From the Neck Up: An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking by Denise Dreher - January 1981

Used as a textbook in college classes, costume shops and fashion institutes, From the Neck Up: An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking has become a classic in the field of period and modern hat making. It's the perfect reference book for learning millinery, the art of making custom designed felt, straw and fabric hats by hand.
All of the hatmaking techniques are explained step-by-step and clearly illustrated by more than four hundred photographs and drawings. Professional millinery supplies, methods, materials and equipment are described and illustrated in detail with substitutes and improvised methods included for milliners with limited resources and budgets.
Included in the book are sixty 1/4″ scale historical and modern hat patterns for men and women including Classical, Byzantine, Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Baroque, Restoration, Edwardian, Victorian and Modern.
Black and white photos and illustrations. 200 pages. 8 1/2 x 11 inches.
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Madhatter Press, 1981-12. Perfect Paperback. Used: Good.

Madhatter Press, 1981-12-01. 1st. Perfect Paperback. Used:Good.

Minneapolis: Madhatter Press , 1981. First edition. Spiral bound softcover. Published Minneapolis: Madhatter Press, 1981. 4to. plastic comb-bound wrappers with printed comb, 8 1/2" x 11", 200pp., illustrated with numerous b/w reproductions. "For the past thirty years, From the Neck Up: An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking has been the bible of hatmaking for milliners working in theater, film and entertainment. It is the most complete and unique book on millinery to date. It can be used as a method of self instruction, as a classroom textbook or as a reference guide. All of the hatmaking techniques are explained step-by-step and clearly illustrated by more than four hundred photographs and drawings. Professional millinery supplies, methods, materials and equipment are described and illustrated in detail with substitutes and improvised methods included for milliners with limited resources and budgets. No prior knowledge of hatmaking has been assumed. Even if you have never held a needle and… Read More

Minneapolis, MN, USA: Madhatter Press, 1981. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'From the Neck Up: An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking has been the bible of hatmaking for milliners working in theater, film and entertainment. It is the most complete and unique book on millinery to date. It can be used as a method of self instruction, as a classroom textbook or as a reference guide. All of the hatmaking techniques are explained step-by-step and clearly illustrated by more than four hundred photographs and drawings. Professional millinery supplies, methods, materials and equipment are described and illustrated in detail with substitutes and improvised methods included for milliners with limited resources and budgets. No prior knowledge of hatmaking has been assumed. Even if you have never held a needle and thread before, you can, through careful application of the lessons… Read More

Madhatter Press, 1981. paperback. Very Good. 9x0x11. paper wraps; some scuffs on the matte wrapper otherwise Interior is clean and unmarked; Binding is solid.