The Little Girl's Sewing Book

Book excerpt: This book contains lessons about almost all the stitches used in simple needlework, as well as the more practical of the fancy stitches. Each article described and illustrated includes instructions for some definite branch of sewing. This book helps in discovering the young child's capability for sewing and the range of items they are capable of sewing which of course results in creativity. The lessons are given in quite simple terms along with a story of its use and drawings of the steps involved. In addition to teaching sewing, it also lets the reader comprehend a bit more about the economic lifestyle of those times as it contains brand names of threads and fabric descriptions. It includes techniques for sewing A Handy Work Apron; Ribbons and Bows; Orchid Flower Bag; Macramè Bag; Carpets and Hearthrugs; A Frock and Coat for Dolly and many more exciting things.