This is a comprehensive handbook for mending clothes and household items at home, first published in 1946. Written at a time when home economy was extremely important, it contains a plethora of money- and time-saving hints and tips, making it ideal for those with an interest in cutting unnecessary costs in their day-to-day lives. Contents include: 'Mend for Pleasure and Economy', 'To Mend, You Need', 'Your Sewing Machine', 'Know Your Fabric', 'Know how to Handle Fabric', 'Essentials of Sewing', 'Essential Stitches', 'Embroidery Stitches', 'Seams and How to Make Them', 'Darts', 'Finishes for Hems and Edges', 'Gathers and Ruffles', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.
This is a comprehensive handbook for mending clothes and household items at home, first published in 1946. Written at a time when home economy was extremely important, it contains a plethora of money- and time-saving hints and tips, making it ideal for those with an interest in cutting unnecessary costs in their day-to-day lives. Contents include: 'Mend for Pleasure and Economy', 'To Mend, You Need', 'Your Sewing Machine', 'Know Your Fabric', 'Know how to Handle Fabric', 'Essentials of Sewing', 'Essential Stitches', 'Embroidery Stitches', 'Seams and How to Make Them', 'Darts', 'Finishes for Hems and Edges', 'Gathers and Ruffles', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.
Twelve easy, well-illustrated lessonsdemonstrate how to mend clothes in the comfort of one's home. Chapters include basics from threading a needle and sewing on buttons to repairing seams and fixing...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of...
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