davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
III
AN IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCER
You Can Make Your Old
Garments as Good
as New.
And Utilize All Odd Pieces
Left from the Family
Sewing.

AS summer sewing is now well under
way and autumn styles are still some
thing IN the future, Elizabeth Lee will be
pleased to answer any questions in regard
to utilizing any odd pieces Of silk, lace,
velvet, or what not, left over from the
family sewing, or otherwise on hand, sug-
gesting their development into dainty ar
ticles, useful and ornamental, as well as
give her advice on dressmaking.
His a good time, too, when the mail Is
not so heavy as usual, to plan for making
over garments for the coming fall and
winter. This branch is apt to require
more space, II Instructions are explicit,
than is always available during the busy
season. IF there are any old-fash-
1oned garments on hand that can be re-
modelled, or fancy articles to be made,
now is the time to send In queries, the re-
plies being preserved until the advice
therein can be carried out. 49,
Correspondents should give size, color
and kind Of material Of odds and ends,
and say whether articles for personal or
home adornment are desired. g. .z.s :.
# Write plainly on only one side Of tho
paper. Name and address should be
given; only initials will be published.
Address letters:
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL,
For Elizabeth Lee. =, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
She Will Tell Women Readers Of The Journal How Make Over
Old Garments and Utilize Every Odd PeceRead Announcement

should have sevsngored shirt the front width
outlined BY band Of embroidery, and an inverted
box pleat spnging from each at the Limo Of the
hips. hem stitched twice will be the only finish
on the bottom. The waist should have two tncks on
the shoulder near the arrnhole and then band Of
embroidery, which will come the whole way and take
up the line Of embroidery the skirt. Out out the
waist at the neck inside the embroidery bands or wear
with chemisettes giving slant to the lower edge
Finish this with marrow embroidery Wear white
linen belt The will suggest slender effect, and,
if taken all the way down the panel Of tha skirt, in
the same way as on bodice Of course, the result win
be very handsome, The sleeves should be fairly full
and be brought into embroidery cuffs below the elbow
Then If Desired long cuffs Of linen with bands
of embroidery may be made separate for wear with
short gloves or, the arms are not pretty then for
wear In tho house.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
A Blue Wolfe.

Dear Miss Lee: read with much interest your
suggestions as to desirable and becoming ways to
cannot decide how want 1t made thought would
ask your advice. You to help everyone else
much that Thought perhaps you could me- am 29
years DID, feet 6 inches tall weigh LOT pounds, bust
85 inches, waist 20 inches, hips 80 inches; Of
medium complexion, hlus-gray eyes, light brown or
golden hair. thought Of making the skirt with hem
about inch and q half wide and two tucks above,
Of same width, giving impression of three tueks,
with little tucks running down over the hips from
waist hne And the waist for I intend to make a
waist something like pattern inclosed, with cream
lace yoke. Please tell what colors becoming.
Wyndmere n. D. y .>Sss.@ X. II l. q -
I am glad you Interested In my designs and
hops may be able to help you. The skirt model is
very pretty, but think you find something
becoming to you than the vertical lines suggested by
the tucks running down the hips. Long lines and
trimmings running lengthw1se will be fatal to Of
your proportions H you will divide this model you
have in mind into three sections each arranged
underneath the hem Of the skirt above it. in triple skirt
effect it will make all the difference In the world and
will improve your appearance wonderfully Make Il
In three equal founces, each hemmed and tucked, as
you suggested It's lower edge and either pinucked
in groups It's upper edge, else gathered just
you prefer then sewed together forming triple skirt
The effect will be exceedingly good and becoming. S5
wide corsage belt The little yoke viii be Of ivory
lace, and fancy the band outlining yoke and the
band cuffs will be pretty If Of ivory moire ribbon,
the appliquss to be In Persian effects Of soft pale
green's, dull rose and perhaps dash Of brown, or
another suggestion Is band Of embroidery In oriental
eolorngs on an ivory ground The long lace cuffs /
should make removable to allow for wearing with
long gloves the street. < 5ss49s
You can successfully all shades Of b1ue, also
black cream, white, pale pink, pale and dark green,
and old ross The tans, faWna and modes should not
be worn.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Gown for SCHOOLGIRL.

