Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-11

4t4t~ AlsSAtftAN. AM HUNS fOlh
BANDEAUX.
so that the strip becomes circle. 1t is
folded then into four loops. two on either
tIi- the upper ones a lit longer than
re lower ones and the lower edge OF
each loop drawn tighter than the upper
edge thls cOmpasses the extreme pointed
effect.
Holding the loops firmly in place with
Tho nugers. the left loops are turned over
H.. right ones. and the whole tied into
en- ordinary tight knot" This forms
the knot In the center that confines and
completes the bow, without any sewing
u Do done.
a Jet buckle is fastened over this knot,
or "a few small rhinestone stick-pins hold
II in place.
Wide ribbon can b1 used 10 make a
Nlrot. but bias silk IS preferable.
When such bow IS placed NJ the back
Only "a low bunch Of flowers Is used in
front or i'm some cases simply a large
buckle. Az an the spring hats ore 10
have decided crowns. even 10 cone-shaped
one, "a Nirot bow does not appear sihsu-
lar.
ANOTHER FAVORITE.
Tho butterfly IS another fayorlte Tt IS
much smaller than the Nirot, and Ia al
tempted only with brlmless hats. II IL
mado from silk or satin on the bias. TWO
wide pieces. eight inches wide and five
cichths Of yard in length, are laid upon
each other and run together around the
eise,s on the wrong side. and then turned
The bias ends pulled 10 decided points
This strip ia tied into the usual double
bow. the ends left quite long.
10 IS % be placed at the back OF an
ut.0ng toque: the fun loops have stick
Ia lun through the center catching them
down 20 the hat and making each loop
l.pk like two. The knot III the center ~
p.uel by the hands into Il slightly el9n-
ps.el form. and the two pointed ends
~. drawn down over the hair.
with some hats two iriiesc mt wings
g., placed In the front. and the flying
erac. is more thoroughly carried cut.
Tts liza f. adopted with mercury
WINGS Two are placed I'm front and two
g. the hlck. especially II the hat IS
turD1u or JET bonnet. The outline IL very
nu.9t.,.
vtM BOWS FOR HAT FRONTS.
Tie Princess Tam bow VIII be seen on
h.uy ~ TIE running hats
II is simpler in construction than any
" the others. and is TO Do worn In the
front ~ the hat.
Tab, one yard Of stiff watered ribbon,
TIC. inches in width, fold IL over. making
81 one half inch WIDE and lay IT in eight
io'ps ON tho brim OF the hat up against
t.- CROWN. No knot is put I'm the center,
bur the bow IS caught down firmly TO
tle lat with a two-inch buckle The
c..lt loops are then pulled up to stand
Is uay AZ the ribbon VII! warrant.
THE FIsHTAIL Is THE NEWEST.
Among the very latest bows is the 'Ash-
Ill"
Talk, ten pieces Of stiff ribbon, each
U.e Mch in width ana five inches long,
CT each Y shape at one end. Hold them
s. q bunch and tightly wrap the square
ends with a narrow plcoe Of correspond
i-e ribbon. one end cut TO Y, which
Ties ~ the side and completes the bow.
MS tght wrapping makes the stn ENDS
a'iad apart from each other.
The "lsftail" is placed as a cockade
g. 70 continental or any large hat.
IL be- more effective If made from change
uhie ribbon Ia magenta and purple. Only
one must be worn In hat
uIIE OLD ALSATIAN AS NOW MADE.
The Alsatian bow IS worn on all hats
that are turned directly OF the face.
10 needs only five eighths OF yard or
YY-iuch ribbon. Crease the ribbon In
tmlH plat down the center. This con-
tru4- the fullness conveniently. Lay IL in
two long loops. leaving "a three-inch end
from the last loop, wrong side ont. When
~ loops are caught firmly down, wind
re end that was LEFT up over the centre
o. The loops. catching It in on the back
s.1e
This makes the knot and Is more grace
III than the amateurs way OF making
bow. ana sewing the centre knot on
aft-rWard.
MIuiners say always avoid stitches in
fbbon, unless they are an absolute neces-
slty. Always use a stick-pin instead.
As 10 smaller bows. finish hat with