I go throw the book several times in our library, but on observing the pages of the latest 2002 edition the impressive volume of instructions and references that appeared the earlier versions were totally absent. I was very disappointed in the 2002 edition. There are 384 pages in the 2002 edition and 500 pages in the older edition. In another library of the Hisar. city I obsered even 500+ pages and better edtions then the edition in our library., They include everything you'd want to know about sewing. Unfortunately each newer edition is becoming smaller with less reference material. The section on sewing for the home such as draperies, shades, bedcovers has been replaced by a project on how to sew one type of curtain. The section on sewing for Men and Children is replaced by instructions on how to sew a shirt for a boy, and one skirt for a girl. They give details on doing different patterns instead of a reference section for Men and Children's clothing, sewing techniques. The same applied for sewing for the home. In a book, I expect references that the pattern cannot detail on many different parts and types of clothing. I expected the 2002 edition to be larger with even more reference on style alterations and sewing methods for different materials, garments, and interior home decor. In this century there is more variety of materials available and styles that a sewer needs to make reference to. I previously decided to have my own edition this time. But now, I am debating whether I should drop the idea for the latest edition or have it, since my expectations were much more than what the book provided.
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