Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-07

The coming Of warm weather has awaken
e. mothers to state OF activity over the
chi!Cr"n'E summer outfits, which work is. as
q rSle. left over until the time comes for
them 10 be wor., then what a rush there
is; and sometimes the busy little housewife
cuts into the gOoiS and then sews the
pieces together with very little regard for
style OF IL. and this is the excuse which is
usually given for unsatisfactory results: 1T
doesn't maze much difference, you know;
tie cniidrcn grow SO fist, fthey won't be
able to wear them ions"
The mother doubtless, remembers lumer-
oUs heartaches of her own, in years gone
b., 5e-aCse her dress was too long OF per-
hco5 htt;e too short or -a.ly-be the sleeves
were not quite right, or the bodice was sew
cal iaciIe. TOO big in the wAist to allow
fOr shr.nkage,' and the msmary should
lake her more patient in ilsteaing to her
Small dAIsntor's many Suggestions. and.
Un-l Frac-l allie, applying s,u.e Of them.
Al c1Jra day or two spc.-t in giving a few
era touches ana Musings on VII result
IA s-ch c-ltre.ne pleasure AMI ,st.stac;ioa
IL III p>i.-s5 C--: del th1t cne mother
W. rSnt-y conSIc-r' tle precious tine we'll
sYSnt-
Materials for Al Ages.
Fer gins from ei ht 70 fourteen years
Ca l-LNy o-Ge O:ezses Of Hd1nei, scISe
o. SlCSll.s, sc re---n-l-IiGi Iyr travelling
piss Al = emmy days On Eo1cJains ~
3 sICFe- ;, ,sCr LiOuse su.,s OF 0Iae and
rcd are F.s~-y. sIyi.sn and always season-
"a
lh:cr svwns f.r the Ilttl1 maids are CT
c--.s-a- ci-G,iic. feet anil s:n ,l1Il. aith
ier-..i=l tO~-r-s aHI s-luIsas iLL skirts.
l-.-iy he---.asI OF finished with one or two
C.-l.Jy fLl.-,s.
F5r baby girls from two to four years
sos c-s-it.-I.e -, a p-les;t blue ard pink, are
lOEe.y icr c-ys .c1-irins neeyy cioII.ins.
1hey are maze = Oar sisce. s-theTed fun
afCd--4 me Le-S, teen shaI ii -crOSS IN
yONe iIsa-5I - tc.u- small s..-red t.cks
OIhsr5 nave nJSiy tuekel Yoke OF white
LANA Or '1CSin, win emCr0.Jera1 elau-
le,-s5- Thel tE9-S are the beautiful wash
abe n atS-I2is. - t-e way from white
S~isJ musilni, VISA i,i dots OF white or
coiors. 70 -.----yr 81 s-.,.1Is. These latter
sc.N!ce1o!c dresses aIS I14-s I.I.h 4 full
SKIRT. AGE--'s a GFe-lnch Een with tire
w-s--t t-an-nei with do1bie shoulder r1lffsas,
one much G@ensr than the other. and Dor
dsrsd wIth .ns-l;-)n.
a rune OF embroidery Is used for neck
trimming, or 4 turnover collar of glng-
ham, noEiered win narrow ruhie of
embroidery.
Fer older girls there are ginghams with
chine dashcs. c-sle grounds and c-oss-bar
checks. Few large piaids ere seen, and
tEe-e is most decided tendency to double
trimmings, which applies to epaulettes,
herth2s. sIsevc ana sKirt r1Iiies. Among
x
quisite ct.ects IN pink, blue ana maize, deli
cate!y toned with pin stripes Of black.
These are made up vita artistic dashes OF
black, in collar. belt and ribbon Gacora-
tons. a sch-Ile whiSh gives color ana dash
% the entire Costume
Blouse Eject for Children.
For children's wear tight-htting bodies
are conspicuous by their absence nearly
al the waists having the modified blouse
effect This style is very prettily shown by
the first figure in the initial cut. The ma
terial is moderately fine, inexpensive
quality OF linen lawn, in white, win a pin
stripe OF black. The slightly rounded yoke
is of white a!l-over embroidery. with full
shoulder ruffie &C en- broidery. The sleeves
are very fuH. and end il deep puff just
above the elbow. Tho sash is of ribbon,
about three inches wide. and may be either
black or white The straight, full skirt
just covers the knee ard has for its trim
ming a full. deep rCfIie OF embroidery.
White China silk.
The second little lady is very charmingly
robe4 in 4 gown of ivory white China silk
of which the yoke is especially pretty
featurc, the design being entirely new
The foundation is made in the usual square
shape and perfectly plain: across this and
reaching from shoulder TO shoulder are
three bands of palest willow green ribbon.
eaCn OF these ribbons being IN turn over
laid with bands OF lace insertion. The
lower band of this delicate trimming forms
a heading for the full blouse waist, which
IS INTO a Eirdle OF green ribbon.
The sleeves are very full lace ruffies. dec
grated on the shoulders by large bows of
ribbon. The skirt is straight, full and I'M
lined.
A Charming Arrangement.
The third dress is a charming arrange
ment Of crimson-dotte1 pongee and black
velvet. The bodice Is drawn in slight folds
from pointed yoke to graceful girdle. The
shoulder straps are of velvet ribbon, with
the ends arranged in points The sleeve
pufs are rather short, being just above the
elbow. and the lower sleeve is a snugiy
fitting cuff OF velvet The skirt is slightly
sored in front. but very full in the back,
and is finished with two rows of rather
narrow velvet ribbon. The picture hat
Is of golden brown straw, faced and trim
med with velvet.
Daintiiy GOwned.
The fourth little one is daintily gowned
in OIite India linon. the bodice falling In
straight folds from neck to waist, where Ii
is held by a ribbon sash. The only decora-
lions are the embroidered epaulettes and
the tiny ruffies which finish the sleeve.
Graceful, but Easily Made.
The next Illustration shows an extremely
graceful dress. and one not difficult to
v-skaped opening bordered with two i'm
Inense ruffies of the dress material, which,
by the way. is pale blue chambray. The
double puffed sleeves reach to the elbow,
or should a longer arm covering be desired
cuffs may be added. The deeply pointed
girdle is of black velvet. which gives an
effective point Of accentuation. The skirt
fun in the back The foot ruffie is made
of the dress material, and in style of pleat-
ing or gathering must match the waist
Eufie.
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