PRINTED PATTERN- Circa 1919 Tam Hats- Size 23.5" Head (Copy)

This listing is for a PRINTED PATTERN that is mailed to you.  An e-pattern download is available elsewhere in my shop.

Introducing Wearing History's "Pattern Preservation Project". 
This new line of patterns focuses on digitally preserving as many antique originals as possible.

This pattern is for Circa 1919 Tam Hats.  This pattern is for size Medium, or 23.5" head.  

---  DESCRIPTION  ---

~  Advanced/Expert Difficulty ~ These patterns are from antique originals and have only the original period instructions.  Some experimentation may be required.  Please read the page supplied in images for more about this project.  You may click on it to enlarge.

This pattern originally appeared in McCall's Magazine in the year 1919.  These styles of hats were popular all the way from the mid 1910s through the early 20s, so can easily be worn for WWI era impressions.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKE A MOCK UP TO TEST PATTERN FIT AND CONSTRUCTION BEFORE CUTTING INTO YOUR FASHION FABRIC.
The sewing instructions do not specify linings and millinery techniques.  You may need to have a hat making book handy to help with construction.

- SIZING - 

This pattern is for size Medium, or 23.5" head.  

Notice the head size may be larger than modern "medium", as it was meant to be worn over your updo.  Please measure around your head with your hair done to estimate if the sizing would work for you.

- - WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS PATTERN - -

• --- A clean, computer drawn pattern of the basic pattern shapes needed to create the garment illustrated. 
  
• ---Files for both PRINT AT HOME and COPY SHOP (A0) are included.
  
• --- The original front and back cover images.  The back cover included very basic sewing instructions that were provided in the period. These are mostly text and do not include finishing or lining instructions.  See image in the listing for the entirety of the antique instructions.  No separate instruction insert was originally included with this pattern (they are not missing, they just were just not provided by this maker in this period).  
  
• --- Typed text of the front and back information for reading clarity (those old covers could have tiny text, so we find this easier to read).
  
• --- One page about Pattern Preservation Project with links to my blog for period sewing books and other period fashion information which may help with sewing antique patterns.  There are no tutorials for this pattern specifically.
  
• --- You must be familiar with how to put a garment together using pattern shapes and garment illustration.
  
• --- 4 files, including an A0 (copy shop) file, a Print-At-Home file, a file with the instructions, and a "how to print" file.
  
• --- This pattern has had some reworking to make the pieces align, and has the addition of wider cutting lines for more seam allowance. It also has labeling on the pieces, where they were originally just punched holes. 
   Not all patterns in this line have this!

- - What Is NOT Included With This Pattern - -

• ---NO trim placement. You must get creative with your lace and trims.
• ---NO lining or specific millinery instructions (just basic what-goes-with-what)
  
• ---NO illustrated step-by-step instructions
  
• ---ONLY ONE SIZE- Size 23.5" head
  
• ---NO tutorials, videos, or sewing support for this particular pattern, as this project is meant to preserve as many antique patterns as possible in their original form.  Please see some of my other pattern offerings if you need more instruction or sewing support.  I have provided links to my blog for antique sewing books available online, and my YouTube and blog have other antique fashion and sewing information you may find useful.

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