Modern Dressmaking : Ribbon Trimmings and Flowers 1916
Mary Brooks Picken, Department of Millinery
Publisher: WOMAN'S INSTITUTE OF DOMESTIC ARTS & SCIENCES, SCRANTON PA
Spiral Bound Book Republication, 2007
pages 65
The art of fashioning decorative accents with ribbons is enjoying a revival among today's crafters, who find it the perfect way to add lovely touches to clothing, personal items, household accessories, and more.
This profusely illustrated how-to book describes how to fold and sew lengths of ribbon to create dramatic ruffles, bows, and bands. You'll also learn how to use ribbon to fashion appealing florals; daisies, chrysanthemums, rosebuds, violets, petunias, dahlias, sunflowers, and even complete bouquets. Then use these charming ribbon creations to trim a hat, decorate baby clothes and lingerie, add a luxurious touch to lampshades and cushions, or embellish shoes, baby carriages, blankets, coat hangers, and much more.
Mary Brooks Picken founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania. An expert on fashion, Picken was an authority on dress, fabric, design, and sewing. She taught "Economics of Fashion" at Columbia University and was one of the five founding directors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
Please note: This is a spiral bound reproduction book of the out of print original. RARE
Spiral bound book is in excellent condition. Will conveniently lie flat while in use.
