Singer Sewing Machine Attachments from 1906
This little booklet is the "Instructions for Using The Singer Manufacturing Co's Attachments - Style No. II for No. 27 Machine" and it was reissued in Oct. 17, 1906. The engravings are beautiful! The attachment case would have been wood and rolled into a square, with everything fitting in just so. …
For A Busy Life - What She Wore in 1955
McCall's Magazine had advice for the gal in 1955. "For a busy life at home or in the office, what looks freshest and takes the least care? The answer: summer suits and dresses of synthetic fibers, alone or combined with natural fibers." …
Eleven Busiest Models of 1955
The April 1955 cover featured eleven of the most popular models of the day. How many can you name? …
Use Your Maid's Old Uniform
In 1943 a lot of the sewing books focused on renovating and remaking, using what you already had to make what you needed. For this School Girl's dress it is suggested that you use a flowered cotton house dress and from a plain blue cotton "that was once a part of a maid's uniform."If you didn't happ…
Make Warm Knee Caps for Our Soldier Boys
From 'Plain and Fancy Needlework', November 1917, this pattern shows how to crochet Knee Caps. They only take one half hank Germantown knitting yarn, and a No. 3 1/2 hook. And I'm sure the soldier boys will appreciate them! DirectionsChain 41, double crochet, always taking the back loop; 8 rows even…
It's 1967 - Let's Wear Paper Dresses!
The Paper Caper - 1967 Paper DressesYou can't clean them, but you can snip off the dirty parts."The Duchess of Windsor has worn it. Joan Kennedy, wife of the senior senator from Massachusetts, worn paper to a fund raising tea she gave last spring and passed out duplicate dresses to her celebrated gu…
Dance Away A Bermuda Afternoon
"Each spring they flock to Bermuda like birds to a rookery, full of primordial purpose. As a Princeton freshman put it, "You can go to Jamaica for sun. We're here to meet girls." "My friends who came down last year, "said another boy, "told me there were two girls for every guy. That's why I came - …
Your Wig Wardrobe
The Complete Book of Fashion Modeling (1969) also shows what wigs you'll need to have if you are going to be a successful model. "Yes, you definitely must have hairpieces. You could possibly start out with one or two and eventually work up to a whole wardrobe of spare hair goods. It will be a worthw…
Sit Pretty On The Washing Machine
The Complete Book of Fashion Modeling (1969) by Bernie Lenz is just the best guide for your future. "The world of modeling is widespread, it's citizens are legion, and it's advantages are enormous. There's glamour, excitement, money, and opportunity." All of which we can see in this example; …
Full Fashioned Silk Hosiery - 1928
These were offered through the Gorcy Embroidery Journal- a monthly catalog from a Montreal based department company. This ad was in the August 1928 edition, so these fetching stockings would have been perfect for the daring flappers out there. They needed that "extra-wear" patch on the toe. …
Bead Coiffure - 1865
This beautiful woman was in the 1865 Lady's Friend Magazine. She is showing her "Bead Coiffure". Imagine the elaborate work, not only with the beads, but weaving them into her hair. Lovely. …
Aprons - Glamorous and Practical
McCall's Needlework & Crafts magazine from 1956 shows apron patterns worthy of your time. The Bavarian style asks for a lot of cross stitching. But the iron-on roses are easier and the pattern makes up for "mature figures". …