Originally published in 1923, this work provides a fascinating insight into the clothing habits and practices of American homemakers in the early twentieth century. Part historical record and part practical guide, it includes sections on the cost and time involved in making clothing at home, as well as detailed inventories of garments and fabric. 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.