There is absolutely nothing thirteen year old Dina Kirk hates more than sewing. Endless tiny stitches, complicated buttonholes, and the cranky sewing machine have dominated her life in her family's dressmaking business in Germany. When the opportunity arises to leave her small town and join her uncle's family in Brooklyn, New York, Dina leaps at the chance. She vows to turn her back on needles and thread forever. However, the bustling streets of 1870s Brooklyn are full of unexpected challenges. Struggling with deep homesickness and desperately needing a job, Dina finds herself right back in front of a sewing machine. But this strange new world will test her in ways she never imagined. Facing a terrifying epidemic and a dangerous fire, Dina discovers a fierce bravery she did not know she possessed. As she grows closer to her new family and the people in the tailor shop, she realizes that the very skill she despised might be her greatest gift. Step into the vibrant history of immigrant Brooklyn and follow an unforgettable heroine as she stitches together a brilliant new future.