--- product_id: 2397784 title: "Taunton Press Couture Sewing The Couture Cardigan Jacket Book" price: "€ 9.80" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2397784-taunton-press-couture-sewing-the-couture-cardigan-jacket-book store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Bonus companion DVD included Step-by-step couture sewing guide Advanced haute couture tailoring techniques Taunton Press Couture Sewing The Couture Cardigan Jacket Book **Price:** € 9.80 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🧥 Sew Your Way to Timeless Elegance with Couture Precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Taunton Press Couture Sewing The Couture Cardigan Jacket Book - **How much does it cost?** € 9.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2397784-taunton-press-couture-sewing-the-couture-cardigan-jacket-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bonus Instructional DVD:** Visual learners get a full walkthrough of the entire sewing process. - • **Master the Iconic Chanel Look:** Unlock couture-level cardigan jacket construction with expert guidance. - • **Perfect for Ambitious Sewists:** Whether advanced or intermediate, elevate your garment-making skills dramatically. - • **Exclusive Insights & Resources:** Includes fabric suggestions, trims, and a detailed resource section to source premium materials. - • **Comprehensive Step-by-Step Instructions:** From quilting to hand-set sleeves, every detail is demystified for precision. ## Overview This Taunton Press book is a definitive guide for creating Chanel-style cardigan jackets using haute couture sewing techniques. It offers detailed, illustrated instructions covering everything from fabric selection to finishing touches, complemented by a step-by-step companion DVD. Ideal for serious sewists aiming to craft high-quality, iconic garments with expert precision. ## Description Taunton Press Couture Sewing The Couture Cardigan Jacket Book- If you want to make a cardigan jackets with the impeccable look of Chanel, this book is a must. Learn the sewing methods that have been developed based on haute couture construction methods. From assembling the sleeves to picking the right buttons, you'll know everything there is by the time you get through this book. Bonus step-by-step companion DVD included. Review: A most important reference book for serious sewers. - This is a clearly illustrated with step by step directions for the person that is interested in coutour sewing. It is not a quick how to for people that want to complete their garment on a week end. Claire shares her vast knowledge expertly for the person that would like to create the highest quality garments. Her instructions could easily be followed by the less experienced seamstress. This book offers valuable information for the advanced sewist as well. The cd is a valuable added bonus. Very worthwhile book. Review: Fantastic! - This is one of the best sewing books! I'm fascinated by the classic Chanel jacket because of it's iconic status and exquisite craftsmanship. I'm not one for designer labels, but I want a similar jacket for the quality. As a home sewer, it's one of those garments that done well, will be a source of pride for years to come. This book will help you get there. Three cheers for a book dedicated to the subject. I was wondering why this hadn't happened before. However, it is worth the wait! I love getting a sneak peak into Shaeffer's personal collection. The garment index makes interesting reading. On to the making of the jacket. Shaeffer starts at the beginning -- with suggested fabrics and a good pattern. Of course there is a section on the famous trims. There's a detailed resources section in the back of the book; you'll know where to go for what. The book assumes you can manage diagnosing and correcting any fit issues on your own. You'll do this with a toile. In terms of construction, this book breaks down a very daunting process into digestible chunks starting with the quilting. This is still advanced stuff and obviously includes tailoring. Please bone up on your hand stitches. There are chapters on buttonholes, the three-piece sleeve, edge finishing, hand-set sleeves, patch pockets and finishing. Perhaps my favorite chapter is "What Makes Chanel's Cardigan Jacket Different." I love it for the historical perspective. It helps ground you as you think about what you want your finished jacket to look like. In the DVD, you're walked through each step of the construction process. The DVD and the book can stand alone as complete instructional tools. Together, they are awesome. I will say that based on the reviews, I'd decided not to purchase Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques . After watching the DVD that accompanies this book, I will purchase Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques for the DVD. If the DVD instruction is as good as it is on this DVD, it's worth the purchase. If you want to make your own Chanel-style cardigan jacket, this book is a must. As other reviewers have mentioned, the techniques here are specific to construction a Chanel-style jacket, but they will help make you a better sewer as you apply them