Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
DAINTY HOMEMAKES
The Pretty Things That May
Be Evolved
WITH HANDKERCHIEFS
WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH ONE
OR MORN
Three Will Make q Bureau Scarf and
Eight q Pillow Sham
WITH HANDKERCHIEFS
Written for Tn. Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
With sales of white goods dangling their
most attractive bait, the wise needlewoman
bears in mind the numerous and dainty
possibilities of handkerchief Time was
when the handkerchief was classed merely
as an accessory Of the toilet; now it forms
the basis Of many attractive articles, In
Guiding bureau covers. handkerchief cases.
sewing bags, turnover collars and stocks,
and even corset covers.
In selecting handkerchiefs for fancy work
choose those of a quality which will not
thicken in washing, and If an embroidered
edge Is desired. make sure that the finish
is firm and will not ravei out in the first
laundering
For pillow shams use small handkerchiefs
showing a quarter inch hem. inside of
which runs tuck of an eighth Of an inch,
with small conventional pattern in the
corner. For each sham join four Of these
with medium weight insertion, such as
good grade of imitation torchon Finish
the sham with frill of lace to match the
Insertion, held loosely but not ruffied, ex-
cept in turning the corners If the sham
Is three-quarters of yard square before
the lace is sewed on, four yards Of the lace
should be sufficient. If exceedingly dainty
shams are desired use sheer linen hand
kerchiefs with Valenciennes lace.
For bureau covers allow three handker-
chiefs, preferably with narrow hens, show
ing delicate tracery OF embroidery inside
the hem. Join with inch-wide Valenciennes
insertion and run a band of the same
around the scarf, finishing with a frfll Of
edging to match the insertion These are
particularly effective If laid over silk or
silkaiine m tint to match the other fur
nishngs Of the room Four yards each Of
Insertion and lace will be needed
One handkerchief will make a dainty COL
set n1Jrh offao
one which can be purchased ready made in
shop for the same price.
Select a sheer handkerchief with an en-
broidered edge in an open pattern. Cut of
inches, use the center of the handkerchief
for the bands, and make up Just as you
would ordinary embroidery into the turn
over collars and cuffs, being careful to turn
the corners neatly. The Japanese silk en-
broidered handkerchiefs in pale colors lend
themselves admirably to this work, and can
be purchased at special sales as low as
10 cents.
If tailored stock effect is desired use
two handkerchiefs Of sheer linen showing
hemstitching and drawn work Make g.
soft crush collar with one. showing a point
In the center, and finish with four in
hand bow, made from the second handker-
chief There should be enough edging left
from the collar to mako a pair Of turn
back cuffs.
Corset covers made from handkerchief
are the newest Ouer1nR and are eQjOyin1
quite vogue.
For each cover select two fine handker-
chiefs showing the same pattern, prefera-
bly, hem inside of which run bow-knots.
heur-de-Hs or other small patterns in fine
embroidery. Divide each handkerchief in
half, SO that the pieces form triangles, not
oblongs. One triangle with the apex point
ed upward forms the central piece In the
back, the base of the triangle running on
the waist line. Joined to this on either side
by fine valenciennes insertion are two more
triangles. literally standing on their apexes.
their bases running along the upper edge
of the garment. In the center Of each of
these pieces Is cut down a small semi
circle. forming the arm size. For the front
pieces cut the remaining triangle In half.
and with the apex of each turning upward
join by insertion to the side pieces. This
gives five pieces, cut from four handker-
chiefs, forming an oblong about nine inches
wide by twenty-eight inches long Across
each end run insertion, which takes the
place Of hem down the front of the cover.
For the waist line, hem the oblong neatly.
and finish with a piece Of beading, through
which wash ribbon is run to fit the cover
TO the figure.
To finish the garment at the top and to
form the armhole, make a strap of inser-
ton and lace with beading between, allow
ing eleven inches to go over the shoulder.
Finish the arms eye with beading and lace
to match that at the top. Run wash ribbon
through the beading, and the corset cover
can then be drawn in to fit perfectly over
the bust. For II cents yard dainty imi-
tation valenciennes insertion and edging
can be bought. Four yards Of the former
and three of the latter will be needed, which
will cost. all told, 81 cents. Add to this
two handkerchiefs at % cents and the pref
ty bit of lingerie will cost s1.34. This could
not be duplicated in a shop under 50.
HandkerchiefS at 10, or even II cents and
lace at s cents a yard will also make I'D eff
of care be taken in the selection
During special sales. even better bargains
may be secured
A stunning work bag for dashing bru-
nette may be made from an ordinary ban
danna handkerchief s''=h
Select subdued pattern. run a circular