Includes index.

This comprehensive and well-illustrated guide covers the range of exciting and creative possibilities in home sewing. It provides the complete technical know-how required and anticipates problems that may arise, analyzing them in a clear, easy-to-understand manner. The book is divided into two sections: the first details sewing fundamentals and the second provides the actual drafts for age groups ranging from infants to various adult sizes. Written by Anna Jacob Thomas, who has taught sewing for over twenty-two years, The Art of Sewing is one of the few essential books on the subject that the student, teacher and the regular home sewer should always have within easy reach. - Glossary of Sewing Terms - The Sewing Machine - Fabric Selection - Understanding Colour - Measurements - Alterations - Design Techniques - Children's Clothes - Drafts