Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-25

vu1INTER clothing is now 1esinnins to
w show the ravases of wear; and
" should he renovated and fresh
cncd when the work may b" accomplished
AT small cost.
For often Il discarded garment. such as
waist. will have trimming in good CON
ditiou that nave be reversed and Will dec
crate suit effectively.
In a few weeks the winter clothes WIFI
he discarded but there is no reason WHY
they should be worn shabby in the interim
until spring clothes are in season
Economy in Making Over.
Where one article can be used on an
oil her i'm this way there is true economy IN
making over; or when one can huN
cheap remnant that will answer such puf-
poses But if the freshenins must he with
new material. then il hardly pays, | fancy,
especially if one has none too much time
for the work as the necessary ripping.
pressing. sponSinS. planning. etc. all take
time and Il new garment could ne mace
much more quickly. ana often With betlSr
results for the outlay.
As to ornamental ion. one of the most
fashionable trimmings is hlet net braided
with soutaC he This is inexpensive II done
at home. yet few trimmings are more Ell
itself equally we'll whether the gown ii
decorates is intended for everyday or for
NAL wear.
To Cover Soiled Yokes.
Surprising the yoke of waist has be
come soiled or shabby. it may be brought
up to date with very little trouble by sub
stituting one of net the braidihg on it to
be simple, just rows one after the other,
lob 70 rI a
waist is worn under the arms it could Toe
neatly mended and kimono sleeves of the
net added. They would cover the manded
portions. These caps should be hemmed
with strip of the waist material. If avail
able and if not. then a plain piece of rib
bon harmOnizlnS in color with the waist
may be used
Another economy is to use narrow rib
bon that has done service on Il summer
frock-to form yoke and deep cuffs IL
is put on in alternating rows with fagot-
ing or sewed down to coarse net This
kind of arrangement freShenS waist.
Utilizing Lace Pieces.
If one has any nice lace on hand. even
though of different kinds, then it might be
good idea to buy couple of yards of
filet or Brussels net. combining the two in
smart waist for afternoon or matinee
wear.
Of course the design made in this way
will depend largely upon the amount of
left over trimming. In applying this
decoration a stout figure must aim at long
lines. while the slender Wearer may choose
those suggesting breadth.
Tucking the net in groups before making
is always pretty.
black and white shirt waist that is
shabby about the neck and wrists could
have these portions cut away and the
spaces filed in with heavy red net
braided in black or red. as the individual
pleases.
Black net. braided black and left trans
there is no end to the number OF ways i'll
which this up-to-date trimming may be
used.
Suspenders as Renovators.
Suspenders four or five inches wide cut
from the net braided or embroidered, then
hemmed with ribbon. will cover a multi
tude of worn places. and vest the same
width as the suspenders is equally modsh.
The latter will be used alone not with
the suspenders Cuffs and collar should
match and'the net should be of the same
color as the waist.
\ black or dark wooden waist can be
made attractive by the simple addition of
a jabot. collar and cuffs to match. The
jabOt is made from a strip of lawn trim
med on one side with insertion lace. hem
med with iibbon-black or d contrasting
shade
cost of few cents. when ii should be ar
ranged cascade fashion on a narrow strip
of goods. little bow at the neck may
be the finish. or a stock collar can be
added. Cuffs will he made by pintucking
the lawn crossways, then trimming with