
audiobook
The Little Girl’s Sewing Book
A Word to the Grown-ups.
A Handy Work Apron.
For Ribbons and Bows.
The Lambkin Bag.
The Swallow Nightdress Pocket.
An Easy-to-make Pinafore.
The Pink Sun-bonnet.
A Red Satin Housewife.
A Feeder in Cross-Stitch.
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.
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.

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