
Making a Muslin
With standard garment making, you can cut your fabric according to the sewing pattern you’re using; but in couture sewing, you need to create a muslin. A muslin is put together exactly like the finished piece is put together, allowing for the best fit possible.
Make Your Markings
With standard sewing, raw edges are often used as a guide for sewing a seam; but that’s not the case with couture sewing. As such, marking the material is crucial. You can mark out your fabric with a piece of chalk, thread, or a piece of carbon paper and a tracing wheel. The latter two options are the best because the marks are visible on both sides of the fabric; but, it does take more work.
Natural Interfacing
Most seamstresses that use interfacing opt for something a fusible, synthetic option; makes sense, because it’s affordable and using it is pretty easy. With couture clothing, however, the interfacing isn’t fusible and it’s made of natural fibers.
Hand Sewing
While you can certainly use a sewing machine, most of the stitches on couture garments are hand sewn, so make sure you have plenty of hand sewing needles. It may take more time, but it yields better results, as you have better control over the fabric when you sew by hand.
Finishing the Seams
When it comes to sewing clothing, there are all types of seam finishes that can be used; however, in couture sewing, overcastting stitches are the most commonly used seam finishes. That’s because it produces outstanding results, which is the exact goal of couture sewing.
While it might take more time and patience, and it certainly requires a lot of practice, if you’re dedicated, you will certainly be able to sew your own couture clothing.
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