Flappers & Fiction

In the June 1882 issue of Peterson’s Magazine, Mrs. Jane Weaver provides detailed instructions for crafting a decorative knitted quilt featuring a diamond motif and embroidered crosses. The article guides readers through the specific knitting rows and finishing techniques required to create this warm, fringed coverlet for a bed or bassinet.

Published in the April 1882 issue of Peterson’s Magazine, this article by Emily H. May provides a detailed guide to the latest spring fashions. It describes various costumes for women and children, offering specific advice on materials like cashmere and silk, as well as instructions for trimmings and construction.

Published in the March 1882 issue of Peterson’s Magazine, this article by Emily H. May introduces “The Philippe Costume,” a fashionable Parisian polonaise. It provides detailed instructions and a full-size supplement pattern to help readers recreate the elegant, looped garment and its accompanying pleated vest.

In the February 1882 issue of Peterson’s Magazine, Mrs. Jane Weaver provides instructions for crafting a decorative hanging bag for boots and shoes. Made from brown holland and red braiding, this practical closet organizer features scalloped flaps and worsted ball ornaments.

In the January 1883 edition of Peterson’s Magazine, Emily H. May presents a detailed guide to the latest Victorian silhouettes and construction methods. The article provides comprehensive dressmaking instructions for a variety of garments, ranging from elegant house costumes and mourning attire to practical children’s outerwear.

Written by Emily H. May for the February 1883 issue of Peterson’s Magazine, this article provides detailed instructions and a diagram supplement for creating a stylish “Panier Bodice.” It describes the garment’s construction from five specific pattern pieces and highlights decorative elements such as a moiré sash and palm-leaf outline embroidery.