The Washington times., 1906-03-11
WASH FROCKS
FOR CHILDREN

IT HE question Of wash frocks viii
shortly become the problem con-
i fronting mothers, for. while each
one wishes her small daughfe-
10 appear at all times smartfy frocked
these summer garments must be practf-
cal Tor everyday wear, simple in style.
especially where time is limited or there
are several little people to be provided
Tor The needs OF the laundry should
be considered in the making of these
dresses.
Cotton yoiles and poplins this season
are shown in such charming coIors and
combinations OF shades that they will. I
fancy, largely take the place of the
starched frOcks. They are cooler GER
tainly. while the trouble Of Iauuder-ins
IS reduced to one half. Careful wash
ing In warm soapsuds rlnsing in clear
water and ironing on the wrong side
while damp viii bring all that is neces-
saTy much easier and quicker pro-
cess than the staTching. dampening.
iolding and then hot iron procedure re-
quired by the average cotton goods.
Galatea and madras, too, if of good
quality, give excellent service. These,
too, require no staTching and the pretty
stripes call for so little trimming in CT
der to develop into attractive dresses.
smart little gown from this ma
terial suited 10 girls under seven is OF
soft old rose and cream stripes in one
piece effect II is tucked TO form q
yoke, the tucking running down in the
front suggesting a broad pointed tab,
and bands of plain old rose finish the
bottom of the yoke and 90 on down TO
outline the tab The skirt is hemmed on
the bottom and trimmed above with two
bands Of the plain material.
Three-quarteT sleeves are brought into
plain band cuffs, the collar Of a similar
band and a soft tucker finish most ex-
elusive looking, yet practical. little
frock. which viii Iaunder perfectly.
Equally good is a model. for girls OF
eight. MADE up from cotton voile in
soft blue and favu check. This. too, is
oEe-piece sUit, made with deep in
verted box pleats from the shoulders
back and front, stitched 20 long WASTED
effect, the fullness springing from them
providing for the skirt The neck is
| cut away slightly and finished with a
saiIor collar, which is cut into tabs
/ on its outer edge. This is trimmed
/ al around with blue wash braid. but
ION covered with II appearing on each
/ tab. The chemisette is Of lingerie and
/ The tie with it is OF black silk. Two rows
Of buttons decorate the double breasted
| closing. and the belt is Of the goods
| edged with braid Bishop sleeves are
! brought into band cuffs trimmed with
| the braid. and for a pretty, practical
! school dress this model can scarcely be
excelIed
Mohairs, plain and checked, Will lend
themselves well to this model, ard SO
/ will brown linen. The new dimitv
/ gowns IN their dainty coIorings show
| the most simple styles and designs, too:
| IN fact, little conventional figures OF
color almost c0nCeaIing the white back
| ground being among the newest. For
/ quite small girls these are made I'd
with the long body and short skirt, the
| latter hemmed and tucked. the former
cut away for wear with guimpes. then
! finished with a shaped or handkerchief
| bertha edged with d little friIl Of Val.
| lace and trimmed above in a simple
J chain design with half inch Val. inser-
| tiOn. Little puff sleeves end IN ruffles
| matching the bertha. \ second model
/ designed fer a girl Of eight is in pale
| yellow rosebuds, with brownish leaves
| on cream ground. This has a fun
skirt trimmed above the hem with two
! rows Of insertion lace. The full baby
! bodice is cut rather low and is finished
with deep frills over the shoulders.
/ tapering off at center back and front
| and held down with band Of ecru lace
/ threaded with golden brown velvet The
/ puff sleeves are brought into cuffs OF
| the lace and velvet. while the belt is a
/ twist of the velvet alone. This is worn
| with a white guimpe Of finest Hngeris
and is one Of the prettiest frOcks a dark
| eyed little girl can wear. Another small
| garment IS made from strip of en-
| broidered fIouncing. The plain heading
| closely piEtucked forms the yoke. and
| the border. which is the hem, falls IN
| Mother Hubbard style.
| Puff sleeves are finished with a little
| friH Of embroidery and a tucker is sewn
| into the band at the neck.