniques that enables anyone to achieve the "Couture Look". She has respect for the "home sewer" with her willingness to share trade secrets and methods. Just for record, I have never met Carr personally, and I am not employed by her in any way. I am a home sewer who longed for access to the trade secrets and inside knowledge of the sewers behind the really great and fun garments available only to the very wealthy. Thank you, Ms. Carr for sharing with us! kathypsewsforyou@att.netRead full review
I love when books are straight to the point. This one has great illustrations and pictures of projects and how to do's. Very easy to follow. Glad I purchased this book.
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This is one of the first and best books I have owned in my sewing library. Clear, concise. I supervise a sewing club at our high school, and this is my go to book for the students who want to learn couture sewing.
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It is an old classic book.
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Great source for sewing techniques. Pics are a bit dated but the sewing skills still apply. Also the book is in impeccable condition.
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