Areference and instructional manual for mastering advanced hand-sewing andconstruction techniques used in couture fashion and theatrical costumeproduction.
Written by industry veteran and educator Triffin Timm Morris, Sew Like a Pro provides a comprehensive,step-by-step guide to the technical methods used in high-end garmentconstruction—whether for the runway, convention, or the professional stage.Drawing on years of experience as Headof Costume Production at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hilland decades constructing costumes for Broadway productions including Hamilton, Wicked, Matilda, Shrek, The Rockettes, Harry Potterand the Cursed Child, and many others. Morris offers a detailed, practicalframework for executing structure, tailored shaping, and couture finishes.
Each chapter is designed for advancedsewers, professional costume technicians, tailoring educators, cosplayenthusiasts, and garment makers dedicated to the highest level ofcraftsmanship. With an emphasis on accuracy, structure, and time-testedmethods, Sew Like a Pro is a step-by-step,illustrated handbook rooted inprofessional practices, covering everything from pad-stitching, underlining,and hand-basting to structural seam balancing, sleeve shaping, invisiblefinishes, couture closures, and press-tailoring. The book emphasizes precision,material knowledge, and internal architecture—techniques essential toboth home garment makers, cosplay creators, high‑fashion ateliers, andprofessional costume shops.
Includes:
● Detailed method sections on constructionprocesses.
● Reproducible sample patterns forpractice or to incorporate into your own designs.
● Dozens of technical illustrations and procedural diagrams for clarity inhigh‑level hand construction.
- All techniques and methods are supported by videotutorials via YouTube.
