Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

This charming and informative book provides a hands-on introduction to the art of sewing, with step-by-step instructions and illustrations that are easy to follow and understand. It also includes a selection of traditional sewing songs and rhymes, which add a touch of whimsy and fun to the learning process. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned seamstress, this primer is a delightful and practical guide to the craft of sewing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Offers readers a view of the quality and diversity of nineteenth-century American children's poetry. Complemented by period illustrations, this collection includes work by poets from all geographical regions, as well as rarely seen poems by immigrant and ethnic writers and by children themselves.

Excerpt from Illustrated Sewing Primer, With Songs and Music: For Schools and Families Numerous inquiries regarding the plan of con ducting large classes in sewing in Industrial Schools, have induced the publication of the Sewing Primer, the lessons of which have been, from time to time, worked out for the benefit of such classes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.