A guide for anybody interested in starting sewing, with patterns. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Through practical instructions and recipes, Ola Powell's 1917 book gives the general student or homemaker clear and concise instructions for safely canning and preserving food.