MY Dear Miss Lee: T am young girl Of II
years; am quite tall but not feshy. Enclosed please
school wear, and would be very glad to know how
TO have 1t made. Also what do you think, would be
nice to have for best7 Do they wear white linen for
parties and reception, and if would you please
tell me how to have it made7 dark. viii tou
please tell me how my sister should have her linen
dress madef She Is 21 years Of age has Hight com
pls1ion Is quite short and 9 quite stout -Kittts
You will find frock Of the sample Of black and
white check very becoming. should have 1t made
up in skirt and Peter Pan waist the former rather
full showing very plain panel down the
'front.' and the skirt after being gathered into the belt
finished the bottom with deep founce also gath
cred Tuck both skirt and founce on their lower
edges, or trim with Of white wash braid. The
connection Of skirt and founce should be kept unob
trusive as possible in order to carry out the plain effect
Of the waist. In fact, am only giving the founce
model by way of modifying your height.
Inc waist, as perhaps you know is kind Of sailor
blouse, with bishop sleeves and rolling collar turn
case should use white hnen and confne with a belt
of white linen also This would be decidedly smart
suit, quite out of the common, too.
Nuns yelling would be nice for a best dress made
IN princesse STYLE pretty shade Of Alice blue or
soft old rose would become you made to- at the figure
by of gathers, and the skirt tucked In groups
say three then finished with hem Ribbon the shade
Of the gown may be used If preferred to the tucks
and the deep round yoke will be Of cream al-over lace
its outer edge finished with three rows OF narrow
ribbon the shade Of the gown. Have full fussy puff
sleeves, ending in cuffs matching the yoke You Will
find this dainty, girsh looking frock and equally
appropriate for day or evening wear.
frock OF white handkerchief linen, lace or am
tions altho lawn and the soft woolens are perhaps
considered smarter India silk too is charming for
girlish evening frocks. s5s5. .rsss @ IL
xour sister 3 material is white. suppose. She
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Many Questions.

Dear Miss Lee, As am about to make a new
dress and don't know what to get, thought would
to you for advice. Would like It made in a
Of cloth would you suggestf have one of the light
gray skirts and black crepe de chine dress. What
eolors are most becomingi am 2s years old 8 feet
hips 80; have medium dark brown hair, light brown
eyes with greenish tint, face quite long and not
very thin How can arrange my hair, which is not
very thick, beeominglyf Gan princess dress7
Thanking You In advance, dear Miss Lee and hoping
this Is not too many questions. "a subscriheT.
Renvilla, Minn
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

the princess skirt has two wide stitched
bands on bottom, which run from side
to side around back, forming panel
front. It does not extend as high az
most princess skirts and has narrow
bands set on at top in girdle effect.
These are held down in. front with
white pearl buttons. A fat collar and
turned cuffs ON the blouse are edged
with narrow plating Of white silk,
and two stitched bands run from shoul-
der to waist, where they cross and
fasten to skirt with pearl buttons. A
white silk tie serves as a finish at neck.
rth-Ihis pretty. gown, tho sin-s
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

and open over q front Of batiste which
Is embroidered at neck. There are fne.
tucks on each side at top and the cape
arrangement of sleeves 10 also tucked
over shoulders Under sleeves and
cuffs are made Of allover embroidered
pink batiste and the deep pirdle is.
chiffon taffeta in self-tone. Long pink
gloves and q white chip hat trimmed
with pink roses, foliage and pink rib
bon completes . dainty summery cos,
tune. ss' 'ss ...s# b.
Third This is an ideal costume for
the seashore. The material employed
N ats construction i white serge and
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

First s3omewhA4 sevsre, but none
the less attractive III gown Of white,
linen, fashioned after shove ilustra-
tion. The full wide skirt has two wide
circular founces trimmed with tucked
squares and bands Of pale-blue linen.
set on IN design. The natty, little jacket
is decorated IN corresponding style.
Fsy Second-Here is an elaboration III
hand-embroidered pink batiste. The
full skirt is laid In small tncks over
hips and the bottom is finished with q
deep embroidered founce. The blouse
is made with Jacket effect, the revers
Ct which are bsautifully embroidered
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

pie In construction, IL very effective
on completion. The material is finely
dotted swiss with skirt formed Of three
deep founces, The fullness over hips
is confined in small tucks. Small tucks
also confne the fullness Of blouse,
which has Dutch neck and wide re-
vers of finest Swiss embroidery. The
Y front between the revers is allover
embroidery matching in design. White
satin ribbon runs from shoulders to
bust line, bordering the v and ending
in bow. The short puffed sleeves are
also finished with q band and bow Of
ribbon. - !.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Empire Coats.

