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How to Make Draperies

Meet the sewing machine with tomorrow written all over it.

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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.

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See SINGER COMPANY in phone book for Shop nearest you.

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SINGER SEWING LIBRARY You’re sure to want a complete set

SINGER Sewing Library
SINGER Sewing Library

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.

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

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