The Batsford Book of Sewing by Ann Ladbury
This guide to sewing is arranged alphabetically and fifty or so sections include alterations, belts, buttonholes, buttons, collars, cuffs, darts, fabrics, facings, fitting, gussets, hems, lining, machine-stitching, patterns, pleats, pockets, sleeves, tucks, waistbands and zip-fasteners. Nearly 500 specially made drawings and photographs show the most dependable and up-to-date method for carrying out each process. The book is based on practical experience; the author has taught sewing at schools and technical colleges. It is aimed at the sewing enthusiast at home as well as the student at school or college.