Dear Miss Lee: When writing to YOU forgot to
ask you II empire coats will be worn this coming fall
ana aaat WINTER. was thinking Of getting black silk
you prefer cloth to silk and how should it be mads
ana ana hneds give descriptions again: feet inches
a. very slender gray eyes, very fair skin and GOOD
mouaa you adv1se pale green mauves Ny sister
mas gray, 50 cannot have that Will mauva ha w.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

white fur De too heavy to trim itf Hoping have not
asked too much and that this is not too late for an
answer with my last letter, Mrs. q. w.
st. Paul
Certainly You have not asked too much, and hope
my reply will reach you in time to be practicable In
my opinion, would be perfectly safe in purchasing
long empire coat for the coming winter PersonaIv
should prefer the silk especially you are choosing
the dull, soft kind rather than taffeta These can be
made sufficiently warm for general wear by lining,
and will not be 50 heavy in weight as the cloth
An exceedingly good empire model that you would
ind becoming has a double box pleat coming from
either shoulder in the back and the same effect in the
'front.' one double box pleat on either side the closing
rms Is topped by quite large deep yoke, extending
TO the armholes In cape-like effect, tho lower edge
cut into deep points, which hold down the respective
no1 pieat and are finished with passsmenterie orna-
ment Inside this yoke is fat Tuxedo-shaped collar
covered with passementerie. mliner's fold Of the
oiaek SILK outlines this, and continues all around the
points OF tho yoke The sleeves are yery full and
at In handsome turn-baek harine cuffs
matching the inner collar Of the coat Black silk seres
makes good lining unless you can just happen to
PICK up cheaply handsome fancy silk remnant at
me end OF the season. Possibly It will be passes
design, but this will not matter In tho least
In regard to the second coat, this should be If
eioth Mauve viii be very becoming to you the onlv
objection have to mauves and heliotropes Ia that
tney do not light up well at night. In buyinp vour
eiet insist upon its being shown you in an artificial
hgnf. Most stores have q dark room for this mr.
pose. Pale green s the fair woman's own color and
Old rose ts shade worth thinking over &c thu ouesto
dainty and docs not show wear as quickly as do soms
ngnt shades White fur viii be entirely sppronrats
Tor trimming, whether white or dainty eofn, :.
chosen for the coat - ~ ~- %
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
A Becoming Stvle.

Ueas Miss Lse Will you please tell me what style
circular skirt and Eton jacket out of sA yards Of
goods 48 Inches wde like sample length Of skirt az
1nchesI Would peated tucked gored skirt take
goods require any trimmingf Have enough Of the
organdy foE dressf How would you advise mo to
make III am 8 feet tall SO inches bust IS inches
waist, waist, have dark hair and eyes and clear, warm
eompiexfon What arc my best co1orsf Could wear
princess dressf n 10, how should It be madef Ia
gray one Of the leading coors in linens and will it
have plain pink dimity for waist. Would 1t be
pretty made with short sleeves and low square necki
Would It require himmingf -fuouirer
Northfeld, Mnn.
Taking the pretty plaid briantine first, you could
manage two-pieca circular skirt with seam down
center front and back and measuring about four Yards
around shs bottom. Then with odd pieces you could
make ntted g1rdle and have short Eton or bolero
coat with elbow sleeves. don't think trimming will
be necessary on the skirt. Make the seams in slot
STYLE and hold down with groups Of tiny black satin
buttons you have to face the bottom do 50 with
plain gray and cover with Of black tailor stitch
ing Make the coat jaunty little affair finished
with rolling collar and small revers Of black satin
satin, making kind Of three cornered reyer. dis.
playing the fitted belt, which, by the way. should
be deeorated with the small black satin buttons tax
ing up the line Of those on the skirt Have The
full the material will allow Joins viii mot sb
easily, and finish with black satin cuffs Wear over
lingerie waist and your toilet win show no end Of
=
Peated skirts take moro material than tba c,rcr,.
model, as above suggested.
The pretty pink fowered organdy should make
ilg. Gather It to at the waist line and finish the
bottom with q hem, and above this four tucks, one
men wide divided into two groups with band Of
ace nes insertion, but having border, the border
oVerlay1ng tuck, and the straight edge concealed
under tuck above. Then the top Of the gown viii
tead1 te ah,shsd with yoke made by sewing insertion
together IN rows the last to be of the lace border
a fa %ho
Is added. Have puff sleeves ending in lace cuffs and
your frock will be lovely $3.50 'AN
your pest eoors are yellows, reds fawn tan golden
a shades of blue rose pink dark green, gray
cream ivory and old rose. Gray is very much worn
TINS season IN all fabrics and is generally relieved
n easnsf WIN Mnife or black. Gray linen will wash
water TO set the coor The white duck hats certainly
should n se durable Ths pink dmity would be charm.
Msaa ap INTO baby waist cut out in square neck
In Lace cuffs to match 's' '1uAns
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

