Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-06
AN EASY LESSON IN
HOME lDRESSMAKING

The long hip that is now prominent in
almost all corset models is supposed
to be a fashion. Rather it should be
termed an improvement in corset making.
for it is here to stay. 1t has many adj
vantages for slender as we'll as stout fig
ures, since the stay is shaped according
to the lines Of the figure and gives grace
full curves that cannot otherwise be OBJ
tanned. In fact, stays for slender figures
should be selected with quite as much
thought and consideration as those in
tended for larger figures, because no
woman can afford to be Indifferent to the
fit of her corset.
the waist measure and rests content. This
it not enough. Before buying take your
measurements in the following way:
Place a tape measure at the normal waist
line over the corsets then being worn and
draw it tightly. The corsets ordered
should be two inches smaller than the
actual measurement.
Tie under-arm length is taken while
sitting. and extends from the normal
waist line to a comfortable distance be-
low the armpit. which is generally found
to be from three to five inches Inc
length of hip is taken while standing
starting at the waist line and extending
to below the bend of the thigh This
prevents dHy ugly pdiSC VI tic hSSh'
The Correct Model.
Whether a high or low bust be select
ed depends somewhat on the lines APPROX
ed by fashion, as we'll as on ones per-
sonal preference. This is a point where
if one does err it should be in selecting
the low bust. for nothing can be uglier or
more uncomfortable than a corset with
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a more youthful figure. and every woman
wishes to take advantage of this point.
1t is difficult to say just what length the
back should be from the waist line to the
GENTLY high to give good line, and not
allow the flesh or shoulder blades to be
prominent.
"After the corset has been selected and
laced with two strings, the tie-ends SO
arranged that they come at the waist
line. the stay should be put on while the
edges are four or five inches apart.
Adjusting the Corset.
Hose supporters are most important
and must be given due consideration
These are already attached to the ma
jority Of corsets, but sometimes it is adj
visable to add an extra pair. When not
on the corset they should be placed be-
fore trying 1t on. The supporters are ar
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and at the longest point over the hips.
For stout figures it is we'll to place an
extra pair on each side of the back, about
three inches from the laced edges. They
are caught to the hose and the support
ers adjusted by means of buckles, SO
that they do not hang slack.
The laces of the corset may then be
frightened, commencing at the bottom and
lacing to the waist line; then starting at
the top and lacing down. At no time
should the edges, be brought closer to-
gether than two inches This holds good
for the full length of the stays. When
the corsets are so arranged, if they are
found to be too large or too small over
the hips or bust, or too broad at the
back. alterations must be made. These
can be accomplished at home. Even II it
is necessary to callsin the services of a
professional this will be found much
less expensive than having the stays
made to order Also it is quite as salts
factory.