Because we are geeks, a wander through a used book store places high on the list of date-night activities. Trophies from the pillaging will then be waved at the other party while waiting for dinner to arrive (but generally carefully tucked away once there's food on the scene). On one recent instance, this 1928 sewing textbook was my prize:It's not as lavishly illustrated as some contemporary sewing books (like this one i've got), but the text and the explanations are pleasingly clear. It's got more on working with machines (including what look to be some good bits on attachments) and less on working with commercial patterns - perhaps because this one wasn't published by one of the pattern companies...
There's a nice, clear diagram of sewing machine parts - useful for troubleshooting (and for generally making sure you don't sound like a fool in explaining what you're doing). Also, of course, there are the obligatory bits on handstitching, and a charming photo of a "convenient, well-equipped sewing laboratory."
From there, it proceeds to details of simple sewing projects and fine tailoring...
Daunted by all those strange-looking bits of metal in the box of attachments? See, the binder's not so scary:
2 comments:
That book was written for you! :)
Well, i hope i've got some of the basics down already, but it's a good, sensible reference, and it's staying on my shelf!
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