hip rsspsctively. Have puh sleeves tucked horizon
tally and brought into lace band cuffs finished to
match the outer edge Of the yoke. You are, fancy
Of the between co1ors type, and successfully
wear mauve, purple green, pale pink, wine red black,
cream PALE medium and navy blue old rose nile green
golden brown, deep warm grays and heliotropo. In
fact the fawn. putty colors modes mastics and tana
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

shall bo very glad to help you if can. M for
general wear navy blue brilianttne would seem to
be good choice while for better wear the voiles and
Panamas are excellent and eolenne. AS to colors
you can wear navy blne but not pale blue on account
Of the greensh tinge in the eyes, but blush and paa
rose pink should suit you and will wine red warm
gray, golden brown, cream dark green and old rose
Az you have gray, you won't need another will youS
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
For a Tall Girl.

Dear Miss Lssi am 1oyearold gih, 8 feet s3k
hehes EAU In my stocking feet am slender and
nave brown eyes and abundance of light brovn
hali NY waist measure Is "a inches my hips are sa
DUST 81 have clear, fair complexion with some col
oraag. would you please tell what oolors can
so 80 not to look tallf How long should 7 VS.,
my dressesf And what kind of a coat would 7 iooL
best tn My chief desire is to detraat q. much Al
possible from my height -.. "A. NJ -
Clark. q d .
fou should always choose light colork Your youti
Will allow OF this and they will have tendency ia
your breadth and this Of eourse apparently
decreases height. Almost every color too viii become
you golden brown, reds, pins blues in fact the only
colors that You should approach with caution ara thu
green's and purples H your skin is clear pink and
white, these shades may be safely attempted II
sallow at all these eoors should be relieved by ,ome
thing white or cream the face.
In dressing You must avoid straight up and down
lines and affect triple skirts horizontal trimmings,
ruffies and founcss. Large checks and plaids wiIi
become you, and, a. say, will all light eolors A
white linen circular skirt trimmed half way mn the
skirt with eolored linen folds would be admirable,
and loose boxlike REFER finished with collar and
cuffs Of the colored linen will complete most bssou.
Ing suit. Then you must wear fat hats and large
doppy chiffon wells. In making up thin gowns have
them gathered full into the belt and trimmed with
lots OF tiny rufles, the whole waist below the yoke
and the puff sleeves from the shoulder being entirely
covered with these little frills Always arrange your
trimmings to around the figure and in choosing belts
seiect those III oeep very much sh1rred effect
Separate coats had better be length and
preferably loose fitting. For these choose light gray
either plain or in large checks. If you Elton
it should be very much trimmed affair, not straight
little, dsmure-looking coat.
Baggy sleeves and fluffy berthas will be alike good,
and the shorter you wear your skirts the better.
should think they might be cut off perhaps a couple
Of inches above the shoetops and still conform to the
conyentionalties. Long skirts always add to the
height should be avoided, well as dark colors
Wear your hair dressed as low as possible and
forget that broad effects will always be kind to you
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Style for Sample.

Dear Miss Lee:-I 1e years old, have light
brown hair, blue eyes and fair complexion with q
little color; height feet inches bust 32 hips 3D.
waist 20. Will you please tell me- suitable way to
make two-piece costume for summer, like samplef
Also tell what colors may wear how long should
my dresses and suitable way to dress my hair
Crystal Falls, Mich. Edna.
The brown WOODEN batiste would make up we'll In
princesse style, but you wish two-piece design
then think YOU will like fairly full skirt gathered
into the belt. On the bottom have twoinch hem,
then above It three tucks also two inches wide and
rather close together and yet again group Of four
tucks each half inch wide, little distance above
the wtde ones. The effect should be Of q group Of
four tcks two inches wide, then bare space of two
tnehes and second group Of four tucks half an inch
wide Have square yoke Of alLovsr lace outlined
with banding in solid pale blue old rose or pre-
ferred the Persian effects On the outer edge Of this
band sew a bias fold Of the goods under which the
lowsr portion Of bodice Ia attached Make four half
inch horizontal tcs the full waist just below the
yoke, and sew two large crochet rings to each tuck
little distance apart down tho front. AT the lower
edge OF the yoke, center 'front.' sew bow Of ribbon
velvet, pale bue, pals pink reseda. Ends Of the
velvet coming from the bow will lace In and ont the
crochet rings like corset lacing then ali the last
ring divide and tuck into the belt over right and left
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

the only co1ors you>are called upon to give up
So, altogether you are very fortunate. ~ l~..,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
A Serviceable Suit.

