Forward to the present and I've gotten re-energized on Tambour work and what did I find in my sewing stuff but this project. The material I was using was completely inappropriate to my skill level but I still had the paper pattern so I decided to use a material that was more my speed.
You can sort of see the pattern laid out here as well as the working side of the seed and bugle beads I'm using for part of it.
And a close up of the front side of the beads. In this style, the work is done from the back side of the material, which is why having a sheer fabric makes life so much easier for the beginner!
You can see the pattern a little better from the paper master. Some of it will be worked with beads and sequins and some with thread. Might take a while, though!
The pattern was taken, I believe from this standard book, now sadly out of print.
Unfortunately with these more obscure techniques, there aren't a lot of printed materials. We treasure the little we can get.
