A comprehensive vintage reference covering dressmaking, tailoring, educational needlework and practical millinery. Includes hundreds of instructional diagrams and detailed techniques for garment construction, sewing, knitting, embroidery and hat making. Tenth Edition (Revised and Enlarged).
Author: H. Olive Storer
Illustrator: Hundreds of instructional diagrams (illustrator not credited)
Publisher: Brown, Prior & Co. Pty. Ltd.
Publication Year: c.1921 (10th Edition, Revised and Enlarged)
Printed In: Australia (Geelong, Victoria)
ISBN: None
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Language: English
Contents: Instructions for taking measurements, drafting and constructing garments, tailoring techniques, dressmaking, educational needlework, embroidery, knitting, crochet, mending, practical millinery, decorative stitches and numerous explanatory diagrams throughout.
Condition: Fair vintage condition. Dust jacket shows significant staining, foxing, edge wear, tears and losses, particularly to the lower spine and rear panel. Hardcover remains intact with sound binding. Pages show age toning and light foxing but are complete and readable.