Crafts & Hobbies

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Small Sailing Craft - Design and Construction - Paperback

$41.74

by John F. Sutton (Author)This vintage book is a complete guide to small sailing craft, with a focus on the construction thereof. Written for the amateur boat builder, this handbook is intended to cover all the problems commonly faced by those who attempt to build a boat of their own design, and will be of considerable value to anyone occupied in such an endeavour. Contents include: "Methods of Construction", "Metal V. Wood", "Durability of Timber", "Decay", "Marine Borders", "Anti-fouling Me...

Trimmings for Hats - A Milliner's Guide - Paperback

$23.02

by Various (Author)This charming book contains a detailed guide to the various styles of trimmings used in millinery and hatmaking. A great little book sure too appeal to both amateur and professional milliners, 'Trimmings for Hats - A Milliner's Guide' makes for a great addition to any millinery library. Chapters contained herein include: 'General Trimmings used in Millinery', 'Ribbon Trimmings', 'Smart Ribbon Trimmings for Modern Millinery', 'Ribbon Loops as Trimmings', 'The Making of Ribbo...

How to Make Hats with Fancy and Draped Crowns - A Milliner's Guide - Paperback

$23.02

by Anon (Author)This classic text offers insights into the different elements of the practice of millinery - the design, manufacture and sale of hats. Extensively illustrated, it would make a wonderful addition to the library of any millinery student or enthusiast. Contents include: Millinery; Fancy and Draped Crowns; introduction; Fancy Crowns; Draped Crowns; Linings for Crowns. Many early books are becoming extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing this classic work, ...

$24.46

by Various Authors (Author)This is a classic guide to making a variety of different types of clothing for babies and young children. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful tables and diagrams, this volume is perfect for anyone looking to save some money by making their own children's clothing. Contents include: "A Layette for Baby", "Infant's Knitted Vest", "Baby Jacket, First Size", "Barracoats", "Petticoat", "Nightgown", "Daygown", "Matinee Coat", "Pilch", "Infant's Mittens with...

How to Sew an Apron: A Selection of Aprons for Work and Play - A Dressmaker's Guide - Paperback

$28.78

by Valentine C. Florence (Author)"How to Sew an Apron" is a classic guide to making a variety of traditional women's aprons, with chapters on hat making. Written at a time when women would commonly wear aprons for housework and cooking, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in hand crafting vintage clothing and needlework in general. Contents include: "Dressmaking and Tailoring", "Aprons", "Simple Aprons", "Apron Frocks", "Play Aprons", "An Apron", and "Aprons Three". Many vintage...

The Two Volume Dressmaker's Guide to Children's Tailoring - Paperback

$43.18

by Various (Author)All manner of dressmaking projects for children's garments can be found in this volume, which is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 266 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2011

Glove Puppetry - How to Make Glove Puppets and Ideas for Plays - Three Volumes in One - Paperback

$60.46

by Various Authors (Author)"Glove Puppetry" is a classic guide to glove puppets, including chapters on its history, how to make puppets, how to put on a performance, and much more. This fantastic guide is full of great ideas for both pleasure and educational purposes, making it ideal for parents and teachers alike. Contents include: "The Puppet Show Introduction", "A Short History of the Glove Puppet", "Puppets in Education", "How to make a Glove-Puppet", "The Theatre", "Teaching Methods", "P...

A Compendium of the History of Lace Making - Lace Making in the British Midlands, France, Italy, Spain and Brussels - Four Volumes in One - Paperback

$61.90

by Various (Author)Enthusiasts of the art of lacemaking will delight in this history of the craft. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 676 Dimensions: 1.49 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2011

Radford's Practical Barn Plans - Being a Complete Collection of Practical, Economical and Common Sense Plans of Barns, Out Buildings and Stock Sheds - Paperback

$33.10

by William a. Radford (Author)Plans and descriptions of how to construct some of the finest farm buildings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 178 Dimensions: 0.41 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 05, 2012

How to Make Lingerie - With Information on Stitches, Embroidery and Fastenings - Paperback

$50.38

by Isabel Horner (Author)This volume contains a classic guide to hand making lingerie, dealing with the different stitches, types of embroidery, fastenings, and more. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this guide is perfect for readers of all experience levels with an interest in making their own underwear. Contents include: "Lingerie", "Materials", "Stitches", "French Seam", "French Felled Seam", "Run-and-Fell Seam", "Beaded Seam", "Hemstitched Seam", "Rules for Hem...

