Preface

Hundreds of books about sewing have been written in the past generation. Each of them has a point of view. Each tries to be best from that viewpoint.

This book has several viewpoints.

It tries to teach sewing according to the most widely accepted, most modern teaching method, as far as a book can be adapted to that method.

It tries to introduce the short cuts and manufacturing techniques developed by an industry that has made America the best-dressed nation in the world at the least comparative cost

It tries to cover the large subject of sewing in a comparatively small space so that this book may be produced at a cost sufficiently low to make it available to everyone.

It tries to give you information of the type that will help you judge better the workmanship of the clothes you buy, and take better care and have longer use of all your clothes.

It tries to show you how sewing can be simple, interesting and relaxing, as well as money-saving.

The author has relied in good part upon the assistance of many members of the New York City school system and wishes to express her appreciation for the advice and cooperation of the teachers and students who took time to teach and to learn from the projects set forth in this book. She is also particularly indebted to Mrs. Rita Rosenberg and Mrs. Dru-cella Lowrie for their editorial assistance and to the Consumers Research Division of the American Viscose Corporation for the use of their material on style selection.

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