Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26
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DAINTY BEDSPREADS
AND BOLSTER COVERS
Dotted Swiss, Plain and Figured Nets, Trimmed
With Lace and F1ounces, Are Effective.
Simple Drawn Work Also Pretty.

~ HERE is not much variety in
models for pillow slips, SO for
distinctive features one rust de-
pend upon decoration.
AS to different designs there is the
English pillow slip. This differs from
the usual style, made in this country, in
that it Is only tri1e larger than the
pillow it will cover and has the opening
in the middle Of one of the sides instead
of at one end.
This slit is closed by means of tapes,
and, Of course, is placed next the bolster
when in use.
The objection to -...s pattern Is that
only one side of the slip is available for
actual wear. 1t Is, however, very neat
looking pillow cover.
To Be Cut Large.
A similar shape that closes at one end
made under fly by means of linen but
tons and buttonholes. A hemstitched
tuck or hem on all four sides makes a
very handsome finish.
If one likes this effect then the slip
must be cut larger than the usual model
made up in the conventional style. 1t
must be basted around the edges below
the desired depth of the hem. Threads
are then drawn, and the hemstitching
connects the front with the back part of
the slip.
An initial Or spray of flowers worked in
one corner is an added attraction.
The usual style of pillow case adopted
in this country is the slip that is cut
longer but otherwise fits the pillow. 1t is
hem.
No means Of closing are used. and the
shape Is altogether convenient and prac-
teal The decoration Is applied at the
hem part, and this year drawn work and
insertions of filet lace are very popular.
Trimmings for Edges.
Ruff1es as trimmings for edges of the
hens have entirely disappeared, and even
the popular lace edgng set on plain Is sell
dom in evidence now.
For this latter arrangement of orna-
mentation crochet lace was much used.
and an insertion below the hem is now
sometimes set in quite plain, though it
may be used effectively with group of
narrow tucks as an outline.
Simple drawn work is always pretty
and another equally attractive finish is
the buttonholed scalloping on the edge
of the hem.
This year pillow shams are not used for
the bolster roll is a substitute for pillows.
To decorate this a cover that matches
the spread is usually selected. 1t should
be made from light fabrics, such as net.
plain and point d'sprit swiss. dotted and
plain; scrim and Powered organdy.
Cutting the Spread.
In cutting a bedspread from material
Of average width-as twenty-seven and
thirty-six inches-the better plan is first
to cut a square. bordering it with lace or
whatever the connecting band shall be.
This will be the center Of the spread.
and the lace strands should be cut suf-
ficiently long to reach to the outer edge
Of the spread. Goods is then added to
complete the cover. This can be done in
a way that there are no unsightly seams
or joints visible, If the lace be set on
correctly.
To do this two of the corners are cut
away to allow the spread to lie smoothly
at the lower end of the bed. favorite
finish is a ruffie of the material connected
by the insertion lace.
The Bolster Slip.
White organdy is very pretty. combined
with same goods Powered. using it in the
same way as suggested for the lace. This
is quite inexpensive. too. and the bolster
roll cover is made to match. To construct
a bolster slip one must follow the lines
of the spread, arranging the goods around
the bolster and trimming the ends.
These are fastened by ribbons that tie
Christmas cracker fashion.
The coarse nets make handsome covers
appliqued with heavy medallions of Arabe
lace. Spreads of this fabric are made to
fit the bed smoothly. This can be done
without seams. as the material is very
wide. For finish a full ruffle of the net
falling on all sides and supported by
band of lace is used.
A large lace motif is appliqued to the
center, and the bolster case to match dis
plays the same decoration in oblong
shap pc. a similar style Is carried out in
the finer nets. using more delicate lace.