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Hatmaker -- Vintage Hat Making Techniques and Patterns (Vol 1, No 8)
by Hatmaker Publishing

{softcover, 23 pages, 7x10, 2007, ISBN: 1934268771}

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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 article 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.

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