to other projects. This is a great addition to any sewing library. ## Features - Taunton Press Couture Sewing The Couture Cardigan Jacket Book - Taunton Press Couture Sewing The Couture Cardigan Jacket Book- If you want to make a cardigan jackets with the impeccable look of Chanel, this book is a must. - Learn the sewing methods that have been developed based on haute couture construction methods. - From assembling the sleeves to picking the right buttons, you'll know everything there is by the time you get through this book. - Bonus step-by-step companion DVD included. ## Images ![Taunton Press Couture Sewing The Couture Cardigan Jacket Book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CKeALsd+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A most important reference book for serious sewers. *by A***L on December 23, 2013* This is a clearly illustrated with step by step directions for the person that is interested in coutour sewing. It is not a quick how to for people that want to complete their garment on a week end. Claire shares her vast knowledge expertly for the person that would like to create the highest quality garments. Her instructions could easily be followed by the less experienced seamstress. This book offers valuable information for the advanced sewist as well. The cd is a valuable added bonus. Very worthwhile book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic! *by N***I on January 3, 2014* This is one of the best sewing books! I'm fascinated by the classic Chanel jacket because of it's iconic status and exquisite craftsmanship. I'm not one for designer labels, but I want a similar jacket for the quality. As a home sewer, it's one of those garments that done well, will be a source of pride for years to come. This book will help you get there. Three cheers for a book dedicated to the subject. I was wondering why this hadn't happened before. However, it is worth the wait! I love getting a sneak peak into Shaeffer's personal collection. The garment index makes interesting reading. On to the making of the jacket. Shaeffer starts at the beginning -- with suggested fabrics and a good pattern. Of course there is a section on the famous trims. There's a detailed resources section in the back of the book; you'll know where to go for what. The book assumes you can manage diagnosing and correcting any fit issues on your own. You'll do this with a toile. In terms of construction, this book breaks down a very daunting process into digestible chunks starting with the quilting. This is still advanced stuff and obviously includes tailoring. Please bone up on your hand stitches. There are chapters on buttonholes, the three-piece sleeve, edge finishing, hand-set sleeves, patch pockets and finishing. Perhaps my favorite chapter is "What Makes Chanel's Cardigan Jacket Different." I love it for the historical perspective. It helps ground you as you think about what you want your finished jacket to look like. In the DVD, you're walked through each step of the construction process. The DVD and the book can stand alone as complete instructional tools. Together, they are awesome. I will say that based on the reviews, I'd decided not to purchase Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques . After watching the DVD that accompanies this book, I will purchase Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques for the DVD. If the DVD instruction is as good as it is on this DVD, it's worth the purchase. If you want to make your own Chanel-style cardigan jacket, this book is a must. As other reviewers have mentioned, the techniques here are specific to construction a Chanel-style jacket, but they will help make you a better sewer as you apply them to other projects. This is a great addition to any sewing library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful! And there's more... *by D***N on October 3, 2013* So wonderful to have this detailed how-to guide at long last, just as Claire's fans have always wanted! Nice job, everybody, and congrats to Claire on another publishing milestone! As you'll see on the book's Resources page (137), Claire and I put together a vast digital image library based on her fabulous Chanel collection, with over 600 close-up, annotated inside, outside, and under the lining shots that you can zoom in on and ask questions about. The reference in the book left off the link to it, so here it is, in amazon-approved style: go to shaefferonchanel[dot]blogspot[dot]com. If you love Chanel and really want the inside scoop on these amazing creations, we think you'll be thrilled by this earlier labor of love from Claire. ## Frequently Bought Together - Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket: Sewing Secrets from a Chanel Collector - Couture Sewing: Making Designer Trims - Laurence King Couture Tailoring: A Construction Guide for Women's Jackets --- ## 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.hr/products/2397784-taunton-press-couture-sewing-the-couture-cardigan-jacket-book](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2397784-taunton-press-couture-sewing-the-couture-cardigan-jacket-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*