A book of short Memoirs that revolve around the art and craftsmanship of a Dressmaker. 1. My Mother's Machine 2. Family 3. The Singer Shop 4. High School Decision 5. Beginning 6. Many Possibilities 7. Challenges 8. Finding Employment 9. A Change 10. Keep Sewing 11. Buttons and Bows 12. My Wedding 13. Finding Customers 14. Men's Clothing and Gifts 15. Among the Threads 16. Fashion 17. An Interesting New Job 18. Catastrophes 19. Fame? 20. What Used to Be 21. Living Through It 22. So You Want to Be a Dressmaker?