The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-23
DIFFERENT KINDS OF RIBBON
USEDNOW ON HATS AND GOWNS
Velvet Ribbons Worn on Dresses Light
weight Qualities in Delicate Shades
Smart for Hat Trimminqs

Pretty ribbons are loved by lovely
woman, and the wealth of coloring and
varied textures Of those now displayed
in the stores afford ample choice In
personal taste and the amount to be
spent in purchasing
The quantity Of ribbon called for
when trimming hats as they are today,
with numerous loops and long stream
ers. has brought out an extremely light
weight variety Of the nature OF MESA
line silk. a fabric extremely light
glossy, and more durable than might be
imagined from anything so delicate.
Ihis comes in ali widths, IN both plain
ana shot effects, and IS first favorite
In the millinery ribbons Closely fol-
lowing are the soft chiffon taffetas,
plain and glace, in checks and stripes
a style much used on children's hats,
the plain varieties being selected when
mingled with flowers. and the latter
when used alone. The Dresden and
pompadour ribbons are stiu In favor.
but do not play an important part in
the realm Of millinery.
FOR the conventional straw sailor hat
there are bands OF plain ribbon to
choose from. as well as those in stripes
running both lengthwise and across the
width. GaUze ribbons are not seen TO
any extent this year. except in the
most expensive qualities. and these are.
ds rule, shot with a metallic thread
6uiu, silver, and gun metal effects. all
oslhs included. Additional beauty is
gwen by exquisite color printing a Dur-
pie ribbon with silver is printed IN deli
cate orchids; another i'm gold has a
ron deep, bold design OF scarlet pom
PLIes, AS sashes for evening gowns.
lHese are without a rival
Plaid and checked models arc found
~ great profusion about the counters
Out are not much in evidence other,
49,, Tor which, possibly, weather con-
uiuOnS are responsible. Doubtless we
sha!l see them later on. though II Yo,IId
seem they are just the thing for present
YEA, wear; as they viii brighten a shabby
ma llaI must be worn a little longer
washable ribbons are found in Mai,
coiors, stripes, and checks and in All
WlGths, from the baby size used FOR
ulueIWear 10 the five-incE width en-
PLoyed Tor trimming children's hats. and
are indeed an example OF the ribbon
weaver art, Tor repeated washing finds
mem as glossy as when first bought.
IN narrow widths. the pompadOIIr rib
bons are used for bordcrin, kinonos ~
pam crepe. and. again. for the finish
~ jumper made on the japanese or
veI' forming a band about the ton of
the waist, an edge to the wide sleeves
ana Tor covering the shoulder seams
IN the same way Roman strIped vart-
cues are used. and a very stylish effect
a al
udIh olue with this gayly striped ribbon
ana wearing il over a blouse of acr,i
men or canvas. a hat TO be worn win
S II,ls garment could be i'm ecru or navy
DluS' trimmed with an ecru scarf crossed
win the Roman stripes OF with tho
Miue rlDbon In this design. adding a
Jaunty black quill as a finish
As sashes Dresden ribbons take the
read. and some Of the new designs arc
SIMPLY exquisite. One quite novel rno6aI
- 81. iEoIy zone, win pattern of dainty
ncci,,,,i I;unhlng through the middle and
occupying about One-thiTd the width Of
lne rbDon. The wide. plain border has
IIldIIoW selI-satin stripes forming a bold
n26S i f5a for the dainty device.
Other ivory ribbons have blossoms
scattered all over the surface and s6nI,,
oorder nearly half an inch wide in the
sdihe color as that displayed I'm the
printed warp Black borders seem to
nave entirely disappeared from these
RIBBONS. and those who like the toucb
OF Dlack are providing 70 themselves
py ADDING an edge OF black velvet rib
Velvet ribbons were never used ca
Hluch as this season. for. besides being
a faVorite hat trimming the hummer
FASHION has been the means Of utiI- /
lllhB endless yards. Lovely runners !
Of velvet in two. or perhaps three
widths can be made at home even bv
unskllled fingers, If one will only
W w .i me models on exhibition in any
OF the large stores. Velvet ribbon is
not cheap. therefore il goes without
saying that these pretty bodices are
quite expensive bought ready for
wear, but made at home the cost
could be lessened oue-half. Unless
black is chosen the ribbon should be
or the same color as the skirt 10 be
worn with II. the blouse being gener- .
ally white or a light color
In ribbons for fancy work the soft
Ioulslne quality is used for deco /
rating scrap baskets, and as frfUs for /
pillows, although the striDes and 1
shaded ribbons have lost none of their !
popularity as cushion trimming When
the plain ribbon is so employed il is |
not unusual 10 work a fancy stitch. /
either at the edge or through the mid /
ole. me wider pOmpadour kinds are
used for making fan cases slim IN os
FOR corsets and for covering boxes
Tor receiving gloves and handker- /