Jane Loewen

"Millinery Hat Making Patterns Manual 1925 Reprint" by Jane Loewen offers a comprehensive guide to hat making from the 1920s, making it a valuable vintage resource. Authored by Jane Loewen, a Formerly Millinery Instructor at the University of Chicago and the Originator of Jane Hedden Hat Patterns, this book is a reprint by NovusVintage.com. With 217 pages filled with step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations, it provides timeless insights into hat making techniques. Within the pages of this vintage manual, readers can delve into the expertise of Jane Loewen, who also boasts authorship of numerous works and articles on millinery and designing. The content covers a wide array of topics, including the creation of wire frames, molded frames, pattern frames, crowns, fabric hats, braid hats, transparent hats, draped hats, tailored trimmings, dress-hat trimmings, and the art of remodeling hats. With its wealth of knowledge and detailed instructions, this reprint preserves the essence of millinery craftsmanship from the 1920s, offering both historical insight and practical skills for those interested in the art of hat making.