1920s Make a FLAPPER dress in 1 Hour Book Downton Abbey Gatsby Style

1920s MAKE a FLAPPER DRESS in ONE HOUR

This is a Wonderful Revised Reprint in PDF Format of
Original 1924 book published by:
 The Woman’s Institute.
“The book states:
The “One Hour Dress” was Created by,
 Mary Brooks Picken, Director of Instruction
 of the Woman’s Institute
 Of  Domestic Arts & Sciences

 Mrs. Picken created the “One Hour Dress”
especially to demonstrate how easily
 you can make attractive Clothes
when you have proper instructions.

 The directions in this book are just an example
 of the amazingly simple methods
 used in the Woman’s Institute NEW Course
in Dressmaking and Designing.”

17 Designs with Detailed Instructions for Making.

Contents:

THE ONE-PIECE ONE HOUR DRESS
Taking Your Measurements
Preparing the Material
Cutting the Dress
Making the Dress
Cutting & Applying Long Sleeves
Slenderizing One-Piece Dress

THE TWO-PIECE ONE HOUR DRESS
Measurements and Width of Materials
Dividing the Material
Cutting Out the Blouse
Proportioning the Skirt
Making the Blouse
Making the Skirt
Joining the Skirt and Blouse
Making the Pocket & Belt
Variations of the Two-Piece Dress