Originally published in 1927, this hard-to-find vintage beading book has been reprinted with all the original pages and designs. Filled with a fantastic selection of flapper era beaded purses and necklaces, this book contains full illustrations and instructions for 17 purses using a combination of knitting or crochet stitches (depending on pattern) and sliding beads after stitches in sequence with the instructions. One purse is easily crocheted and the beads are stitched on, the rest of the purses are knitted with beads.In addition, instructions are provided for making two necklaces, a Victorian collar necklace and a change purse using simple beading instructions. Sample pattern and book images are shown at the top of this page.

Hiawatha Book of Beaded Bags -- 1927 Vintage Beading Patterns for Jewelry and Knit/Crochet Purses (10th Edition)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Dritz-Traum Co.

Crafts & Hobbies

Bramcost Publications

Originally published in 1924, this hard-to-find vintage beading book has been reprinted with all of the original pages and designs. This book shows you how to create 19 flapper era purses using a combination of knitting or crochet stitches (depending on pattern) and sliding beads after stitches in sequence with the instructions. Four purses are knit with beads, the rest are crochet with beads. In addition, instructions are provided to make 6 necklaces. Sample pattern and book images are shown at the top of this page.

How to Make the New Beaded Bags and Chains --- 25 Vintage Beading Patterns for Jewelry and Knit/Croc by Dritz-Traum Co. (2007-05-04)

Originally published in 1926, this hard-to-find vintage beading book has been reprinted with all the original pages and designs. This book shows you how to create 15 flapper era purses using a combination of knitting or crochet stitches (depending on pattern) and sliding beads after stitches in sequence with the instructions. One purse is crocheted with beads, the rest are knit with beads. In addition, instructions are provided for making 6 necklaces and 1 beaded ash tray strap using simple beading instructions. Sample pattern and book images are shown at the top of this page.

Hiawatha Book of Beaded Bags -- 21 Vintage Beading Patterns for Jewelry and Knit/Crochet Purses From 1926 (9th Edition)

Good Shepherd Style Book -- Chic Vintage Knitted Styles

Originally published in the late 1930s, this book contains vintage romantic undergarment patterns. What woman wouldn't feel pretty in these designs? This 14 page pattern book includes illustrations and full, detailed instructions for knitting two bedjackets, two patterns for one piece camiknickers, two patterns for a two piece spaghetti strap vest and panties, and a bed vest. One bedjacket has instructions for crochet trim. Length of patterns can be changed by increasing/decreasing rows if you have a specific length preference for your undergarments. Patterns vary in sizes to fit a 34-36 inch bust and 32-34 inch bust -- but don't fret if this isn't your size -- unbound instructions are also provided for: basic directions for changing the size of a garment; instructions for measuring your body for vintage patterns; directions for choosing your size based on body measurements from the late 1800s through the 1950s; fittings guideline chart you can use to adjust patterns to fit tighter or looser based on your own preferences of a snug or loose fit with your clothing; knitting/crochet conversion instructions you can use if you like a specific pattern but are not skilled in knitting/crochet (or vice versa), you can do what you are familiar with. Sample pattern images are shown at the top of this page.

Dainty Undies -- Vintage Knitted Panties, Camiknickers and Underwear Pattern Book (Weldons Practical

Weldons

Originally published in 1891, this very rare catalog contains over 140 hat and bonnet millinery items. This catalog is an incredible reference to the hat styles of the Victorian era and depicts not only plain hats that could be purchased, but also line drawing models demonstrating the decorating of the hats for a unique look. Fancy ribbons and flowers were the classic look of this era and the ideas for fashioning your own vintage hats can be pulled directly from the pages of this catalog and recreated for your own use. A fantastic reference piece for the millinery enthusiast, fashion designer or historian. Sample page images are shown on this page.

