1921 Woman's Institute Underwear and Lingerie Part One Sewing Course Book No. 10A-2
Original 1921 Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences Sewing Course Book No. 10A-2: Underwear and Lingerie, Part One.
This early Woman's Institute correspondence course focuses on the design and construction of women's undergarments during a period when clothing—and the lives of women—were changing rapidly. The book combines practical sewing instruction with discussions of fit, materials, and garment design, illustrating the transition from Victorian foundation garments toward the lighter, more individualized styles of the early 1920s.
Topics covered include:
- Styles, materials, and construction of lingerie
- Choosing fabrics for undergarments
- Brassières and their construction
- Pattern placement and fitting
- Plain brassière construction
- Brassière with front darts
- All-over embroidery brassière
- Camisole brassière
- Lace, embroidery, beading, and decorative finishes
- Materials and notions
- Seam finishes and construction techniques
- Corset covers and related foundation garments
- Individual fit and garment adjustment
This original instructional book contains numerous period illustrations, sewing diagrams, and construction details that make it valuable to collectors of vintage sewing books, fashion history, costume design, and historical dressmaking. It also serves as an excellent reference for understanding the evolution of women's foundation garments during the early twentieth century.
