Anchoring Draperies
Outside edges of draperies should hang against the wall in a straight taut line. Sew a plastic ring to the bottom hem. Place a cup hook in the wall or the baseboard in line with the hem.
Meet the sewing machine with tomorrow written all over it.
Does all 3 kinds of sewing—straight, zig-zag and chainstitch. Hundreds of zig-zag patterns built-in—just touch a button and sew. Spinning reel thread system—for smooth, even thread flow. New speed switch—set your own sewing speed, fast or slow. New built-in needle threader—ends that last little sewing worry. Push-Button Bobbin—winds right in the machine. Exclusive Slant Needle—see better, sew smoother. New 4-position throat plate lever—an extra for delicate fabrics. New buttonholer device—makes 7 kinds of buttonholes easily.
New Golden Touch & Sew[1] sewing machine by Singer. Be the girl with the golden touch on this newest and most fabulous of our growing family of Touch & Sew sewing machines with the Push-Button Bobbin. One of five new models starting at $149.95.
See SINGER COMPANY in phone book for Shop nearest you.
SINGER SEWING LIBRARY
You’re sure to want a complete set
Here are the newest, most informative, “how to” sewing books available today! Together they make up a complete dressmaking—home decorations library. Fully illustrated, each one covers its subject step-by-step, answering all your questions—in as few words as possible—almost before you ask them. Choose your needs from the selection of books listed below.
101—HOW TO MAKE CURTAINS 102—HOW TO MAKE DRAPERIES 103—HOW TO MAKE VALANCES 104—HOW TO MAKE BEDSPREADS 105—HOW TO LAY OUT A PATTERN AND CUT 106—HOW TO MEASURE, ALTER AND FIT 107—HOW TO MAKE SEAMS AND FINISHES 108—HOW TO MAKE SLEEVES 109—HOW TO MAKE BUTTONHOLES AND POCKETS 110—HOW TO MAKE COLLARS, FINISH NECKLINES 111—HOW TO MAKE ZIPPER CLOSURES 112—HOW TO MAKE BELTS AND HEMS 113—HOW TO MAKE SLIP COVERS 114—HOW TO MAKE CAFE CURTAINS 115—THINGS FOR LITTLE GIRLS TO SEW 116—CREATING CHARM WHEN SEWING FOR GIRLS 117—HOW TO REINFORCE, REPAIR AND REFIT 118—HOW TO DO DRESSMAKER TAILORING 119—HOW TO MAKE APRONS 120—HOW TO MAKE CUSHIONS, PILLOWS, AND BOLSTERS 121—HOW TO SEW FOR BABIES
Singer Sewing library Books are available at Singer Centers, variety, chain and department stores ... where you will also find the SINGER SEWING SHELF—for sewing machine parts and supplies.
[1]A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY
[Cover Photograph] reprinted from the BRIDE’S MAGAZINE
Copyright 1957, The Condé Nast Publications, Inc.
Printed in the United States of America Book No. 102