This guide to sewing is arranged alphabetically and fifty or so sections include alterations, belts, buttonholes, buttons, collars, cuffs, darts, fabrics, facings, fitting, gussets, hems, lining, machine-stitching, patterns, pleats, pockets, sleeves, tucks, waistbands and zip-fasteners. Nearly 500 specially made drawings and photographs show the most dependable and up-to-date method for carrying out each process. The book is based on practical experience; the author has taught sewing at schools and technical colleges. It is aimed at the sewing enthusiast at home as well as the student at school or college.