CONTENTS
| Primitive Methods | [3] |
| Weaving | [14] |
| Fibers | [29] |
| Cotton | [29] |
| Wool | [37] |
| Flax | [43] |
| Silk | [53] |
| Modern Methods | [59] |
| Weaving | [69] |
| Weaves | [72] |
| Bleaching and Dyeing | [78] |
| Printing | [81] |
| Finishing | [83] |
| Cotton Goods | [85] |
| Linens | [86] |
| Woolens and Worsteds | [88] |
| Silks | [90] |
| Names of Fabrics | [94] |
| Bibliography on Textiles | [103] |
| Hand Sewing | [107] |
| Ornamental Stitches | [114] |
| Hems | [123] |
| Tucks and Seams | [128] |
| Plackets | [135] |
| Sewing on Bands | [138] |
| Fastenings | [141] |
| Patching | [149] |
| Darning | [155] |
| Mitering Embroidery, Joining Lace | [158] |
| Machine Sewing | [162] |
| Dressmaking | [167] |
| Patterns | [171] |
| Making Seven-Gored Skirt | [172] |
| Making Shirt Waists | [182] |
| Lined Waist | [186] |
| Sleeves | [194] |
| Collars | [198] |
| Seamless Yokes | [200] |
| Pressing | [201] |
| Construction and Ornament in Dress | [203] |
| Ornament of Textiles | [212] |
| Color | [214] |
| Children's Clothes | [216] |
| Care of Clothing | [219] |
| Cleaning | [221] |
| Repairing | [225] |
| Bibliography on Sewing and Dressmaking | [229] |
| References: History of Costume; Ornament and Design | [234] |
| Program for Supplemental Study | [236] |
| Index | [241] |
"THE THREAD OF LIFE"
Spinning with the Distaff and Spindle. From a Painting.