This book contains a wealth of knowledge and information on everything you need to know on sewing and dressmaking at home. This book can be used as a textbook for learning the basic processes and techniques of sewing and also as a book of directions and inspiration for detail and maintenance for all types of vintage garments. This book was originally published in the 1930s but all of its content is important and useful today and has here been republished with a new introduction to sewing and needlework. This is must have for the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in sewing and the making and repairing of vintage clothing.