--- product_id: 112146177 title: "Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated" price: "SAR 109" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/112146177-couture-sewing-techniques-revised-and-updated store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated **Price:** SAR 109 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated - **How much does it cost?** SAR 109 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/112146177-couture-sewing-techniques-revised-and-updated) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated - Kindle edition by Shaeffer, Claire B.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated. Review: Great composition, Highly informative - I had started sewing maybe a year ago, just making little projects here and there, mostly just bags and things to organize various items in. Just recently (within the past 4 months), I had fallen in love with the design and construction of corsets. I had never used a pattern for any of the three corsets I have made to date and was very proud of my accomplishment, however, they weren't the quality I had wanted to produce. I had been stumped by the limitations of my $60 Brother sewing machine and haven't had the money to upgrade. I decided that I would learn sewing by hand, and make a completely handmade corset. I had researched different methods of stitching and pattern design online, but nothing that I had seen really made an impact on my style and design. So I decided to put up the $20 to buy a book about the finer techniques of sewing. This book is absolutely amazing, the incredibly informative and descriptive writing style, accompanied with beautiful graphics, photos and illustrated techniques was a godsend. The book actually flows through the subjects with phenomenal continuity, and allows you to basically practice as you go along, by illustrating step by step stitches, techniques, tips and tricks. The author has amazing knowledge and credentials, and many of the photos of garments are from her own personal collections. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to learn how to make clothes entirely by hand, or even just understand how different stitches and techniques will help you with machine sewing. Great book for beginners and amateurs alike, but would probably not recommend it for the advanced seamstress. Review: A fascinating book for the home sewer/fashionista. - I am a home sewer at an intermediate skill level, always looking to learn more about garment construction. The reason I was drawn to this book was because I'm interesting in learning about advanced clothing construction techniques (not that I'll ever use them, but I just want to better understand how the "pros" do it). Plus, I very much appreciate well-made clothing, and am curious how that look is achieved. And lastly, I was looking to pick up tips on how to make my clothing look less "home made". I've been reading the book in bits and pieces (I don't see this as a book that I'll just sit down and read cover to cover). It's interesting to read about the history of couture sewing. And I'm starting to pick up little hints here and there that I can apply to my own home sewing. Just as an example: even though I have a nice, new sewing machine and a serger, I often resort to hemming by hand because I just can't get the look I want by machine (I just assumed I didn't have the right skill level to make all the necessary adjustments to the machine settings). Well, after learning that the overwhelming majority of couture sewing is done by hand, I now feel completely confident continuing to do hems and other pieces by hand for better control and a smoother look. May not seem like a big deal, but to me it's just one less area to fret over when sewing and I can feel confident about my approach. I am now reading about various seam finishes - another area that will come in handy for the home sewer. The book has great illustrations, and is printed on nice, heavy, glossy paper, which makes it a nice book for "show" as well. Looks impressive on the coffee table. : ) Yes, I know, a weird thing to mention in a book review, but there it is. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00L2223DM | | Accessibility | Learn more | | Best Sellers Rank | #276,317 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #122 in Fashion (Kindle Store) #134 in Fashion & Art #179 in Sewing (Kindle Store) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (757) | | Enhanced typesetting | Enabled | | File size | 21.2 MB | | ISBN-13 | 978-1600859175 | | Language | English | | Page Flip | Enabled | | Print length | 609 pages | | Publication date | June 9, 2014 | | Publisher | Taunton Press | | Screen Reader | Supported | | Word Wise | Not Enabled | | X-Ray | Not Enabled | ## Images ![Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A178wnT4DsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great composition, Highly informative *by S***S on October 16, 2012* I had started sewing maybe a year ago, just making little projects here and there, mostly just bags and things to organize various items in. Just recently (within the past 4 months), I had fallen in love with the design and construction of corsets. I had never used a pattern for any of the three corsets I have made to date and was very proud of my accomplishment, however, they weren't the quality I had wanted to produce. I had been stumped by the limitations of my $60 Brother sewing machine and haven't had the money to upgrade. I decided that I would learn sewing by hand, and make a completely handmade corset. I had researched different methods of stitching and pattern design online, but nothing that I had seen really made an impact on my style and design. So I decided to put up the $20 to buy a book about the finer techniques of sewing. This book is absolutely amazing, the incredibly informative and descriptive writing style, accompanied with beautiful graphics, photos and illustrated techniques was a godsend. The book actually flows through the subjects with phenomenal continuity, and allows you to basically practice as you go along, by illustrating step by step stitches, techniques, tips and tricks. The author has amazing knowledge and credentials, and many of the photos of garments are from her own personal collections. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to learn how to make clothes entirely by hand, or even just understand how different stitches and techniques will help you with machine sewing. Great book for beginners and amateurs alike, but would probably not recommend it for the advanced seamstress. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fascinating book for the home sewer/fashionista. *by F***G on July 1, 2013* I am a home sewer at an intermediate skill level, always looking to learn more about garment construction. The reason I was drawn to this book was because I'm interesting in learning about advanced clothing construction techniques (not that I'll ever use them, but I just want to better understand how the "pros" do it). Plus, I very much appreciate well-made clothing, and am curious how that look is achieved. And lastly, I was looking to pick up tips on how to make my clothing look less "home made". I've been reading the book in bits and pieces (I don't see this as a book that I'll just sit down and read cover to cover). It's interesting to read about the history of couture sewing. And I'm starting to pick up little hints here and there that I can apply to my own home sewing. Just as an example: even though I have a nice, new sewing machine and a serger, I often resort to hemming by hand because I just can't get the look I want by machine (I just assumed I didn't have the right skill level to make all the necessary adjustments to the machine settings). Well, after learning that the overwhelming majority of couture sewing is done by hand, I now feel completely confident continuing to do hems and other pieces by hand for better control and a smoother look. May not seem like a big deal, but to me it's just one less area to fret over when sewing and I can feel confident about my approach. I am now reading about various seam finishes - another area that will come in handy for the home sewer. The book has great illustrations, and is printed on nice, heavy, glossy paper, which makes it a nice book for "show" as well. Looks impressive on the coffee table. : ) Yes, I know, a weird thing to mention in a book review, but there it is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sewing at it's best *by L***K on March 5, 2023* I was sewing with my mother when I was four. I am a good seamstress. I would have said excellent before I bought two of Claire Schaffer's books. I'm so excited, I feel like I did when I was finally old enough for home ec all those years ago. This book is great for anyone who sews, or wants to. Not only is it full of technique and information, it's enjoyable. Highly recommend this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/112146177-couture-sewing-techniques-revised-and-updated](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/112146177-couture-sewing-techniques-revised-and-updated) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*