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Hatmaker -- Vintage Hat Making Techniques and Patterns (Vol 1, No 8)
Hatmaker Vintage Hat Making Techniques and Patterns - Vol 1, No 8 Author:Hatmaker Publishing Originally published in the late 1940s, this vintage publication contains instructions and patterns for 4 hats as well as loads of millinery and fashion tidbits in vogue at the time. Complete illustrations and diagrams outline each project: WEAR A "GLADABOUT" FOR THE SUMMER SEASON -- A gladabout is a head hugging hat similar to a beret. This art... more »icle provides a pattern and full instructions for making a gladabout. TIED UNDER YOUR CHIN -- Gives examples of the late 1940s vogue of tying veiling across the hat and under the chin. MEET "MAMSELLE" -- With all of the grace and charm of bonnet style hats from Paris 40s fashion, the Mamselle is illustrated here with a simple pattern and detailed instructions for completion. "PARISIENNE" -- A large, shady brimmed hat, The Parisienne is created with straw. Instructions and suggestions for trimming are provided to complete this trendy hat. "TAILORED TYPE -- GLADABOUT IN GROSGRAIN" -- This hat uses the previous Gladabout pattern, but provides instructions for using grosgrain. ALL DONE WITH STRAW -- Fresh from Paris, this article covers gloves and bag created with straw braids. WORKROOM PRESCRIPTIONS -- A list of pointers that will help you with using millinery wire, dyeing straw, cleaning straw hats and using the proper stitching techniques for different parts of the hat (trimmings, veiling, etc.). OVERSEAS REVIEW -- This article discusses new hat models shown in London with the most important feature being the fall color choices in vogue as well as the predominant hat styles. UNDER YOUR HAT -- Hints on fragrance, fresh make-up, creating bright eyes, walking style and and to wear/not wear bangs are discussed.
The magazine also contains "Hats from Hollywood" -- photos of hat styles from the late 1940s -- a great resource of ideas for fashioning your own vintage hats using a variety of trimming suggestions. Please see images at the top of this page for a sampling of pages.« less