This is a Revised Reprint of a Hard to find book titled:
"Decorative Handwork for Frocks &Shoes
from 1928.
This book contains instructions for Hand Work
that can add a Decorative touch to Frocks and Shoes.
Book shows how to add these Decorations to a Frock to make it Special– Embroidery, Appliqué, Hemstitching,– Open-Work Medallion,– A Beaded Bow to trim a Dinner frock,– Honeycomb Smocking trim,– Plaiting of Self Material,– Knotted Ribbon Rosette for a Evening Frock– Lace Medallion Trim– Fagoting Trim Stitch and more.
Book also contains– 2 Different Beaded Patterns– for Pairs of Shoe Buckles and A Buckle of Gros-Grain Ribbon for Pumps, a Hat and a Blouse.
This book has Illustrations with Instructions and Patterns for Decorative Hand Work to make your Frocks and Shoes Truly Unique!
Contents:
APPLIQUE’:Aster-like FlowersChain Stitch for Jumper Frock, Diamond Design (in Peacock Blue & Gold), Embroidery for a Parisian Wrap (Coat),)FAGOTING STITCH-for Frocks of Silkm
HEMSTITCHING HONEYCOMB SMOCKING,
KNOTTED RIBBON ROSETTE,
Double Belt,
MEDALLIONS:
Lace Medallions for Sheer Frock,
Open-Work Medallion,
PLAITING of Self Material,
SHOE BUCKLES:Gro-Grain Ribbon Buckles,
Rectangle Lattice Beaded Buckles,
Small Round Lattice Buckles with Hanging Pendants.
EXTRAS: Elastic Shoulder Straps for Slips, For Smartness Concentrate Trimmings
