Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Sewing Manual For Home Decorators - 1943 -Is your home dreary and dull?

The Sewing Manual For Home Decorators, from The Spool Cotton Company, copyright 1943. This booklet has a TON of helpful advice on how to "make new 'dresses' for your windows...for your chairs and couches...for your tables and beds". There are detailed instructions given on how to get these fabulous forties looks, but maybe these cheery illustrations can get you started.












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5 comments:

  1. sew valaSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    'dresses' for the windows, how cute is that.

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  2. Miss RayneSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    my mother in law still has those quilted 'plastic' pelmets

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  3. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    That is the most amazing book! What a fabulous find.

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  4. IsisSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    I was sure I had commented as this post resonates with me as I mull over my future 40's bedroom. Anyway, let me take the opportunity to tell you that I featured your blog here:

    http://fortieswardrobe.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-read-blogs.html

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  5. roofing Aledo TXJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Colonial home decorating helps your decorating fast and orderly. Constant decorating can develop your skills which you can also use as a means of living interior designing. Explore all possibilities and combinations in your decorating and make a masterpiece in your home.

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