Home Millinery Course

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.

Excerpt from Home Millinery Course In preparing this series of lessons, the writers have endeavored to imbue the mind with the fundamental principles of millinery taken as an art. Too little time has heretofore been given to this most important part of a woman's wardrobe, the headdress. Women have studied the dress because upon this depended the setting off of the graceful lines and curves of the figure, with a total disregard for making a suitable setting for the beautiful lines of the face. The importance of making a study of this feature of a woman's dress cannot be over-estimated, as nothing adds to or detracts from a woman's charms as does the exercising of taste in this essential. It is with much satisfaction, however, that we note a rapid advancement along these lines within the past few years, with the result that two-thirds of the women, who a short time ago depended entirely upon the advice of their milliner, are at the present time selecting and trimming their own hats. This is not confined alone to any particular class of people but is being done by all with surprisingly satisfactory results. It should not be supposed, however, that this can be accomplished without first acquiring the necessary knowledge along the line of millinery, as without the fundamental principles, a woman is but limiting her possibilities and stunting her otherwise artistic nature. It has been truly said that "The lack of artistic perception and appreciation is not inherent, but merely due to a neglect of cultivation and development of the sense of beauty," and no truer example can be given of this than the one we have the pleasure of presenting to you. We have endeavored to confine these lessons not alone to any particular season, but to have them cover as much ground as possible with the idea of promoting and stimulating the artistic temperament and developing that creative element in the woman according to the frugal laws of economy. The subjects treated of in these lessons are those that present themselves day after day in practical. millinery business and should be carefully and thoroughly mastered before attempting to emulate and compete with the experienced milliner. We have aimed to make the course interesting by means of illustrations and examples that its study may be pursued with willing rather than enforced application, and that it may be continued with such energy and precision as to give to each of our pupils recognition within the ranks of the finished artist. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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If you think you know what cross stitch is, look again! Jamie Chalmers, aka Mr X Stitch, shows you how to cross stitch using simple step-by-step instructions and also takes you to the frontiers of cross stitch design. The book is aimed at stitchers of all abilities, from absolute beginners looking to learn a new craft to embroiderers and cross stitchers who want to do something different in cross stitching. For many, cross stitch conjures up images of cute kittens and country cottages, but this book shows people that theres a different side to cross stitching that its an art in its own right, and will encourage them to be a little braver with their art. Jamies writing style is fun, entertaining and highly inspirational. The book aims to appeal to men as well as women, encouraging one and all to take up the ancient craft. It teaches the basics of cross stitching, including information on materials, tools, techniques and colour blending, but also puts Jamies own individual spin on it, with urban flavours and the introduction of different materials such as glow-in-the-dark threads and stitching on metal. As well as providing exciting designs to stitch, there is guidance on how to create cross stitch designs of your own, for example by using photographs and other images for reference. Jamie also showcases the work of other contemporary cross stitchers who are pushing the boundaries of their craft, and introduces more than 20 stunning cutting-edge projects to make, showing that beauty, innovation and 'craftivism' are alive and kicking in this inspirational book.

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This volume contains "a series of textbooks prepared for the students of the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, Inc., and containing in permanent form the instructions papers and examination questions used in its various courses" in Children and Misses' Millinery; Mourning Millinery; Millinery for Mature Women; Special-Purpose Millinery; Colors and Color Combinations; Flowers and Feathers; Novelty Trimmings; and The Millinery Shop.