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.

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.

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.

No1 NEW RELEASE, AMAZON Oct 2019. The Willcox & Gibbs chain-stitch sewing machines are one of the most collected sewing machines of all time. Some say the machine represents the finest piece of 19th Century precision engineering in the world. Certainly the company thought so, advertising their machines as 'Beyond Comparison'. Today most enthusiasts try to have at least one W&G in their collection. World renowned author Alex Askaroff brings to life this amazing machine and the even more amazing men who built it.

Using beautiful full-color tutorials, Jenny Pfanenstiel teaches the basics of hat-making, from materials and fabric selection to stitching and finishing. All of the projects are scaled for difficulty so that readers can learn each of the highlighted skills while creating their own hats. Styles include cloche, fascinator, straw-brimmed, and other hats.

This delightful book contains a number of detailed step by step guides to various styles of hatmaking. A great text for both the amateur and seasoned milliner alike, this antique text is an accessible and comprehensive guide that not only provides instructions for hatmaking, but also offers an insightful glimpse into the mores and fashions contemporary with the time of its original publication. Chapters contained herein include: 'Your Hat and You', 'Fitting the Hat to Face and Figure', 'The Home Millinery Workroom', 'The ABC's of Hats', 'Materials and Accessories', 'Foundations and Blocking', 'How to make a Basic Sailor Hat', 'Variations of the Sailor', 'How to make a Calot and Its Variations', 'How to Copy Another Hat', 'How to Work with Straw', and many more. We are proud to republish this text here with a new introduction to the art of millinery.