Smart Bags, Book No. 209 (1944) is a stylish wartime fashion collection from Clark’s O.N.T. / J. & P. Coats that invites you to “Crochet Your Own Hats–Bags.”

The charming pink cover features a fashionable 1940s woman in a tailored suit and hat, seated with a handbag — the perfect illustration of the polished accessories women wanted during the war years. Inside you’ll find patterns for smart hats and handbags worked in crochet cotton or yarn, designed to complete a well-dressed look with handmade style.

A wonderful example of practical wartime fashion that still feels chic today.