Hatmaker -- Vintage Hat Making Techniques and ...
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Hatmaker -- Vintage Hat Making Techniques and Patterns (Vol 1, No 12)
by Hatmaker Publishing
{softcover, 19 pages, 7x10, 2008, ISBN: 193426878X}
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Originally published in the late 1940s, this vintage millinery publication contains instructions for making four hats as well as millinery and fashion tidbits in vogue. In this issue:
- The Bride's Veil -- This article discusses how to wear your
veil, length of veils and arranging the tulle.
- "Coronet" -- Instructions and supplies necessary for creating
a Coronet bridal hat.
- Pretty Fingers -- Gracefulness when using hands, hand care and
hand care tips from movie stars.
- "Halo" -- Line drawing diagram and instructions for creating a
Halo bridesmaid (or bridal) hat.
- "Crescent Model in Swiss Rapal Braid" -- Pattern and detailed
instructions for creating a Crescent hat. The author suggests
this hat is adaptable in a variety of ways and by changing
trims and colors it is suitable for all occasions. Pictures are
shown for use as an informal bridal hat.
- The "Cartwheel Crinoline" Made in a Firmly Patterned Braid --
Detailed instructions and supply list are provided to make this
graceful, wide brimmed and crownless hat.
- Preparing and Serving a Buffet Tea -- Decorating, fruit punch
recipe, food serving choices, and champaign toast recipe for
serving a wedding breakfast in your home.
- Modelled on the Cloche - Choose a Little Hat for Travelling --
The hat pictured on the cover is detailed with text
instructions and supply list.
- Workroom Prescriptions -- A list of pointers that will help you
with binding a brim edge, bleaching straws, cleaning felt hats,
and cleaning straw hats.
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- Hats Take a Starboard Tilt -- This article discusses how to
wear the "new" hat which is referred to as a "starboard tilt"
swinging downward and forward over the right ear. Springtime
colors in vogue are also discussed. Line drawings of
four "starboard tilt" hats are shown in the pictures to the
right as a guide for how to wear the new hats.
- Harmonize Hair Styles -- This article discusses cleanliness of
hair and the ease of short hairstyles when wearing hats.
The magazine also contains "Spring Headlines in 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.