1922 Woman's Institute Aprons and Caps Sewing Course Book No. 405
Original 1922 Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences Sewing Course Book No. 405: Aprons and Caps.
This original instructional booklet from the Woman's Institute correspondence sewing course focuses on designing and constructing practical aprons and caps for home and household use. Rather than treating aprons as simple utilitarian garments, the Institute presents them as well-designed, attractive clothing that combines protection, efficiency, and good workmanship.
Mary Brooks Picken's introduction reminds students that while fashions come and go, aprons remain an essential part of the home. She emphasizes quality materials, careful construction, neat finishing, and the opportunity for each woman to personalize her work while developing professional sewing skills.
Topics Covered Include:
- Bib aprons
- Long-sleeved house aprons
- Kimono aprons
- Slip-over aprons
- Sweeping caps
- House caps and bonnets
- Sun hats
- Pattern layout and cutting
- Material requirements
- Construction techniques
- Finishing methods
- Bias binding and braid application
- Decorative trimming
- Laundering considerations
- Using leftover fabric for smaller projects
- Professional workmanship and neat finishing
The booklet is illustrated throughout with period fashion drawings and construction diagrams that clearly demonstrate the finished garments and sewing techniques. It also includes Mary Brooks Picken's introductory message to students, reflecting the Institute's emphasis on craftsmanship, practicality, and self-improvement through sewing.
A wonderful original reference for collectors of Woman's Institute publications, vintage sewing history, domestic arts, costume research, and early twentieth-century home economics.
Please review the photographs carefully for condition. You will receive the exact booklet pictured.