Wanamaker's New Hats & Bonnets 1891 Vintage Millinery Catalog

Arts & Photography

Wanamaker

Fashion

Originally published in the 1940s, this rare book contains very detailed instructions and illustrations for re-creating the classy hairstyles of the swing era. From this book, you will learn first how to finger wave your hair and make pin curls, then you will move on to the actual hairstyle creation instructions. The pompadour is broken down into styling the back, front and backsweep curls. The wave curl, side wave with curls, side fluff curls with swing curl, plain wave with curly ends, waves with roll curls, swirl wave back with curls, victory curl, up-do, page boy and more are all detailed here using numbered text steps that match 41 numbered illustrations so you can follow step-by-step and achieve the results you're looking for. Sample hairstyles and illustration images are shown at the top of this page. ==== FOR MORE FANTASTIC 1940s HAIRSTYLING BOOKS please see Creative Hairshaping and Hairstyling You Can Do, Hair Style Design -- 1940s Hairshaping, Finger Waving and Styling Techniques, and Creative Hair Styling -- 1940s Swirls, Curls and Water Waving Techniques.

How to Create 1940s Hairstyles -- Instructions and Illustrations for 17 Swing Era Styles

George, Russell

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Originally published in 1930, this rare book contains very detailed instructions and illustrations for recreating the fantastic long and short hair finger wave styles of the 1920s and 1930s. Finger waving is the shaping of the hair while wet into "s-curved" undulations using your fingers and a comb. You'll learn this technique as well as creating the three types of swirls to use based on the hair type of the wearer. The book begins with demonstrating the finger waving technique using numbered illustrations as well as text descriptions. After learning the technique, the book gives detailed illustrations and instructions for creating the Pompadour Finger Wave, Varsity Bob, French Cocktail Bob, Lorelei Bob, Windblown Bob, Extreme French Swirl, Whoopee Bob, Cincy Bob, Long Bob, Billie Dove Bob, Clara Bow Bob and Push-Up Wave. Sample hairstyles and illustration images are shown at the top of this page. ==== FOR MORE FANTASTIC 1920s and 1930s BEAUTY BOOKS please see "Make-Up -- 1930s Beauty Instruction and Technique and Technique" and "Art of Marcel Waving -- Creating 1920s Hair Waving Styles in Six Steps."

Art of Finger Waving -- Recreating 1920s and 1930s Hairstyles

Paul Compan

Originally published in 1915, this rare millinery book contains 96 pages of pattern making, techniques and construction of hats and veils from the Edwardian era. Inside you'll find 41 chapters detailing cutting patterns, making paper patterns from an existing hat, laying out patterns, fixing patterns together, working with velvet, head linings for hats and bonnets, bow making, rosettes, wire shape making, hat shapes in stiff net, straw working, specific stitches used in millinery, craping, making widows veils, linings for hat brims, working with lace, confirmation and bridal veils, making silk flowers, childrens millinery (including taking head measurements, bonnets, materials used for foundations as well as patterns for a baby boy's first hat, girl's first bonnet, child's liberty hat), renovating hats, blending colors, wearing suitable colors, feather curling, materials used for millinery foundations, materials used for trimmings, millinery terms and much, much more. The book is well illustrated and the text is detailed with step-by-step instructions for creating items, working with millinery techniques and constructing your own hats. Sample page images are shown at the top of this page.

Practical Home Millinery -- Edwardian Hat and Veil Pattern Making, Techniques and Construction

Amy Reeve

Originally published in 1940, this vintage apron book contains 10 American-themed apron designs along with complete cutting and sewing instructions. The colors and designs of each apron are only demonstrations of what you can create -- the importance of this book are in the pattern styles. Once a style has been chosen, you can decorate in any way you fancy -- embroidery, crochet edges, tatted edges, lace, cross stitch, etc. This book provides a nostalgic look back at a fabulous era in America and of the vintage aprons now making a come back. Sample pattern and book images are shown at the top of this page.

Ten All American Novel Aprons -- 1940s Apron Patterns With Complete Cutting and Sewing Instructions

White Sewing Machine Co.

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