Couture: The Art of Fine Sewing by Roberta Carr (1993-05-03)

I wasn’t sure what to expect having read some comments in reviews This book is a gem for anyone interested in learning couture techniques.clearly written with photos. I think it’s for people who want written material to go with the expanding number of videos and tutorials.

I have bought Couture Sewing from Claire Shaeffer and this from Roberta Carr, I really like more this one. Easy to read and understand, that's is my point of view. The pictures are not step-by-step but I didn't need them, the explanations are easy to follow and the picture just reinforce the technique. The explanation about Darts, I love it, I am not a pro sewer but I like sewing its my passion, I want to learn to have better finish in my clothes, so, this is for me the first book to pick each time I need to apply a couture technique.

Refined techniques , useful in order to go further tant beginner state. A must-have!

I think I shall find this book useful as it has very clear instructions. It is very 1980's but this doesn't matter as the couture methods covered remain the same whatever you are making. The author writes in quite a corny, gushy style which is slightly irritating but it's still a good book with lots of information.

excellent book. good clear descriptions and illustrations.

I feel this is the best sewing book I purchased so far.It is quick to consult at a glance (for those who do not sew all types of garments very often like me), lots of illustrations and hints. a real bible.

Not quite enough detail on how to do the small things necessary for couture work

I am not a professional in any way but I have found this book wonderfully inspirational. I have successfully cut out a bias skirt using no pattern just following the advice given for cutting on the bias and how to cut out ruffles that hang rather than stick out also using the circle and bias techniques. Currently I am working on a skirt which started out as an A line pattern but is now a slim fitting gored skirt with godets also a technique in this book. It does not contain step by step instructions more an understanding and information on how to. Perhaps not a book for beginners but certainly useful for anyone who can cut out and assemble clothes competantly and want to advance from basics.

This is an interestingly written book and full of couture techniques that are easy to understand. I’ve bought many books and this is by far rich in techniques and fashion history, not to mention the author’s unique sense of writing, which I enjoy.Definitely a must have , I learned many new things and happy to apply them to my sewing. I wasn’t turned off by the “dated ness” of the book, I actually really appreciate it the way it is. I wish I could find the videos by the author.

Ich habe dieses Buch schon vor Jahren einmal bestellt, aber dann zurückgeschickt, weil weniger Kniffs als in Claire Shaeffers "Couture Sewing" besprochen wurden. Nun aber nochmal und diesmal bleibt es bei mir.Was ich mittlerweile an Carr sehr schätze, ist ihr hands-on-Ansatz. Man merkt dem Buch an, dass es von einer sehr erfahrenen Schneiderin geschrieben wurde, während Shaeffer eine Couture-Sammlerin mit lexikalischem Ansatz ist. Hier finden sich genaue Anleitung und viele Tipps, die von jahrelanger praktischer Erfahrung sprechen. Trotz des etwas chaotischen Aufbaus eine EMpfehlung für jede ambitionierte Schneiderin.

This is a fabulous book for those interested in producing fine sewing in all garments. It is a bit dated, having been published initially in 1992, but the methods and techniques presented are timeless. Carr has a great deal of advice to offer in producing fine finishes in garments. Many have commented on the dated nature of the garments presented in the text, but I feel that there is so much to learn in this endeavour and Carr's attention to the details and techniques are helpful. This book is a treasure trove of methods to produce the best possible garment one can.

Paperback, used book in "Like New" condition. After spending lots of time reviewing other books on "Couture" sewing, I decided on this book when I read several well written and considerate reviews who spoke well of the book. My reason for buying a book on couture sewing was to increase my knowledge and sewing skills. I've been a home seamstress since I was 6/7 years old; and mostly self taught (with some input from my Mother and 1 year of Home Economics).This book is hard to describe clearly for someone else. It feels/reads like a history lesson, a documentary feature, an upper university level class all being told by a rather engaging individual (Roberta C. Carr). There are definitions and clarifications; examples of how to tos and why's, and yes the examples are in black and white. You will have to read and try to comprehend without a video.For me, I feel a bit "shell shocked" it's so much quality information to digest and... This is GOOD! Although I just got the book today (Feb 19, 2020) I know I will enjoy it for years. Very Much! Even if I will not be able to use everything in it immediately the examples are wonderfully presented. I am thrilled to be increasing my Sewing library with such a unique book. And if I learn only ONE thing from this book (besides who Madame Madeleine Vionnet was), it's that fabric grain is everything! Your fabric must be absolutely on the true grain for couture results.Maybe not everyone will find this book to their taste visually; but I cannot imagine anyone serious about the subject of couture dismissing it out of hand.

Arrived in new condition. Thank You