<p>Thanks to her unique insider-expertise in the couture industry, Claire Shaeffer offers home sewers the techniques and knowledge to create garments with true designer professionalism. This book/DVD set is the second book on chanel and a companion to <em>The Couture Cardigan Jacket.</em> It contains the information and design-atelier secrets that have made Shaeffer's in-person classes smash hit sellouts. The DVD offers an in-depth workshop with Shaeffer, focused on replicating the iconic Chanel skirt. Although each book works independently--when purchased with <em>The Couture Cardigan Jacket</em>, readers will have the option of creating a complete Chanel suite. </p><p>As with the other books in this series, the companion printed book presents intriguing garment details (from garments in Shaeffer's impressive collection) and information on the construction methods used to create the signature garment. </p>