Anon

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making women's suits. Written in simple language and containing clear, step-by-step instructions, this illustrated handbook is perfect for novice tailors with an interest in traditional clothing and needlework. Contents include: "Dressmaking and Tailoring", "Materials", "Pressing", "Fitting", "Cutting", "Making the Skirt", "Pressing Aids", "Cotton", "Cotton Spinning", "Cutting", "Darts", "Interfacing", "Lapel", "Seams", "Undercollar", "Front Facing", "Top Collar", "Sleeves", "Pockets", "Buttonholes", "Jacket Hem", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on sewing and needlework.

Daisy grew up on the wild side, no parents to protect her she had to make her own way in the world. That is until she discovered God.

Britain's very own embarrassing (royal) granddad turned 90 this year and this shamefully funny collection of the Duke's greatest gaffes celebrates the best from a lifetime of quotes that made the nation groan and then laugh with embarrassment. With illustrations throughout, this is a laugh-out-loud funny tribute to the master of mis-speaking: When accepting a figurine from a woman during a visit to Kenya he said: 'You are a woman aren't you?' He asked a Scottish driving instructor how he 'kept the natives off the booze' long enough to get a licence. In Cardiff he told children from the British Deaf Association, who were stood by a Caribbean steel band: 'If you're near that music it's no wonder you're deaf'. 'Still throwing spears?' - a question to an Aborigine during a visit to Australia.