This practical sailmaking treatise presents, in a simple and clear manner, all the steps necessary for tracing, cutting, making, and repairing sails for all types of vessels.

The book is divided into three parts:

1. The first part covers the sail plan, explaining how to take measurements and trace sails.

2. The second part details the cutting techniques.

3. The third part describes the processes of making, repairing, and modifying sails, allowing readers to create their own sails using accessible and effective methods.

Intended for sailors and professionals, this work simplifies design techniques with detailed instructions and illustrations while also addressing the choice of materials, such as linen or cotton.