HERE'S an easy guide to expert sewing, the complete eight step Singer sewing course, just as it is taught by qualified Singer experts. Its clear diagrams and simplified instructions take you through every dressmaking step from fabric selection to the final button.

This is the very same course taken by the women and girls who have sewn their way to fame and fortune in Singer sewing contests, and now presented so you can learn to sew at home. Each step represents one two-hour lesson followed by a "Whys and Wherefores" page to help you understand the reasons behind the instructions. Once you have mastered these eight steps, you will be able to make dresses that are just right for you, and you alone.