Dear Miss Lee: AS at loss how to make q
summer suit and what kind of cloth to make from,
feet inches, bust 40, waist 30, hips 81
inches; have light brown hair, bluegray eyes, and
very good complexion. would like to get something
serviceable tho at reasonable expense. Gould
wear long coat7 What colors could 7 wear to ad-
vantagef And what kind Of hat would you advise
me to wear with iti "A. ]. R. ].
Climax, MINI.
win find plain dark material the more becoming.
I should choose nice navy blue Panama cloth and
have it made with sevengored skirt fitting the hpa
smoothly and inverted box peat at each seal1
starting from the line of the hip, caught down In
visibly at intervals, thoroy well pressed and the bot
tom finished with hem If you wish little trimming,
you might form motif in the middle of each gore
above the hem with navy blue fibre braid The coat
should have about half length tight fitting in the
back and straight front, made with seams from the
shoulders. Braid will cover these, starting with
motif lust below the waist line in the back, coming
up over the shoulders to the fronts, and down
the seam, ending in motif at the end Of the coat.
little fulness like inverted box peat should be
arranged to spring from the beginning OF the braid
in the back Have fiat collar and vest Of blue and
white checked taffeta strapped in ~ith braid, the
inner edge finished with knife pleated frn of the
silk and the coat closing nvisbly with hooks and eyes,
Have leg o. mutton sleeves or medium pufs ending
below elbow in the silk cuffs edged with the frills
Cut the checks the bias for collar, cuffs and vest
and on the straight for frills
Have your hat ON the Tuscan or Leghorn shades,
and trim with flowers and black velvet ribbon.
Your hat should not be too large but should extend
beyond the sides Of the face.
You wear all shades of blue also mauve, purple,
green, pale pink, old rose brown, wine red, black
white blue gray, heotrope and nile green. Gray win
also be found very becoming, but will have tendency
to make you appear really stouter than you are, 50
for that reason should be avoided.
Mrs. Caroline M Severance, organizer Of the arst
woman Is club in the United States lives In Los An
geles CAL She is IS years old In 1860 she organized
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Mrs, Caroline M. Severance, organi,

Mrs. Caroline NJ Severance, organizer Of the frst
woman club in the United States lives in Los An
geles CAL She is s5 years old In 1860 she organized
Of that institution for three years Mrs Severance II
still active and much interested in affairs she
half century aRo
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

trying for mef have high color at night Would
white fur be too heavy to trim its Hoping have NOT
asked too much and that this is not too late for
answer with my last letter, Mrs e. W.
St. Paul
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22

VA N ISS LEE going to ask you 10 teu me
k~H what to have made in the line Of clothes for
~ the summer and fall wear. All need will
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-06
TWO THINGS RESULT

When a man buys a pair of A. E. NETTlETON SHOES.
 FIRST-He gets a LONG SEASON of REALLY COMFORTABLE SERv- ICE in them, and they hold their orig inal shapes.
 SECOND-He becomes a "NETTLE- TON ENTHUSIAST AND INSISTS UPON THE NEXT PAIR BEARING THAT NAME. (That's where we come in.)
 A. E. NETTLEToN are AS HIGH GRADE SHOES AS IS POSSIBLE TO PUT TOGETHER.
 Only the BEST OF STOCK used, and an ART MODEL OF SHoEMAk- ING.
 Get the "NETTLEToN HABIT" $500 to se.oo.
 REMEMSER, we are the people that sell the "SElz ROYAL BLUE" SHOE. We're proud of them as a S3.5o and S4.oo Shoe, for "SeIz" puts a GOOD SOLE ON EVERY PAIR. All styles of the kind that MAKE YOUR FEET CLAD" at the "Safe Place to Trade"
 We sell several styles of MEMS WORKING SHOES, and pride our. selves upon keeping them FRESH and NOT OLD DRIED UP SHOES; all good ones. $500, s3.50 and s4.00.
 SCHWARTZ BROS.
 Men Only"