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	How to Make Lampshades The purpose of this 1920s book is "to make the art of shading lamps and candles a little less of a problem to the amateur craftsman; and it is hoped, also, that those who have already had some experience as shade-makers, will find some practical…	$3.95	Buy More
	The Girls Handicraft Course Textbook Originally published in 1910s, this is an excellent textbook for girls to learn handicraft-making skills such as needlework, basketry, cardboard construction and home decoration. Every exercise in this handicraft course textbook has embodied "a…	$2.95	Buy More
	How to Make Fancy and Sewing Aprons: Patterns and Instructions This classic apron book contains patterns, instructions and illustrations on how to make 12 different styles of fancy and sewing aprons. It also has a smaller section on how to make sunbonnets and sun hats. Originally published in 1910s this book wa…	$4.95	Buy More
	Corticelli Home Needlework Manual Originally published in the end of 19th century, Corticelli Home Needlework Manual provides the best collection of 70 embroidery designs from some of the best needleworkers and designers for home decoration at that time, and features 17 colored plate…	$4.95	Buy More
	The Dressmaker: A Complete Guide to Sewing, Dressmaking and Tailoring Originally published in 1910s, The Dressmaker is a rare find for anyone interested in all aspects of sewing, dressmaking and tailoring. The clear instructions and lovely patterns are illustrated with hundreds of photographs throughout the book. Cont…	$3.95	Buy More
	Dressmaking Made Easy Originally published in 1910s, Dressmaking Made Easy sets forth the quickest and best method for every operation in sewing. It's a handy book of reference in which the making of any part of a garment can be easily looked up. The book was based o…	$3.95	Buy More
	Ten All American Novel Aprons: Patterns with Complete Cutting and Sewing Instructions Originally published in 1940, this vintage apron pattern book contains 10 authentic and delightful American-themed apron designs from the WWII years. Each design comes with complete, step-by-step cutting and sewing instructions, as well as charming a…	$4.95	Buy More
	Millinery: Ladies Hat Design and Patterns Originally published in 1920s, this classic Millinery book includes technical principles and practical instructions for making many styles of ladies' hats using a variety of needle working techniques. As the author presents the patterns and inst…	$4.95	Buy More
	How to Make a Dress in an Hour: 17 Flapper Style Sewing Patterns When announcement was first made in 1923 that Mary Brooks Picken of the Woman's Institute had developed a new plan by which an attractive dress could be made in an hour, it aroused tremendous interest among women everywhere. Some doubted that suc…	$2.95	Buy More
	Sewing for Babies: Patterns and Instructions Originally published in 1943, Sewing for Babies contains some wonderful patterns and instructions on how to make perfect gifts for expectant mothers and new mothers. Contents Covered: Instructions on how to create baby clothing including shir…	$2.95	Buy More