Woman's Institute Coursework Tools

The original 1923 Woman's Institute booklet Making Beautiful Clothes advertised that the Complete Dressmaking and Pattern Drafting course included several of the following "Free" items pictured right:

A 4-Volume Library of Dressmaking: 

These practical and helpful books beautifully bound in blue cloth with titles stamped in gold, come to you as you proceed with your lessons. You will count them among your most treasured possessions.

An Exclusive Fashion Service:

The latest and most reliable fashion information will come to you through a full year's subscription to The Woman's Institute Fashion Service, issued each Spring and Fall and giving detailed instructions for develop­ing the very best designs of the coming season.

A Monthly Magazine:

You will receive our monthly magazine, "Inspiration," giving practical sewing helps and in-between-season style suggestions.

Materials for Attractive Garments:

Materials for a pretty apron, including buttons and floss, come with your first Instruction Book. Materials for an attractive home dress come with your fourth Instruction Book, and with your sixth Instruction Book you get linen and embroidery for a pretty handkerchief.

A Tailor's Square and Set of Model Drafts:

Including supply of drafting paper, comes only to those whose course includes Pattern Drafting.

Tissue-Paper Pattern:

Rickrack Braid, Lingerie Tape, Dressmaker's Gauge, Tape Measure."