TY - BOOK AU - Martin,Gene Allen AU - Martin,E.E. TI - Make your own hats AV - TT PY - 2006/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Hats KW - Millinery N1 - Release date is 2006-11-08; E-text prepared by Jason Isbell, Julia Miller, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Make Your Own Hats" by Gene Allen Martin is a practical guide on millinery written in the early 20th century. This instructional work is designed for those interested in creating their own hats and covers various techniques, materials, and styles for hat-making. The book offers insights into the artistry of millinery, emphasizing the importance of personal expression through custom hat designs. The opening of the book presents a foreword that introduces the reader to the art of hat-making, stating that it can be mastered by anyone with patience and capability. Martin discusses the significance of understanding individual proportions and preferences, advising readers on specific colors and styles that suit different face shapes and hair colors. The foreword sets the stage for the chapters to follow, emphasizing practicality and creativity, as well as outlining the materials and tools necessary to begin crafting hats. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19740 ER -