Evening star., 1911-01-29

%rT us vinteri you say. Yes. but
D II q bargain time. and now fs the
best season for sewing summer
garments that have had their new
features decided upon by the fashion
abls powers that be. From remnants
that vary from six to eight yards. and
from httle pieces OF lace that can be
picked up these days for a mere song.
an attractive negligee can be fashioned.
There are good lines IN these robes Tor
leisure hours. A certain pleasing grace
IS combined with comfort. and enough
variety Is hero TO suit every type OF
figure.
These can be made at . small cost,
and SO easily are the portions put to-
gethe- that there Is no excuse for tho
absence Of this necessary garment. II
you once own a negligee you win never
be without one.
Cashmere. challis or light crepe 10
used IN the first model. II you are
fortunate enough to own q remnant Of
soft satin, that might be used. for this
last material Is having a great vogue
over in Paris. This gown can be cut
with the piecing at the back or On the
under-arm seams. The sleeves are the
regular kimono sleeves and the trim
used 20 trim the sleeves and tho edges
o. the gown. It Is continued around the
bottom OF the kinlono. Fastenings are
OF hooks under rosettes. The centers OF
these are button Inolds covered with
material and edged with frilI Of satin.
Isn't the idea charming and easy? or
course. this idea in any summer ma
terial with quite q substantial weave
Will be effective
Behold the sailor collar on the neg
lisee. Dotted swiss is used for the Sec
ond model. and valenciennes lace four
inches wide dyed a deep ecru (by cof-
iee) ornaments the pretty garment
This combination OF white goods with
yellow laces Is very chic.
The sleeves arc comfortably full
with deep cuffs of lace. Lace edges
the collar and forms q strap at the
back to hold In the fullness. A mar
row insertion Or beading is applied
above the lace. Buttons covered with
lace are used to ,fasten the negligee
In front Cool. comfortable and at
tractfve is this idea from the capital.
very girlish in design IS the next
one, taken from a brides trousseau
and given to you for yours. Pale blue
lawn or batiste Is the cloth and ecru
lace is used for trimming yokes
sleeves and hem. There is a fullness
In the bodice and on the skirt A blue
cord defines the raised waist line. The
kimcno sleeves are bell shaped and
are elbow length. This negiigee but
tons IN the back-a new idea. NOT ouite
20 convenient; but then women have
certainly had much practice in the
last few years. haven't they?
fIo"ered dimfty is shown at It's
best IN the last suggestion. A round
neck Is edged with lace two inches
VIDE. From the shoulders this Is used
in fcrossed straps that encircle IN.
short waist and form butterfly bow
al Tie back. Fullness at the bodice
skirt and elbows Is evident. Comfort
Is decidedly yours II you choose this
model
From these general ideas depart
urcs can be made that hint of your
own individuality. Silk, cord. linen
Insertion, colored embroidery and
handwork on the lace are hints that
surely ought to supply a home dress
maker with ideas that spell success in
the final result
The main fact Of Importance is that
now is the time to take a few
stitches before the warm weather
When the years at the spring Won
may not feel like sewing.