Instructions in Spirella Corsetry/Chapter 19

Chapter 19: Spirella Printed Matter
1.	Spirella printed matter and letters which you receive are of the utmost value to you. They are sent you far the sale purpose of keeping you informed on all that is new, helpful and interesting in corsetry. They are specific aids to your success, in which the com- pany as well as yourself is vitally interested.

2. We call your attention to the various aids, of which a brief description follows, feeling sure that you will realize the necessity for earnest study of them. The more you know, the better you can do, and "as ye serve, so shall ye profit."

3. "INSTRUCTIONS IN SPIRELLA CORSETRY" This text book contains instructions an the fundamentals of your work as a Spirella corsetiere.

4. "THE SPIRELLA CATALOGUE" This is a confidential text book for your own private use. It contains instructions as to the par- ticular use of each Spirella garment; complete information as to measurements; concise description of every style; and illustrations to give an idea of the design and construction. Catalogues are issued yearly with supplements added as new styles are brought out. As the catalogue is a complete list of the corsets used in your daily work, you should became familiar with every detail of its contents as soon as possible.

5. "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PRICE LISTS" These con- tain the wholesale and retail prices of Spirella corsets, accessories and special and custom work.

6. "THE SPIRELLA CORRESPONDENCE COURSE" This is a series of lessons in corsetry and service, analyzing and explaining the important parts of your work in greater detail than the text books. They are sent one lesson at a time until you have studied the whale course. Accompanying each lesson are questions, the answers to which are found in the lesson. The lessons with their questions keep you in close touch with us. Your answers to these questions enable us to determine if the instruction is clear to you. They also give us the points in the lessons an which you require additional help. Thus you are not left to salve your problems alone. We de- sire to help you, for your success is ours. Your progress depends upon your study and how well you apply the knowledge you gain from time to time.

7. "THE SPIRELLA MONTHLY MAGAZINE"&mdash;This, as its name implies, is a monthly publication devoted to the interests of Spirella corsetieres. It contains helpful articles, instruction an various phases of corsetry, reports of training schools and interest- ing pictures of Spirella activities. In the magazine also appear bul- letins and notes on new and important models. To keep up-to-date, read the entire magazine.

8. "YOUR LINES" This is a leaflet which accompanies every corset. It contains instructions on adjustment and serves as a re- minder to the client of the correct method which you have taught her. It also gives the best method of laundering a corset. You should be familiar with this leaflet that you may emphasize its value to your client.

9. LETTERS FROM THE COMPANY These are the day-to-day means of keeping you informed as to what is happening in the world of corsetry, at the factory, in the office, and answering your own particular inquiries. It is to our mutual advantage that any item of information which will help you in your daily wark be put be fore you. Read each letter with the greatest care. File them care- fully far reference. If any difficulty in your study or in your work presents itself, write it clearly and briefly in a letter to the office and give careful thought to our reply. We want to help you; we want you to help yourself to success.

10. The need of studying closely all printed matter and corre- spondence is emphasized because this will eliminate all possibility of misunderstanding or inquiry. This is a saving of time for both corsetiere and correspondent. Training schools are held by the company for the benefit of corsetieres. These you are expected to attend. The information in the printed helps is used as topics far further instruction at these schools. The schools present the ways and means of giving professional service in a manner that is clear, concise and helpful; they also bring corsetieres with a com- mon purpose together, there to exchange experiences, to make new acquaintances, to meet the direct representatives of the company and engage in restful work and wholesome recreation.

11.	Give every text book, pamphlet, circular and every letter the attention and study they merit. This will broaden your knowledge, give you more of the power to do, strengthen your ability to serve well, and, again, "as ye serve, so shall ye profit."