Home And School Sewing (1901)

By Frances Patton

Book Overview

Home and School Sewing is a comprehensive guide for learning to sew, written by Frances Patton and first published in 1901. The book is aimed at both home sewers and teachers of sewing in schools. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic hand stitches to advanced machine techniques, as well as pattern drafting, cutting, and fitting. The book also includes instructions for making a variety of garments and household items, such as dresses, shirts, aprons, curtains, and bedding. Additionally, there are chapters on embroidery, lace-making, and other decorative techniques. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the techniques and processes described. Overall, Home and School Sewing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or teaching the art of sewing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116393738X
• ISBN13: 9781163937389
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"