E.OLIVE POUNDS - Creative Sewing. Hamilton Home Science

London England, Hamish Hamilton, 1968. First Edition, Binding: Soft Cover, Elsie Walker Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall Quarto 0241912822 Paperback 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.