The Little Girl's Sewing Book

audiobook

The Little Girl's Sewing Book

EN·~2 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
1

The Little Girl’s Sewing Book

0:09
2

A Word to the Grown-ups.

0:30
3

A Handy Work Apron.

7:57
4

For Ribbons and Bows.

4:55
5

The Lambkin Bag.

5:04
6

The Swallow Nightdress Pocket.

2:48
7

An Easy-to-make Pinafore.

5:13
8

The Pink Sun-bonnet.

2:42
9

A Red Satin Housewife.

2:50
10

A Feeder in Cross-Stitch.

5:41

Description

A warm invitation for young stitchers, this guide walks readers through the essential stitches of plain needlework and introduces a selection of decorative techniques. Clear, illustrated instructions let beginners master each stitch, while a thorough index makes it easy to locate the steps needed for any project. The tone is friendly and encouraging, turning what could feel like a chore into a delightful pastime.

One of the book’s highlights is a step‑by‑step tutorial for a handy work apron, complete with four pockets for thread, scissors and fabric scraps. Simple measurements and fabric suggestions let a child create a useful accessory while practicing gathers, hems, and feather‑stitching. By the end, young makers not only have a tidy apron but also a confidence boost that invites them to explore further sewing adventures.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (138K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-06-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

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