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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- COVER:
A fresh start with Martha.
See “Wash Day,” page 14.
Photographed by Victoria Pearson - 14 WASH DAY
Demystifying the washer and dryer, washing and blocking a sweater, techniques for ironing, first aid for stains - 33 THE DRY CLEANER
Before you can know what to send, you have to know what they do - 40 HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT FITS?
From collar to cuffs, what can you reasonably ask of your tailor? - 52 WHITE SHIRTS
Finding the collar or the sleeve, the fabric or the fit, that captures your essence - 60 BUTTONS
Dressing up a blazer, wrapping yarn buttons, changing threads—making every detail count - 68 CLOSETS AND DRAWERS
Planning a closet, organizing a chest of drawers, prolonging the life of your clothes - 75 SEEING YOURSELF
Everybody should start the day with the right lighting and a really good mirror - 82 WOOL
A sweater collector’s guide to merino wool, cashmere, angora, and mohair - 94 SHOES
What makes a good shoe? First you must want it passionately, then you must take a step back - 104 UPDATING JEWELRY
When you cannot throw it out and you cannot wear it, what do you do with it? - 109 GOOD THINGS
Sweater pillows, travel laundry kit, trimming a tee, detailing a shirt, shirt-pocket quilt, oversize ironing board, and more - 118 THE GUIDE
- 128 REMEMBERING