1971 Magazine H-194 Macramé Designs 12 Belt & Bag Purses with Knot Reference

1971 Magazine H-194 Macramé Designs 12 Belt & Bag w Knot Reference

A 24 page magazine containing pictures and instructions on making belts and bags Using Macramé. Published by Craft Course.

The magazine is in fair condition with no rips or tears and I see no markings in the magazine.

This Magazine contains instructions for makinf 6 Bags (Purses) and 5 belts all using Macramé.

From the front cover:
A Craft Course Book
H-194
Macramé Designs
12 Belt & Bag
With Knot Reference Section
30-12556

Instructions and pictures for the following:
Bags:
The Guadalajara
The Jalisco
The Acapulco
The Mazatlan
The Ensenada
The San Miguel

Belts:
The Americana
The Brazilian
The Peruvian
The Ecuadorian
The Argentinian

Also mentioned is The Flax Belt with Blue Beads

To The Reader . . .

“Macramania” is sweeping the country and everyone seems to be getting into the knot-tying act. It’s great fun to do and exciting to know that you are actually doing a truly ancient craft that has been around for some 2000 years. Some people have felt there hasn’t been enough practical things to make, If you have this feeling, then this book is for you. We show you how to make six handbags and five belts that you’ll love to wear or give away.

If you know the ropes and can tie a square knot and a clove hitch this book was designed for you. Just in case you haven’t done Macramé lately and are a little rusty, don’t worry because we have included a knot reference section so that you can brush up on the basic knots you’ll need for these handbags and belts.

Now, if you are one of the people who hasn’t tried Macramé yet, you should first read our introductory book “Macramé, Start To Finish’ It is available in most book and craft stores. In any case start knotting!

After doing quite a bit of macramé for our first book, we discovered that we needed fewer instructions to follow a design. So in this book, we have cut down instructions a little, and have enlarged pictures so you can easily “read” the knots which make up the design. We also list the progression of knot patterns in all the projects. But if you are stumped by reading the knots in the pictures, refer to the knot reference section on page 19, which will surely guide you.

Most of the items in this book are made of cotton twine because the knots photograph so clearly. But please feel free to make the projects with another type of cord if you prefer. Colorful silk rattail, nylon seine, flax and dyed string are equally as versatile and fun to work with.

Cords are available in a wide variety of sizes as well as colors.

White cotton cord can easily be colored by using any good, all-purpose concentrated dye.

We mustn’t neglect some fanfare about the important function beads play in the construction of a macramé piece. You may choose from natural looking wooden beads to commercially made ceramic, plastic and glass beads. A sampling of the wide variety available is displayed on page 13.

It is a matter of personal preference whether you line your handbags or not. Some bags with open work in the design, are stunning with colored lining showing through. Others with a closed design do not need a lining unless one is desired.

This magazine measures approximately 10-7/8 X 8-3/8 inches (27.7 X 21.2 cm) and has 24 pages including the covers. The Magazine weighs approximately 2-1/4 ounces (65 gr). Shipping weight will be 95 grams.

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