Hat making-or Millinery-has seen a revival in recent years, with people realising just how cost-effective, enjoyable, and rewarding the endeavour can be.
This curated selection of vintage articles is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about dressmaking, millinery, and tailoring women's clothing.
This antique text comprises a comprehensive guide to various styles of hats, their purposes, advantages, disadvantages, and construction methods contemporary with the time of this book's original publication.
Originally published in 1928, The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier, is a classic three-volume work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.
"e;"e;"e;If you have never embroidered before, no worries, for there are detailed instructions of what you need + all the techniques and stitches you need to know for the patterns in the book.
22 stylish bag designs in a simple Japanese-inspired styleProjects include a laptop bag, pocketbooks, knitting and sewing organizers, a thermos cover, a bread bag, a paintbrush case, and a variety of purses and shoulder bagsIncludes patterns and complete step-by-step instructionsComposed mostly out of simple rectangles and squares, the bags are easy to make and have a clean, modern look
This is the second part of "e;Simplified Systems of Sewing Styling"e;, a series that aims to outline the fundamental rules for making clothes in the simplest way possible.
The classic 'Millinery Hat Making and Design' texts offer insights into the different elements of the practice of millinery - the design, manufacture and sale of hats.
The classic 'Millinery Hat Making and Design' texts offer insights into the different elements of the practice of millinery - the design, manufacture and sale of hats.
Originally published in 1928, the third volume of The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier details the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.
Originally published in 1928, The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier is a classic work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.
This book contains a vintage guide to designing and making clothes for young girls, with information on buying material, fitting, and making a range of items ranging from skirts to jumpers.
An essential guide for anyone interested in mastering the art of dressmaking, this classic volume was first designed as a comprehensive educational resource, perfect for students in schools and colleges.
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of historical military clothing, with instructions for making mess jackets, naval informs, and a variety of other military articles.
