Suit-Able Accessory...Trim but not Prim...this brow-revealing, brightly ribboned hand-crocheted Beret is packable. - 1947

"BERETS shouldn't be dull, and this one has no such ideas. See the tilt to the side, the new be-ribboned effect, It makes a difference, a very smart difference. Select your favorite shade of Hiawatha Belastraw and crochet yours now."

MATERIALS;

Hiawatha Belastraw Art 35, 2 tubes
Steel crochet hook No. 00
3 Yards plaid taffeta ribbon 11/2" wide


CROWN

With double strand of Belastraw, ch 4. Join with sl st into ring. 1st rnd - 7 sc in ring* 2nd rnd - Work sc and dc in each st around (14 sts - 7 increases). 3rd rnd - *Sc in next sc, thread over, insert hook from right to left around post of nexl dc and draw loop through, (thread over and draw through 2 loops) twice - dc made around post of dc. Repeat from * around (7 points). 4th rnd *Sc in each st to next dc, sc in dc, dc around post of same dc. Repeat from * around (7 increases). Repeat 4th rnd thus increasing 7 sts each rnd until piece is about 12" across. There will be 1 st more between post sts on each rnd. Work sc even until 2 1/2" from points.


BAND

1st rnd - *Skip next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Work sc for 1 1/2" decreasing if necessary for headsize. Trim with ribbon as illustrated using double thickness of ribbon for loops.

Summer Sundresses Play Suits, Telling Prints - Modern Stylist - 1947

A few more wonderful pattern from Modern Stylist Magazine, with summer outfits and lots of ruffles from 1947.

"Suave accent...from noon to dawn...a regal Beaded Handbag...eloquently beautiful, hand-crocheted by you."

PARIS INSPIRES the hand-made Beaded Bag . . . impeccable in bronze, iridescent blue or jet black Hiawatha Beads . . . elegant in jewel like colors for after-dark fashions. Melina designs for you enchanting beaded handbags even more precious than the ready-made product, yet costing only a small fraction of what they might if purchased. Start one while on vacation. You'll treasure it for the rare look it attains through years of wear. The directions below are easy to follow.

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
Read Before Starting Work

Bead crochet should be worked rather tightly (beads should be close but texture pliable) using No. 9 steel crochet hook. Unless otherwise stated, 1 bead is slipped into place before each single crochet stitch.
Slip 2 bunches of beads onto HIAWATHA Bead Twist. Start work. When all beads have been crocheted, cut Bead Twist and fasten off leaving 4" end. String additional beads, then tie Bead Twist (4" from end) into same stitch where last bead was worked. Insert hook in last stitch and continue work, crocheting over ends for several stitches to secure.


MATERIALS:

Hiawatha Beads, 40 Bunches
Hiawatha Bead,Twist Art. 750, 3 spools
Steel crochet hook No. 9
Round Box Llning 4 1/2" in diameter


BOTTOM

Without beads, ch 4. Join with slip st into ring. Slipping 1 bead into place before each sc work as follows: Ist rnd - 6 sc in ring. Mark beginning of rnds. 2nd rnd - 2 sc in each st (12 sc - 6 increases). 3rd rnd - *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. repeat from * (6 increases). 4th rnd - Increase 6 sc around (not over previous increases). Repeat 4th rnd until piece measures 4 1/2" across. Work I round even. Next rnd - Work through front loops only for turn.

SIDES

Through back loops, work 1/2" even. Next rnd - Through front loops only, without beads, sl st in each st around. Next rnd Through both loops, with beads work as follows: *2 sc in each of next 2 sts, se in next st. Repeat from * around. Insert marker. Work even through back loops until sides are 3 1/2" from marker. Next rnd - Rather tightly work sc in next st, *skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Work 1" for band, decreasing if necessary to fit snugly around top of box Iining. Fasten off.

