The Mary Frances Sewing Book, or Adventures Among the Thimble People" by Jane Eayre Fryer. 

This children's book teaches sewing through a story about Mary Frances and the anthropomorphic "Thimble People" who guide her.

The original edition was published in 1913 and included actual sewing patterns for doll clothes.

A 100th Anniversary Edition was released, which updated and expanded the content, including resized patterns for 18-inch dolls like American Girl dolls.

The book aims to teach sewing skills in an engaging way, presenting them as adventures with characters like Sewing Bird, Tommy Pin Cushion, and Scissors Shears.

The Mary Frances Sewing Book Adventures Among the Thimble People by Jane Eayre Fryer 1997 Hardcover Dust Jacket and 10 Sewing Patterns