How to make hats at home. 1950s hat making simplified

Originally published in 1952, this book will show you how to make five hat styles -- pill box, calot, jockey, cloche and sailor. Contents of this book include: making paper patterns; cutting and placing material on frames; lining your hat; making hat bands; trimming (includes feather pattern); making covered and felt hat pins; draping fabrics; draping felts; working with felts; restyling old hats; inexpensive household items to use if you do not have a block; working with straw; making hats with straw; making frames; making a hat pattern using an existing hat; making a hat from ties; making an all-over flowered hat; working with fur; using the "circle method" to easily create hats of straw. Patterns pieces are included for a brim, cloche, sectional crown, feathers and a fabric orchid. 70 illustrations accompany the author´s text.