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A bespoke hat, designed with a particular event in mind, is something that many people long for but often feel is price prohibitive. In this fabulous new book, couture milliners, Lomax & Skinner, show that this need not be the case. clear and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and photography includes 12 very different hats for a variety of occasions, including a wood felt tribly, a chic pillbox, a fascinator and a feathered headband materials and equipment that are required are fully detailed, along with all the necessary techniques Full of inspirational and instructional photography, Millinery truly showcases this wonderful craft and provides all the know-how in order to achieve high-end, couture results at home.
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Originally published in 1847, this classic book offers a wealth of information on the subject of millinery. There are thirteen chapters on a wide variety of hats and design techniques, plus an added essay on the making of corsets. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a interest in millinery. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
A classic book that takes a comprehensive look at the subject of millinery. With a wealth of information and illustrated with black and white picutres and diagrams, this book will make a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in millinery.
The ‘Millinery Hat Making and Design’ texts offer insights into the different elements of the practice of millinery – the design, manufacture and sale of hats. ‘Novelty Trimmings’ is a detailed guide to the handmade ornaments traditionally used in millinery practice. Well-illustrated, it also contains a set of examination questions at the end for the avid millinery student. Contents of this volume include: Hand-Made Novelties - Flowers and Fruit - Bands and Rosettes - Wings and Quills - Buckles and Beads - Cabochons - Ornaments - Embroidered Novelties - Novelty Trimmings. This vintage text is being republished in a high quality, affordable edition, complete with a new introduction and reproductions of the illustrations and diagrams featured in the original.
The classic ‘Millinery Hat Making and Design’ texts offer insights into the different elements of the practice of millinery – the design, manufacture and sale of hats. ‘Flowers and Feathers’ explains the types and appropriate use of decorative ornaments in millinery practice. Well-illustrated, it also features a set of examination questions at the end for the avid millinery student. Contents of this volume include: Artificial Flowers - Natural and Man-Made Feathers - Wings - Quills - Miscellaneous Feather Trimmings - Examination Questions. We are republishing this vintage text in a high quality, affordable edition, complete with a new introduction and reproductions of the illustrations and diagrams featured in the original.