The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-16

black. cream, white or ecru. Yak lace is
used extensively for them. 1t is a very
coarse lace. comes in ecru or can be dyed
to match the gown, and would resemble
torchon were 1t not much heavier. This
lace is put on in applique bands or medal
lions, the material cut out from beneath
showing a contrasting silk lining. Velvets
are seen now and then in house gowns. but
not often. They are very simply made, the
bodice usually having a front of soft white
material and a handsome collar of lace or
batiste embroidery.
Needlework both in white and batiste is
used widely for trimming house gowns.
Skirts are made with as much consideration
of the fashions as though the gown were
10 be worn outdoors. They are pleated in
various ways, and supplied with front or
side panels of silk. lace. velvet or some
embroidered material. The entirely plain
skirt is rare. Velvet trims many gowns,
and velvet ribbons in black and colors are
becoming stylish again. Stitching in con-
trasting shades is liked and often used. All
fancy stitches that can be purchased by the
yard are utilized for holding cores or Jokes
together. A very pretty gown that illus
trated the uses of these stitches was COM
posed. as to skirt, of inch bands of white
broadcloth held together with white fagot
stitching. The bodice's sides and back were
bands and fagot stitching. the front cloth
OF gold covered with tucked white chiffon.
The sleeves were bands and stitching from
shoulder to wrist. A belt of lemon colored
panne velvet completed the gown, which
was made over burnt orange silk. Foulard
silks in dainty patterns are used for house
dresses, and when made up prettily with
lace, velvet ribbon or any of the numerous
p~assementeries. are very pretty. Most
spotted and striped flannels used for waist
ngs can be made up for house wear.
Thus, there is much to choose from in Sc
lecting material and trimmings. This fact
should be borne in mind in consideration
OF the pictured house gowns and the speci-
f~cations laid out for them by their de-
signer, for the latter are not hard and fast.
and with knowledge OF current fashions
any home dressmaker can adapt 10 her
needs For the first of these dresses. that
OF the initial, a light gray nuns yelling
Is proposed, with cream lace plastron, black
velvet ribbon and steel buttons for trim
mings. AT the left in the group in the first
large picture is a model for which is sug-
gested a combination of blue and white
striped saxony flannel and plain white fan
mel. black velvet ribbon outlined with fancy
white silk braid as the battlement edging.
Next this. see white etamine, Bulgarian
embroidery. gilt buttons and ruby red vel
vet belt. and ponder the last of the trio
as I'm light green silk and wool wolfe, white
silk embroidered in pale pink chiffon roses
ano leaves for the front band and yoke, and
banding OF narrow pink soutache.
Coming TO the field of tea gowns. and the
realm OF elaborateness is invaded. Really
the proportion OF these gowns that are as
elaborate as evening or reception hnery is
not small This is due, in some degree. TO
the fact that the present manner of tea
gown will stand all kinds Of elaboration
and much OF it While many hang loosely all
around. the old-time ftted-back gown is
reappesring in beautiful materials. The
latter may be worn until later in the day.
In appearance resembling a house gown.
Its skirt and bodice usually are cut In one.
The pack from neck 10 hem Is in deep side
or box-pleats stitched down smoothly. a
belt of ribbon or stitched velvet starting
from either side of the back. The front is
loose, hlled in with an immense ~plastron
of white chiffon, lace. or soft material.
knottcd at the bust and cut out slightly at
throat. Spotted light colored velvets are
often used for such gowns and granite
SILK satins and brocaded materials are
correct style. A handsome gown was black