Sewing For Little Girls (1911)

By Olive Hyde Foster

Book Overview

Sewing For Little Girls is a book written by Olive Hyde Foster and first published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to sewing clothes for young girls, covering everything from basic sewing techniques to more advanced dressmaking skills.The book begins with an introduction to the tools and materials needed for sewing, as well as basic sewing techniques such as hemming, seaming, and gathering. It then moves on to more advanced techniques such as making collars, cuffs, and buttonholes.The bulk of the book is devoted to patterns and instructions for making a wide variety of clothing items for little girls, including dresses, blouses, skirts, and coats. The patterns are accompanied by detailed instructions and illustrations, making it easy for even novice sewers to follow along.In addition to the clothing patterns, the book also includes instructions for making a variety of accessories such as hats, bags, and even a doll's dress. There are also sections on embroidery and smocking, which can be used to embellish the clothing items.Overall, Sewing For Little Girls is a timeless resource for anyone interested in sewing clothes for young girls. Its clear instructions and detailed patterns make it a valuable addition to any sewing library.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: 1437039146
• ISBN13: 9781437039146
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"