The Library of Work and Play: Needlecraft by Effie Archer Archer
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| Author | Archer, Effie Archer |
|---|---|
| Title | The Library of Work and Play: Needlecraft |
| Series Title | The children's library of work and play |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "The Library of Work and Play: Needlecraft" by Effie Archer Archer is a practical guide to needlework written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an instructional manual aimed at guiding readers, particularly children and beginners, through various sewing techniques and projects. The book covers an extensive range of topics, from basic sewing skills to more complex needlecraft applications, offering readers the tools they need to engage in creative sewing endeavors. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes the joy of making items for loved ones and the satisfaction of learning self-sufficiency through sewing. The opening chapters focus on essential tools to have in a workbox and introduce foundational sewing techniques, such as sewing on buttons, basting, and darning. The author encourages the reader to practice these skills with practical examples, including mending a garment or sewing a doll's clothing, making the content accessible and engaging for young learners eager to develop their crafting skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Needlework |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44766 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 227 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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