The Mary Frances sewing book: or, Adventures among the thimble people: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Mary Frances sewing book: or, Adventures among the thimble people is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fryer, Jane Eayre (1876–?).
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"The Mary Frances Sewing Book: or Adventures Among the Thimble People" by Jane Eayre Fryer is a children's instructional book written in the early 20th century. Blending fiction with practical lessons, this book follows the character Mary Frances as she embarks on a whimsical journey, guided by the magical Thimble People who teach her the art of sewing. The narrative aims to engage young girls, encouraging creativity and imparting essential sewing skills through enchanting storytelling. The opening of the narrative introduces Mary Frances, who discovers a talking Sewing Bird while spending her summer vacation at her grandmother's home. This titular Sewing Bird encourages her to learn to sew and informs her of the Thimble People, who promise to teach her wonderful sewing techniques. As Mary Frances expresses her desire to learn sewing to create clothes for her doll, the whimsical nature of the story is woven together with practical lessons, setting the stage for her adventures with the Thimble People and the skills she will acquire along the journey.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Mary Frances sewing book: or, Adventures among the thimble people
- Author credits: Fryer, Jane Eayre (1876–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Doll clothes -- Juvenile literature
- Dollmaking -- Juvenile literature
- Mary Frances (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Needlework -- Juvenile literature
- Sewing -- Juvenile literature
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: How To ...
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