Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I do think that this is a good book for learning about couture techniques and when to use them, but my point of contention is the fact that, There are few photos showing how to get the desired results and a lot of written text, which I think is not good for any book involving construction of sewing. More attention to photos and diagrams should have been placed. I feel like you can get some couture vocabulary down and when to use but I don't think the actual techniques can be easily replicated from the book without further demonstration from outside sources thus I am disappointed (actually extremely disappointed) in this book (Claire B Shaeffer knows her stuff, This would be a master to learn from). I was fully expecting a couture book that would constantly be opened on my sewing table but this is not it. I really hope this book is revised with a lot more step by step visuals thus making it accessible and a library keepsake. I am torn about reviewing because the couture techniques presented are used in the couturier houses and once mastered and applied correctly will give your garments amazing results, as well there are few books dedicated to the art of couture sewing-that actually have couture techniques but I do not think you will learn the how to from this book so I cannot give it more stars. I would have also liked to see some emphasizes on sewing those amazing unstructures of crinolines/hoops-how they differ from modern day as opposed to the olden times and of course best sewing practices. I see some of the dresses walk down the runway and I am always curious as to the production of them. I did not take off for that though as I understand an entirely different book may need to be dedicated towards the subject. Overall review of couture techniques yes How to get the desired results no. Is It Worth It? Meh