The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
STYLES for Short Women.

Ny Dear Miss Lee: I send you sample of goods.
Could you tell me how to make it up becomingly to
waist 81, bust 49, hips A. age IS years Have twelve
yards Of the goods and five yards Of the ribbon also
a lace collar which could make up in yoke Would
shrred founce look well Of my sizei Have
seven yards of the dark blue Would like suit
Would braid, blue black be all right Also have
fve-gored white linen skirt. How could make it
more up to date' Thanking you in advance,
Taking the thin printed material first. do not
exactly for gathered hounce short person,
Of skirt give an idea Of height. Ny idea would be
nine gered skirt, showing group Of quar-
terinch tucks down each seam to nounce depth, the
hem to be covered with two little frills. For
the bodice form the lace collar into yoke then lay
the shoulders In groups Of quarternch tucks group
from each shoulder running to belt, side pleat
either side of the group being stitched to yoke depth,
just to provide the necessary funess the bust
and bring into belt made from three strands of the
inches long for backstay. To this the oneinch
ribbon, arranged while sewing that the belt will
form point its upper edge but be perfectly straight
on the lower; a tuck in the ribbon will accomplish
this. At under-arm, hold down to featherbone one
and onehaf inches long, laying each strand Of ribbon
each other then draw all ends together in
front and close under small bow, similar bows being
placed down the featherbone in the back This the
best model for women whose waists are no longer
slender, tho some know, imagine that belt spread
ing below the waist line is more becoming to q stout
figure.
There will be about two yards OF ribbon left after
the belt is made for trimming the waist Supposing
you trim the ribbon both edges with little frill
of ivory lace, and with it outline the yoke bringing
It down the center front to the waist line Have pretty
puff sleeves, brought into cuffs, touched up found
practicable with the remaining bit Of lace trimmed rib
bon If you like to take the extra trouble, you might
finish the skirt rutfle also with lace. I you
would find this gown perfectly satisfactory, and in
regard to the blue cloth, black braid will be more
effective as trimming than will blue. good skirt
model for this is plain, rather front panel
arranged to suggest single boxp eat the back box
peat and the sides circular, and, the material il
not very heavy I should advise lining with very
thin lawn, this would be great help in keeping
the shape. Trim the bottom with rows of black braid
with self folds tho for present wear should prefer
silk folds the shade of the goods being
able than braid, and, perhaps more appropriate for
such light weight material.
The little coat should be Elton, peated back and
front to simulate boxpleat, the neck finished with
flat Tuxedo collar, white cloth, blue silk or self
trimmed with braid, preferred little fr of silk
will edge the collar and down the front closing,
or, rather, opening, the coat will close with single
hook and eye at the end of the collar. Large hand
buttons will decorate the front edges, and the
sleeves will be quite full lego mutton ending three
quarter length, in cuffs matching the collar Wear 4
pretty white lawn blouse and your suit will be great
success The fve-gored white linen skirt is BY ne
means out Of date. The only way that can see you
can change will be to add folds around the skirt
(whte linen, of course), and this fear you may not
find becoming unless stopped them off at the
width. My advice would be to let it remain as it is
and wear very pretty, fussy, lingerie waist with It