The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-20
RuffS and RuchingS.

Ruching has captured womanldnd, and
il has appeared again in all colors and
materials. and is sodium our shops as Il
was some years since. The woman. who
wishes TO be up 20 date. and who
doesn't. must have ruching for a finish
at her neck and sleeves, and no gown
or wrap Is considered complete without
a touch of ruching somewhere. These
ruchings come in every conceivable
shade and quality, and their use is
limitless
Combined with chiffon ruching is
made into runs. which are bewitching
Jpn their fluffy daintiness. and they ex-
tend in many cases down 90 the hem
OF the costume. For afternoon wear
with the visiting costume muns are
made Of it. combined with liberty silk
or chiffon Accordion pleated ruhles
finish the muffs at the openings for the
hands
TIE silk ruching is made into hats.
more particularly In the rcd shades. and
the pliability OF the material makes
it lend itself 10 any shape so that it's
popularity Is assured Black hats are
made of this material also. and closely
resemble Sine straw braids. Milliners
predict its popularity for Easter head
gear. whel. flowers viii be added i'm
quantities.
Ida1ly Are Hemstitched.
Some OF the prettiest ruchings are
hemstitche,s; others are stitched twice
or three times with white silk to give
- richer effect These are especially Ia
vored for use on children's coats and
hats. Another dainty ruching is made
deep in the black and graduates at the
sides. II is TO be worn 10 give the
Medici collar effect.
Evening coats and wraps never ap-
peared so fluffy as they do now. Some
Of them are covered with row upon row
Of ruching In this case rufies or ac-
cordiou-pleated chiffon are cascaded
down the front and around the wrists OF
the Iong-howing sleeves.
For tea jackets. dressing sacques. and
house gowns rufiies are an exceedingly
popular means of decoration. Some of
the RIFLES on these house gowns show
row after row Of ruching which gives
the effect Of a billow of lace IL is es-
pecially desirable for use on crepe DE-
chine.
Ruching is also made into artistic hair
ornaments, and gives a pretty finish in
the guise of pompons TO evening Slip
pers. Some Of the new flower fans are
edged with ruching, and when folded
Z look like lilies. Evening sasheS are also
likewise beauJirivd. Evening gloves are
shown buttoned up the arm with an
edging up the length Of the fastening.
Golf Jackets, Too.
Even 1.-THE new golf jackets have an
edglng OF green ruching around the
Hecl, and down the front. 70 soften the
Generally severe effect Since this inno-
walton modistes declare that they will
not be surprised at any use to which
IL may be put. They all agree that il
Is destined TO play a sin more impor-
tant role in spring and summer mlllin-
cry and gowning than Il does now. This
is foretold by the handsome textures
and teweled and beaded designs which
are already being shown for gowns and
parasols. The revival Of the Queen Eliz-
abeth collar. which is prophesied will
offer another medium for it's use.
In the making Of dressing table arti-
cles a. is particularly adaptable. Pretty
handkerchief and glove cases and pin
cushions are to be seen made of this
beautiful material inexpensive cur
tains for the GUNNER time can be oh
tanned by using net edged with this
popular trimming. which comes I'm cheap
grades as we'll as in washable fabrics
/ like scrim.