Needlework and fabric crafts Books

From pendant to table, hanging to inverted, and standard to wall brackets - all manner of lampshades are covered in this handy guide. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its...

A compilation of the works of an expert on knitting that will prove of much interest to today's knitting enthusiast and historian. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its...

An article on how to finish clothes to a high standard. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest...

Learn to make beautiful old fashioned lingerie. This book is illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Equipment, Materials, Cutting Out; Details of Stitchery and Seams; Openings; Edges; Decoration. This book contains...

This compendium contains a wealth of information about fashion design and illustration that will prove of much interest to today's sewing enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Tailoring for...

Learn the basic skills of pattern cutting. This book is illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Measurements Necessary for Block Patterns; Magyar Style and Adaptations; Bodice Pattern and Adaptations; Knickers Pattern...

This compendium contains a wealth of information about fashion design and illustration that will prove of much interest to today's sewing enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Designing and...

Learn to make beautiful old fashioned children's clothes. This book is illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Choice of Material, Colour and Style; Directions for Children's Garments to Sew; Directions for Children's...

Enthusiasts of the art of lacemaking will delight in this history of the craft. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully...

Learn the basic skills needed for dressmaking, and how to make a simple coat. This book is illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully...

This is a classic guide to making a variety of different types of clothing for babies and young children. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful tables and diagrams, this volume is perfect for anyone looking to save some money by making their...

This handy book contains step-by-step information to making a range of lampshades from parchment and paper. It is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings forming a complete how-to guide for the home crafter. Contents Include: How to Make...

"How to Sew an Apron" is a classic guide to making a variety of traditional women's aprons, with chapters on hat making. Written at a time when women would commonly wear aprons for housework and cooking, this volume will appeal to those with an interest...

This book contains a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to designing and making a turban. Easy to digest and aimed at the beginner, this guide is perfect for the amateur milliner and constitutes a must-read for anyone intent on handcrafting turbans. The...

A detailed guide to dressmaking, being a handbook of pattern drafting and design. Extensively illustrated with simple, useful diagrams and step-by-step instructions, this volume is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a...

This volume contains a classic guide to hand making lingerie, dealing with the different stitches, types of embroidery, fastenings, and more. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this guide is perfect for readers of all experience...

This antique text contains a detailed and beginner-friendly guide to creating bonnets, with special emphasis on drawn bonnets, straw bonnets, the colouring and lining of bonnets, and transparent and widows' bonnets. How to Make Bonnets is the perfect...

Knitting enthusiasts and historians will find a wealth of cute patterns for babies' clothes in this illustrated guide. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and...

Beret-like headwear has been worn across Europe since pre-Roman times. Mass production began in 19th century France, Spain and Italy, countries with which it remains associated.This classic work contains all of the information you will require to make...

This book contains a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to designing and making a turban. Easy to digest and aimed at the beginner, this guide is perfect for the amateur milliner and constitutes a must-read for anyone intent on handcrafting turbans. The...

This book contains a detailed guide to the materials, frames, and tools necessary to successful lampshade making. Complete with a wealth of information and detailed images, this text is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in embracing the...

Every aspect of sewing tailored suits, coats, and capes is included in this handy volume. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams, photographs and drawings. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The...

This two volume compendium contains a wealth of ideas for today's dressmaker and is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been...

This book contains a detailed guide to the equipment and tools necessary for proper hatmaking. The tools and equipment described within this text are the basic requirements of the milliner, and other tools not mentioned herein can be adopted when and...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of historical military clothing, with instructions for making mess jackets, naval informs, and a variety of other military articles. Including information on materials and tools,...

Knitting enthusiasts and historians will find a wealth of cute patterns for children's clothes in this illustrated guide. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest...

A wide variety of different projects are contained in this compilation and are extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully...

Whereas hat-making is purely the manufacturing of hats, millinery refers to the designing and creation of hats and is considered to be an art form in its own right. This antique book comprises a step-by-step guide to making drawn bonnets with flat and...

This book is a perfect introduction to the art of embroidery and is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for...

Any milliner will know how important selecting material is when it comes to making hats. This will enable you to select the perfect material for the hat you're making. Whether it be stiffened materials for the foundations of caps, turbans and coiffures...

This antique text contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to making hats for children and young people. Making hats for children can be both rewarding and cost-effective, with children's hats often being expensive but easily manufactured out of...

This antique text comprises a comprehensive guide to various styles of hats, their purposes, advantages, disadvantages, and construction methods contemporary with the time of this book's original publication. An interesting and insightful text sure to...

This classic text offers insights into the different elements of the practice of millinery - the design, manufacture and sale of hats. Extensively illustrated, it would make a wonderful addition to the library of any millinery student or enthusiast...

This vintage book contains a collection of classic articles about making hats out of straw. These articles have been carefully selected for modern readers with an interest in millinery and would make for fantastic additions to collections of allied...

This compendium contains all manner of information on remodelling, remaking, renovating and mending garments. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The...

<p><strong>This compact volume is a complete and handy guide to cutting gentlemen's clothing, including tips for trousers, vests, coats, and more.</strong></p><p><em>Gentlemen's Garment Cutting</em> is Percival...

All manner of dressmaking projects for children's garments can be found in this volume, which is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has...

This charming book contains a detailed guide to the various styles of trimmings used in millinery and hatmaking. A great little book sure too appeal to both amateur and professional milliners, 'Trimmings for Hats - A Milliner's Guide' makes for a great...

The tying, forming, and arranging of bows have always been considered a feature of paramount importance in the art of millinery. This lovely little book details the different types of bows that are intrinsic to traditional millinery. Each example is...

Hat making-or Millinery-has seen a revival in recent years, with people realising just how cost-effective, enjoyable, and rewarding the endeavour can be. This classic guide provides all the information a novice needs to know about the process, complete...

This book contains a vintage guide to designing and making clothes for young girls, with information on buying material, fitting, and making a range of items ranging from skirts to jumpers. With simple directions and helpful illustrations, this timeless...

A practical guide to the delicate craft of filet brodé or darning on net, offering step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for creating beautiful and intricate designs. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in honing their needlework skills...

Learn to create any garment from scratch with this comprehensive guide to drafting and cutting clothing patterns. A. McDowell provides detailed instructions and illustrations to help even novice sewers become master tailors.This work has been selected by...

This comprehensive guide to needlework covers a range of techniques, from knitting and embroidery to dressmaking and cutting out patterns. With clear instructions and helpful illustrations, it is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in developing...

Learn the art of drafting skirts with precision and accuracy in this comprehensive guide for fashion designers and dressmakers. From basic skirt blocks to complex patterns, this book covers it all.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

For those interested in tailoring, this book is an essential read. It provides a detailed guide to cutting and grading coats and vests, and is written by Frederick Timothy Croonborg, a renowned expert in the field. The book is highly illustrated, with...

Longman and Loch explore the history and cultural significance of pins and pincushions. This beautifully illustrated book is a must-read for anyone interested in the decorative arts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

Discover a treasure trove of exquisite crochet designs with The Jewel Crochet Book. With comprehensive step-by-step instructions, this book will guide you through the process of creating stunning crochet patterns that are both unique and practical.This...