Millinery Techniques - Fabrics, felts, straws and feathers

Introduction

This volume serves as a comprehensive methodological guide designed for the preparation of the official CAP Fashion Professions Dressmaking Tailoring qualification. Authored by Aurore Lequesne and Sandra Maciak-Hélias, it didactically synthesizes the fundamental knowledge and essential technical gestures required for the execution of tailored garments. It is intended for external candidates, students in vocational training, and professionals seeking to consolidate their expertise. Its step-by-step content allows for the acquisition of the necessary autonomy to successfully pass the practical examinations.

What does the "Passez votre CAP Tailleur avec Artesane" book contain?

A Structured Learning Approach: The book is divided into 9 modules corresponding to a 9-month curriculum. It should be utilized to structure your revision schedule, addressing each skill block (Pattern Drafting, Textile Technology, Study Pieces) methodically to ensure a logical progression of skills throughout the preparatory year.

Practical Application and Study Pieces: The volume focuses on the practical mastery of key techniques (piped pockets, tailored collars, etc.). For every detailed technique, it is imperative to immediately apply the instructions to fabric swatches or directly onto the four study garments to internalize the professional technique.

Supplementary Resources: The syllabus is focused on mastering professional tailoring techniques. We supply the required fabrics, threads, and rigid interlinings necessary for executing the Study Pieces and the featured study garments (Jacket, Vest, Skirt, Coat).

Examination Preparation: The objective is to master all professional tailoring techniques and to be capable of sewing the tailored wardrobe with precision and rigor, which are essential criteria for the CAP examination.

A Dedicated Interactive Space: In addition to the book, you gain access to a dedicated space on Artesane featuring video tutorials and extensive digital resources. A code slipped inside the book allows you to access this space free of charge.

Detailed Educational Syllabus (9 Months, September to May):

• History of Tailoring (Historical context and garment evolution).

• Tailoring Textile Technology (Study of specific materials and interlinings).

• Pattern Drafting for tailored garments (Methodology for base construction).

• Learning different stitches through the stitch sampler (Hand and machine stitches).

• Study Pieces (Practice of tabs, lined patch pockets, tailored and shawl collars, piped pockets, peasant pockets, breast pockets, joins/seam matching, linings, and zippered assemblies).

• Cutting and assembly of 4 complete garments: Tailored Jacket, Tailored Vest, Tailored Skirt, Tailored Coat.

Tips and advice for managing your time and properly tackling the examination subject.

This book is intended for students, professionals undergoing retraining, and technical sewing enthusiasts.

Required Equipment:

• A domestic or industrial sewing machine

• A pressing station: this is essential in Tailoring

• An overlocker is optional. It is used for the non-lined skirt's finishings.

• 50 cm and 20 cm rulers

• A tape measure

• A pair of cutting shears

• Half-long needles No. 7 to 9

• Tailor's chalk

• A chalk sharpener (optional)

• A sleeve board (jeannette) that you can lean on (without it folding)

• A tailor's pressing cushion

• A pressing ham (enclume/anvil)

• A tailor's thimble: with an open end

• Pattern drafting equipment: set square and French curve (pistolet)

Specifications (Caractéristiques)

• Title: Passez votre CAP Tailleur avec Artesane

• Authors: Aurore Lequesne, Sandra Maciak-Hélias

• Publisher: Eyrolles

• Format: 22 x 28 cm (Large format facilitating workshop consultation)

• Page Count: 398 pages

• Binding: Softcover

• ISBN: 9782212675993

• EAN Code: 2782416017513

Supplementary Note

The product is sold per unit (single copy). The patterns for the 4 garments are provided in size 38 and are accessible via an interactive space associated with the book for other sizes. Cover photographs accurately represent the delivered product. The supplies needed for the exercises are available separately in our haberdashery. For optimal use, store your book away from humidity and direct sunlight.