Gentlemen's Garment Cutting: Trousers, Vests, Coats, Overgarments, Corpulent Figures, and Variations - Paperback

$47.50

by Percival Thickett (Author)This compact volume is a complete and handy guide to cutting gentlemen's clothing, including tips for trousers, vests, coats, and more. Gentlemen's Garment Cutting is Percival Thickett's pattern-making book for men's clothing. The complete guide features extensive illustrations, including black-and-white diagrams, photographs, and drawings. Intended for those with some pattern-making experience, this volume contains drafts from the original tailor and clothier. Th...

Pattern Drafting and Foundation and Flat Pattern Design - A Dressmaker's Guide - Paperback

$48.94

by Ida Riley Duncan (Author)A detailed guide to dressmaking, being a handbook of pattern drafting and design. Extensively illustrated with simple, useful diagrams and step-by-step instructions, this volume is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a fantastic addition to the bookshelf of today's tailor and dressmaker. Contents include: "Pattern Drafting", "Tools Necessary for Pattern Making", "Chart of Measurements", "Basic Pattern for Waist from Given Measurement...

The Bee-Keeper's Directory of the Theory and Practice of Bee Culture in all Departments - The Result of Eighteen Years Personal Study of Their Habits - Paperback

$37.42

by J. S. Harrison (Author)This volume contains a comprehensive treatise on bee-keeping, including detailed information on the theory and practice of bee culture in all its departments. Comprising an encyclopedic amount of information on every aspect of bee-keeping, as well as being profusely illustrated, this text constitutes a must-have for the serious bee-keeper. It is not to be missed by the discerning collector of antiquarian literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Experience in B...

The Compendium of Renovating, Remodelling and Mending Clothes - A Dressmaker's Guide - Paperback

$50.38

by Various (Author)This compendium contains all manner of information on remodelling, remaking, renovating and mending garments. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 266 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2011

Simple Embroidery and Simple Embroidery Design - A Two Volume How-To Guide for Beginners - Paperback

$46.06

by Marguerite Randell (Author)This is a classic guide to embroidery designed especially for amateurs. Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins. This fantastic guide offers the reader a practical introduction to the subject, making it perfect for those with little previous experience. Contents include: "The Art of Embroidery", "Fre...

The Comprehensive Guide to Tailored Blouses and Frocks - Paperback

$46.06

by Mary Brookes Picken (Author)Every aspect of sewing tailored blouses and frocks is included in this handy volume. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams, photographs and drawings. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.16 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2011

The Comprehensive Home Dressmaker's Guide to Tailored Skirts - Paperback

$46.06

by Mary Brookes Picken (Author)Every aspect of sewing tailored seams and plackets is included in this handy volume. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams, photographs and drawings. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.18 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2011

$14.78

by Ingrid Malik-Connor (Author)Author BiographyIngrid Malik-Connor was born in an Army Latrine and has had Poo for brains ever since. Later, she ran away to Las Vegas NV to marry an Irishman. Always looking for adventure, she now designs Filet Crochet Lace. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 10 x 7.99 IN Publication Date: November 13, 2009

How to Make Lampshades - An Illustrated Guide to Making Pleated, Fluted, Pie-Fill, Tubular and Wall Bracket Shades - Paperback

$18.70

by Frederick T. Day (Author)This classic handbook on making lampshades remains a helpful and practical text for anyone interested in lamp making, textiles, design and traditional handicrafts. Featuring extensive illustrations, the guide provides instructions on how to design and make a variety of shade types, including pleated, fluted, pie-frill, tubular and wall bracket lampshades. Many early books are becoming extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing this classic wor...

And Then There Was Light - An Illustrated Guide to Lamps with Information on Methods of Lighting, Types of Illumination, Wiring, Plugs, Bulbs and Part - Paperback

$24.46

by S. Palestrant (Author)This handy guide is extensively illustrated with photographs, drawings and diagrams, forming a complete how to guide to lamps. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.06 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 03, 2011

Lamps and Lampshade Making - Including the Pedestal Table Lamp, Pendant Ceiling Light, Bracket Wall Fixture, Portable Floor Lamp, and Fifty Lamps and - Paperback

$23.02

by S. Palestrant (Author)A classic book on the making of lamps and lampshades. With a large variety of designs including a 'Driftwood Lamp', an 'Accordian Pleated Shade' and a 'Wall Lamp Screen', this book provides some beautiful designs to add the perfect finishing touches to your home. The designs are of varying difficulties, so this book should be suitable for most levels of skill. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selec...

