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Originally publish by The Spool Cotton Company in the 1930s, Sewing Secrets: Modern Methods of Stitching, Decorating and Finishing (Revised Edition) explains a variety of sewing techniques and tips. This classic sewing reference book is a must-have for all sewing lovers.

Contents Covered:

• Reference Chart of Thread and Needle Sizes
• Sewing Secrets
• Convenient Sewing Equipment
• First Steps in Garment Making
• Seams
• Darts and Tucks
• Gathers and Fullness at Seam Lines
• Shirrings
• Hem Finishes
• Narrow Hems for Circular or Straight Edges
• Hems Finished with Bias Trim
• Fitted Facings
• Tailored Corners
• Plain Sleeve Finishes
• Some Important Edge Finishes
• Fine Hand Sewing
• Plackets
• Tailored Pockets
• Pocket Bound with Pocket Piece
• Welt or Stand Pocket
• Bound Buttonholes
• Welt Buttonholes
• Sewing on Buttons
• Buttonholes, Hooks and Eyes and Snap Fasteners
• Slashed Neck Opening, Double Collar and Fabric Belt
• Bias Trim as a Sewing Aid
• Applying Bias Trim
• Piping with Bias Trim
• Scallops, Bound and Faces
• Decorating with Bias Trim
• Finishing Touches on the Bias
• Curves and Corners in Bias Trim Bindings
• Hand Embroidery
• Simple Embroidery Stitches
• Stitches Combined to Make Embroidery Designs
• Darning and Mending
• Reference Index
• Threads and Their Uses

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