COVER

Same as Bottom until 5" across (instead of 4 1/2"). Work 1 rnd even. Work 1 rnd through front loops only for turn. Through back loops work even to I" from turn. For edging slip 4 beads (instead of 1) before each st. Last rnd - Slip 1 bead before each st. Fasten off.

HANDLES

Without beads, make 3" chain. With beads, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each ch until row is 2 1/2". Join with sl st into ring careful not to twist. With beads to outside work sc tightly around for 15 1/2". Fasten off. Finishing - Pad cover with cotton batting so that beading fits snugly. Sew in place. Pad bottom of box the same way. Slip box into beading inserting several thicknesses of cotton batting around sides to pad shirred section of bag. Sew beading at top and bottom of box. Stuff handle round. Make two tabs for bottom of handle as follows: Make 2 1/2" chain, join into ring and work beading for 6 rnds. Fasten off. Draw ends of handle through tabs and sew in place as illustrated.

"New York Fashion Letter" from Karen Stark - 1947

This is Karen Stark.
"Among the ten foremost fashion designers in America today."
I thought you might be interested in her 1947 view of the fashion world.

New York Fashion Letter

"Formality of fashion is the keynote of the new Fall trends. American Design is entering a new phase, one of contemporary Victorianism.

The new and coming style is based on two principles, length and shape. Naturalness of shoulders, emphasis on hips and waistline, and more emphasis on femininity. This Fall season will bring fashion talent, imagination, and skill to its highest peak because designers now have the freedom of line and fabric which has long been denied them by restrictions and regulations during the war and the present reconversion. Once again we have the dreamed of almost legendary fabrics that can be molded into silhouettes which give a feeling of formality and elegance. Once again the shimmering satins, rustling taffetas, and lush brocades reminiscent of an almost forgotten era of ease and opulence. This use of stiff fabrics for late afternoon and evening lends an aura of elegance and charm. Formality in daywear is stressed by a softer, rounded look. Shoulders will be padded to appear natural and round. Hips will be emphasized by slight padding and intricate drapings.

Of keenest interest to everyone is the exciting new skirt length, for the much rumored longer skirt will be a definite reality in the Fall collections. This new length adds dignity and grace to any skirt; whether it be reed slim with long clinging lines, where the art of drapery and supple folds achieve the utmost of graceful expression, or exaggeratedly wide and romantic.

Afternoon and evening clothes will run the gamut in elaboration of design by fine detail, exquisite French laces and magnificent embroideries, to enhance the contour of the body lines.

The fashion conscious woman of today takes pride in presenting herself in the most pleasing manner possible and intelligently selects those fashions most suitable to her personality and way of life. Fashion must be dictated by the individual, not the individual by fashion, and the coming trends present such a variance of silhouette that the ultimate effect can only be one of great chic and distinction.

I believe in the feminine woman. I believe in clothes that bespeak charm and gracious living, clothes that not only flatter but dramatize woman's inherent loveliness."

Height of Fashion + Tigress Stripes! - Modern Stylist Magazine - 1947 Part 2

These are wonderful patterns, but they are also mysterious. The number is all that's given, I can't figure out if these were just their own line of patterns. If you know more please share!

Modern Stylist Magazine - 1947

This is the only copy of this magazine I've seen. And I haven't found out much about it, but it's a treasure trove of late 40s styles and fashion, including several projects to make. I'll show more this week, stay tuned!

2704: Blouses are all important in a warm weather wardrobe, especially when they can be both day and night beauties - like this one that flips a pretty peplum. There's the new influence of scallops too - scallops that scoot around the low neck, cap sleeves and button front.
2221: For your dress rehearsal - a datetime frock that launches the new longer body lines and swings a fuller skirt, making it one of the freshest, brightest eyefuls on the summer scene. All this - and an authoritive shoulder yoke with comfortable cap sleeves too.

No more tedious "hand hemming" for me... Modern Stylist Magazine- 1947

It's the Miracle Stitch Master..."as easy to attach as plugging in a toaster".