Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care

"Handicraft for Girls" by Idabelle McGlauflin is a book intended as a hands-on manual teaching practical skills with needlework and other crafts. It features lessons aimed at young women, either at school or at home, with step-by-step instructions for things like sewing, basket weaving, and decorating rooms. The book focuses on building both skill and creativity, so that the reader can find their preferences through practical experience. It starts by laying out a class plan for teaching crafts over five years, covering how much time to spend on each lesson and what materials you'll need. It also makes it clear how important it is for teachers to get ready ahead of time and to show everyone how to do the crafts right, to get students excited about learning. Suggestions also appear for running a classroom to obtain the goal, such as working together in groups, always trying to do good work, and keeping a close eye on everyone to make sure they're learning. This beginning section is all about getting ready to learn many different craft skills in a way that's planned and easy to follow.