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Crochet and Knit Dresses, Blouses & Hats -- 11 Swing Era Vintage Patterns (Royal Society No. 40)
by Royal Society

{softcover, 19 pages, 8.5x11, 2007, ISBN: 1934268607}

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Originally published in 1935, this vintage crochet and knitting pattern book contains 11 swing era patterns --- including a spectacular gown (shown on front cover) that would be suitable for a wedding gown. One gown, 3 dresses, 2 blouses, a lacy evening cape, 2 hats, swagger coat, and two piece dress are all detailed in both text and illustrations.

Directions for this book are for mixed vintage sizes 16 and 18 -- but don't fret if this isn't your size -- we also provide unbound paper instructions 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 when corsets and girdles
  made women thinner.
- 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.