Sewing for the Home: How to Make Fabric Furnishings in a Professional Way

The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the green cloth cover, including scuffing and edge wear. The spine is intact, though the corners show some fraying. The pages are yellowed with age, consistent with a publication from 1946. There is no dust jacket present.

"Sewing for the Home: How to Make Fabric Furnishings in a Professional Way" by Mary Brooks Picken is a practical guide published by Harper & Brothers in 1946. This Revised and Enlarged Edition, featuring illustrations by C. Florence Valentine and Marie Struve, offers a comprehensive approach to creating fabric furnishings for the home. Mary Brooks Picken, a noted authority in the field of sewing and home arts, provides detailed instructions and professional techniques. This edition is a valuable resource for enthusiasts of home crafts and DIY sewing projects, capturing mid-20th century styles and methods. The book is bound in a green cloth cover, showing signs of wear and aging, but remains a significant piece for collectors interested in vintage sewing guides.