--- product_id: 72811080 title: "Singer Sewing Book Hardcover – January 1, 1949" brand: "mary picken" price: "280.72 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/72811080-singer-sewing-book-hardcover-january-1-1949 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Singer Sewing Book Hardcover – January 1, 1949 **Brand:** mary picken **Price:** 280.72 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Singer Sewing Book Hardcover – January 1, 1949 by mary picken - **How much does it cost?** 280.72 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/72811080-singer-sewing-book-hardcover-january-1-1949) ## Best For - mary picken enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mary picken brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Singer Sewing Book Hardcover – January 1, 1949 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91PO8asoWOS.jpg) ![Singer Sewing Book Hardcover – January 1, 1949 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1NBjz0c0YS.jpg) ![Singer Sewing Book Hardcover – January 1, 1949 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Boa2ZL+-S.jpg) ![Singer Sewing Book Hardcover – January 1, 1949 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nmYpcnI3S.jpg) ![Singer Sewing Book Hardcover – January 1, 1949 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81E9cxT-f0S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible resource for the sewist *by L***. on July 24, 2018* Oh my gosh I adore this book! Mary Picken was the pre-eminent seamstress and domestic arts maven last century, and this book proves it. First of all, since I have an obsession with vintage sewing machines, I was delighted that the front and back cover are graced with a line drawing of what has been termed Singer Sewing Machines' greatest model, the 201. It is pictured situated in the cabinet #40 Queen Anne, one of which I have been looking for over several months. Then, she talks about your relationship to your machine, having it situated front and center whether in a cabinet or portable so that you can sew at the drop of a hat. She mentions organizing your meals so that you have free time to sew, and can really relish the enjoyment of sewing and creating. Why did I never hear this in home economics class in school? It is a treasure.Mary Picken also recommends "bundling"; doing sewing activities so that you have things organized in the best way and can make the best use of your sewing time. Cutting out several sewing projects at the same time if you have to use the dining room table or floor. This book gives a snap shot of past life, but so much is applicable to now. And this is just the beginning of the book!! I have yet to delve into the meat of specific applications like sleeve installation or hemming, but I am salivating.The reader should note, however, that this book is a reproduction and the print is very tiny. Get out your best reading glasses and give it a whirl!! Recommended highly, with no reservations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This rounds out my collection of Singer Sewing Books. *by M***V on September 6, 2023* I have my mother’s very old first edition. I bought 2 more through Amazon so that I have 3 in total now. One goes to each of my 3 adult children. Which one receives their grandmother’s copy, may be decided by drawing straws. A great old timeless sewing guide. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just like grandma did it... *by B***R on March 5, 2018* When you want to explore doing things "the way grandma did it", the old books and magazines are a snapshot into time. Some of those old manual finishing techniques are just about lost today with the push-button computerized machines. This book walks through the whole range of home sewing from getting your makeup on (yes, it's really in there) to final fit and finish with plenty of very clear instruction.If you're a complete newbie to sewing then this might not be the book for you. It assumes some things as "common knowledge" that we've not been using daily like they did then. It's truly fun to see how little has changed in techniques though - even with all of the advances in technology we now have. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/72811080-singer-sewing-book-hardcover-january-1-1949](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/72811080-singer-sewing-book-hardcover-january-1-1949) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*