Lampshades Made from Firm Materials - Paperback

$40.30

by M. R. Griffith (Author)This handy book contains step-by-step information to making a range of lampshades from firm materials. It is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings forming a complete how-to guide for the home crafter. Contents Include: The Fluted Shade, Pleated Shades, The Skirt Shade, Cone Shades, Sectional Shades, A Raffia Shade, A Cane Shade. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its int...

Lampshades Made Using Parchment - An Illustrated Guide for the Home Craft Enthusiast - Paperback

$28.78

by Various (Author)This handy book contains step-by-step information to making a range of lampshades from parchment and paper. It is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings forming a complete how-to guide for the home crafter. Contents Include: How to Make Parchment Shades, How to Decorate Parchment Shades, How to Prepare and Lacquer Papers, Three Lampshades Made with Parchment. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been careful...

The Three Volume Compendium of Lampshade Making - Paperback

$46.06

by Various (Author)This book contains a detailed guide to the materials, frames and tools necessary to successful lampshade making. Complete with a wealth of information and detailed images, this text is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in embracing the exciting world of lampshade making as a new hobby. Chapters contained herein include: 'Materials', 'Sheepskin or Decorative Parchment', 'Parchment-Oiled', 'Old Deeds', 'Real Vellum', 'Buckram', 'Flock Paper', 'Trimmings', 'Plea...

Clock Cleaning and Repairing - With a Chapter on Adding Quarter-Chimes to a Grandfather Clock - Paperback

$50.38

by Bernard E. Jones (Author)This vintage text contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to cleaning and repairing clocks. Complete with simple step-by-step instructions and a plethora of detailed, useful illustrations, this timeless text is ideal for anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-digest guide pertaining to watch repair. Although old, the information contained herein will still be of considerable utility to the modern reader, and it would make for a worthy addition to any book...

Cassell's Carpentry and Joinery: Comprising Notes on Materials, Processes, Principles, and Practice, Including about 1800 Engravings and Twelve Plates - Paperback

$59.02

by Paul N. Hasluck (Author)Cassell's Carpentry and Joinery' is a practical work on practical handicrafts, and it was first published in the confident belief that it was by far the most exhaustive book on these subjects hitherto produced. This text is a comprehensive guide on carpentry, compromising notes on materials, processes, principles and practice, and including about 1,800 engravings. A great book for carpenters of all levels, this book is not to be missed by discerning woodworkers and ...

A Model Boat Builder's Guide to Rigging - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Construction of Model Ship Rigging - Paperback

$44.62

by Various Authors (Author)This book is a collection of vintage articles on model boat building, with information on tools and equipment, instructions for fitting engines, tips for sailing and racing, and more. Detailed and profusely illustrated, this volume is recommended for the serious model boat enthusiast and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Building Yourself a Model Yacht", "How to Make Clipper Ship Models - A Practical Manual Deali...

$26.98

by Jack K. Paquette (Author)Revised edition of The Glassmakers: a history of Owens-Illinois Incorporated by Jack Paquette. Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 17, 2010

Disney Dreams Collection Thomas Kinkade Studios Coloring Book - Paperback

$15.99

by Thomas Kinkade (Author)Now you can color along with the master, Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light. And what could be better than coloring these paintings with the timeless magic of classic Disney stories and their captivating characters? In this unique coloring book, sixty-three paintings from Thomas Kinkade's Disney Dreams Collection are presented in color across from the black line art of the same image. Enter the world of the Painter of Light as you create your own renditions of these pa...

Digital Temperature Control for the Blacksmith Forge - Paperback

$33.68

by Whitney Potter (Author)How to design and build a digital temperature controller for any gas-fired blacksmith forge.Author BiographyMr. Potter is a professional blacksmith working in Sonoma County California. His work is found in houses and businesses in 27 states. Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.16 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: March 10, 2010

Knitted Teddy Bears: Dressed with Handknits - Paperback

$22.95

by Carol Huebscher Rhoades (Translator), Tone Takle (Author)It is fun to knit teddy bears and comforting to think that the bear can become a beloved friend for the child who receives it. In this book, you'll find easy-to-follow instructions for knitting teddy bears that are constructed somewhat differently than usual. The patterns for the garments are basic templates you can easily adapt to create your own styles. Most of the bear outfits are very easy to knit. All the measurements in the pat...

More Wirewrapping: The Basics and Beyond - Paperback

$28.33

by Jim McIntosh (Author)Artist/Author Jim McIntosh's sequel to his first book "Wirewrapping: The Basics and Beyond". This NEW book adds 14 new wirewrap projects that are perfect for everyone from a novice crafter to a professional jewelry designer. There are over 450 pictures that illustrate each step of the jewelry making process. Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.24 x 10 x 7.99 IN Publication Date: February 28, 2010