I have been a subscriber for years and pass on my Thread copies to my daughter who presently runs an alterations business out of her home. We would both benefit from owning a book as complete as this one. I'm 80 years old and still learning. I have purchsed 2 embroidery machines and software to make my own designs. Most recently, I have set up a "Sewing Room" at our local ministry for assisting the homeless and unemployed find jobs. Our area is always looking for more alterations people, and we are teaching them to sew. As a graduate of Paris Academy School of Fashion in London in the 70's, I can assist in altering patterns to fit! Sometimes we just recycle/mend/alter the donations and other times we assist in making a new outfit for that interview!

As I stated above, I'm always learning and discovered many times that the sewing world changes with new products available. My Couture Book: The Biship Method, from college in the 50's is a bit outdated...but still good.