9780241912829 - Creative Sewing Home Science Series (1 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Elsie Walker (illustrator). First Edition. Paperback. First Edition. Creative Sewing. Couple of slight creases to front cover. Previous owners name to inside cover. The first part of this book explains the basic dressmaking processes. The clear illustrations and simple text make it possible for the book to be used for constant reference. The chapter on sewing machines comes early, as the sewing machine is an important piece of equipment, and the problems most likely to occur during its use have been explained. The pages showing the threading of different machines should prove a valuable aid where several makes of sewing machine are in use. The knowledge gained by an understanding of sewing processes will lead girls to gain pleasure from the craft, as well as giving them the satisfaction of creating well-made garments using modern techniques. The second part of the book contains chapters covering the projects or topics which are required for the Certificate of Secondary Education. It is not intended that students should copy exactly what is written there but that they should make full use of the ideas given and be encouraged to further study of the subject and further reading and research. Illustrations. 176 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.).