The art of couture sewing is a practical guide to the fine construction practices used in couture workrooms beginning with a brief history of couture the book provides fully illustrated instructions on constructing a couture dress from start to finish it covers tools and supplies stitching of different kinds of closures and draping . The art of couture sewing 2nd edition is a practical guide to custom techniques in the construction of couture garments beginning with a brief history of haute couture the book moves on to cover tools and supplies matching fabrics with the appropriate needles and threads pressing and construction techniques. The art of couture sewing is a practical guide to the fine construction practices used in couture workrooms beginning with a brief history of couture the book provides fully illustrated instructions on constructing a couture dress from start to finish. The art of couture sewing 2nd edition is a practical guide to custom techniques in the