Sewing Made Easy Author:Mary Lynch Contents: Getting Ready to Sew, Buying your pattern, Choosing your material, How to fit and alter your pattern, Cutting material from your pattern, Basting, simple stitches, and seam finishes, Darts, tucks, and pleats; Hems, facings, bandings, and bindings; Putting your dress together; Tailoring tricks; How to be your own stylist; Building a wa... more »rdrobe; You and your accessories; Taking care of your clothes; Remodeling your clothes; Gathers, shirrings, ruffles, and headings; ... accessories and gifts you can make; Tailoring suits, coats, and jackets; Making alternations in ready-to-wear clothing.« less