Dressmaking At Home Hobby Paperback from Chicago Mail Order Company 1933

Dressmaking At Home

One lesson, Nature, let me learn of thee, Of toil, unsever'd from tranquility,

Of labor, that in lasting fruit outgrows, Far noisier schemes

Accomplished in repose too great for haste, Too high for rivalry.

'TWAS Matthew Arnold who said that of work-quiet work-the sort the woman in the home finds to do the daily round of tasks that are woman's highest sphere-the making of a home-the helping of a man.

And since it is true, as Shakespeare said, that "The Fashion wears out more clothes than the man", to what more pleasant and profitable work can we Marthas lend our leisure moments than to the art of sewing, the fashioning with our own fingers the delicate bits of raiment that we love to see our little ones wear--the dresses we ourselves have always wanted but perhaps felt we could not afford to buy-and especially since, through the medium of this little book, the art is so simplified that any woman may learn to sew without any previous knowledge, and will find sewing real, honest enjoyment, that will give her great satisfaction and pride. 

Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. A few white marks on the front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover the edges. Some page curling and staining. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.

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