The Washington herald., 1911-05-16
THEGIRL WHO MAKES
HER OWN CLOTHING
Will Find that This Years
Styles.
ARE so VERY SIMPLE THAT
Little Sewing Il Needed to Make q
Frock, While the Peasant Sleeves
Require So Little Material that a
Girl Can Now Have Two Frocks
Where She Formerly Had One.

The girl who makes her own clothes,
but who has, however, only a few hours
daily to spend on her sewing, Is the one
who will benefit most by the novel fabrics
Of this year. which are printed or en-
broidered in designs that are so attrac-
tive and complete that but little sewing
is needed to make frock, while the mar
row skirts and peasant sleeves require so
little material that a girl can this year
have two frocks at the former cost of
one
In the first place, the new bordsred
lawns are as lovely as the chiffon cloths
and silks, and offer as much variety in
coloring. and can readily be made without
a lining, one straight princess slip of
white lawn answering for under the DIFF
ferent frocks of very thin material
Fichu IL Aid to Home Sewers.
The vogue Of the fichu and the deep
sailor collar and cuffs Is also an aid
to the girl who makes her own clothes.
for several sets Of these can be made at
home at very little cost and are sufficient
trimming for a simple morning frock or
even a light gown for the evening, since
a soft white null fichu with frills Of
lace is the most fashionable finish on the
new organdy or lingerie gowns in colors.
To wear over these evening gowns, a
light coat of allover lace lined with
colored china silk, or a coat Of chiffon
IN two colors, one under the other, can
readily be made. ripping up an old
kimono as a pattern, or by purchasing
one Of these patterns for a few cents
These coats have little or no trimming
save a binding of silk. and are caught
together with silken cords, lending an
appearance Of great richness and expense.
although not taxing even the most limited
purse to buy.
Straight, Narrow Skirt n Blessing.
The straight and narrow skirts are
blessing to the girl of moderate means.
too, for they require SO few yards OF
material, while last years frocks may
be furbished UP with a new tunic and
look as pretty and fresh as il they had
Just come from the dressmakers.
In choosing and making the summer
wardrobe, however, the girl must stop
and count of on her fingers five things
the money she has to spend. the amount
Of laundering that she can afford, her
work, her habits, and her recreations.
For these are the five finger posts by
which she guides herself through the
. Elaborate Dresses of No Use.
Elaborate lingerie frocks are Of no use
to the girl whose evenings are spent
quietly at home, while huge picture hats
or chiffon coats and laces are not prac-
teal for the girl who works.
Choose gowns that will be likely to be
suitable for the entertainments to which
you may be invited during the summer.
and have hats. shoes, and stockings all
match so that the costume is complete,
no matter how simple or inexpensive.
Morning dresses should be of dark
plaid ginghams that will not soil easily
and they should be collarless and with
short sleeves, while afternoon frocks
should be light and filny and lend an ap-
pearance Of GOODNESS. which Is the main
factor Of charm in a summer gown.
A smart tailored suit Of linen with
lingerie blouses should be provided for
travelling or shopping with perhaps an
extra linen skirt or two to wear with
shirt waists on informal occasions.