This is my second book of Adele Margolis. I decided to purchase this after buying a copy of her book on tailoring. She is a very generous author and teacher, and her books are easy to understand and make you think (unlike other books that just show you how or give step by step instructions, she also explains the "why's" behind her methods). I am a fashion student, and so far her books are two of the most useful and practical books for me.