Description
The Spool Cotton Co., New York, Published date: 1930. Softcover, printed paper wrappers; 48 pp; 21 cm; staple bound. Illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams and instructional drawings; reference index.
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Condition & notes
In good condition. Tan illustrated paper covers with green and blue printing; light, very faded notes in pencil on rear cover; moderate overall toning and age discoloration; light soiling and scattered small stains; corners rounded and mildly worn; spine edge shows rubbing and shallow creasing. Staple binding sound. Interior pages toned with age but clean and unmarked. Instructional sewing booklet published in the interest of promoting J. and P. Coats and Clark's O.N.T. threads. The booklet presents practical guidance on garment construction, hand and machine sewing, and finishing techniques, emphasizing correct thread and needle selection, seam construction, hems, darts, tucks, buttonholes, crochet edging, and bias trim. Illustrated step-by-step diagrams accompany concise explanatory text. Designed as a practical reference for home dressmakers, the booklet reflects early twentieth-century standards of domestic sewing education and commercial instructional publishing. Contents include: Sewing secrets (introduction); Convenient sewing equipment; Essential seams; Darts and tucks; Hem finishes; Circular hem finishes; Fine hand sewing; Applying crochet edges; Buttons and buttonholes, hooks and eyes; Applying bias trim; Reference index.