The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-01
The Woman's Page Of The Times-Dispatch
The Popular Chemisette

Tue transparent chemisette is so In
aispensable a part of ones costume
this year that IL becomes quite an lem
In ones expense account unless II be
made at home There are JUST a few
little points that make or mar the
style OF this semiengly unimportant
little guimpe. but II one has mastered
these details IL Is a very simple matter
10 make six or 81 ght of them at home
IN leisure moments. The material =
self Ia the first consideration and this
IS determined ny the style and size
Of the chemisette II IL is not much
more than collar shadow lace or
fine net in a cream or pinkish tone
may be used While if IL is more of a
vest extending 20 the bust line or low
er, 70 these materials one may add
fine orrandy or null. with two strips
of German valenciennes insertion or
OF Cluny or Irish crochet running
from neck 20 waist line.
The collars should be very high. go
ing up to quite a point at the line OF
ones hair at the back. row OF inser-
ton at the top OF the collar. and an
other al the lower edge. with a pic
quot edge at the top OF the collar, IL
Irish lace be used or a tiny Valen-
ciennes edge 10 match the insertion.
adds dainty touch Many Of the
French pictures show a row OF tiny
white linen buttons, put very close to-
gether down the centre OF the vest In
front to simulate an opening while
the same buttons are used with loops
at the back 10 really fasten the collar
and yoke. These buttons may be pur-
chased for 4 cents a dozen and require
about twelve TO eighteen for each
guimpe
Any OF these made OF shallow net or
any sort of lace should have a lining
OF hesh-colored net. which is sold at the
lace or chiffon counters for this pur-
pose. and this is one OF the most i'm
portant touches. that must not be over
looked, for il adds much chic to oner
costume The organdy or null ones
should be OF white material and I'M
lined
The collar must be we'll boned with
those incisible twisted wires that al
most every one prefers-these should
be inserted between the lace and the
| lining
bone or wire should be sewed firm
y into place at each side of the closing
at the back. also one under each ear
and IL ones collar has a tendency to
wrinkle under the chin, two more. put
slantwise on each side OF the centre
front
The best plan is to make lining Of
batiste. without sleeves and fitted into
the Waste line and held there with a
belt. then when the chemisette is fin
ished, IL can be sewed onto the lining.
and the batiste cut away underneath
The yoke will then remain in place and
fit perfectly flat. which must be the
| case, or II will give the whole costume
| a sloppy and untidy look that is I'M
pardonablc.
! This lining is also useful for holding
the shields. as they can be sewed into
| II If desired instead OF into ones gown.
The chenisette should be cut about
! two inches larger on all sides than the
| opening IN the dress. so that no seams
/ Will be visible.
II extra care is taken TO master the
details In making the first one. the task
of making others will become very
! simple, and one may easily cut out
one or two and always keep some in
| her sewing bag to work on at odd mo-
ments. and she VIII be amazed at the
number of finished ones that she Will
soon have in stock without any appar-
INT effort. good supply Is really
necessary. too for one 10 be always
! fresh and clean. for a trip to town
seldom leaves the neck dainty enough
! for a second wearing. and 1t is but
| moments work to wash out several
| OF these and press them with an iron.
They should not be starched unless one
( desires a little cold starch in those
made OF organdy
| Patters for chemisettes may be pur-
chased in the shops. and should be fol-
/ lowed carefully. allowing for the modi-
| fcations that one finds by use. that
| are necessary TO make the neck and
| shoulders fit just right. One nay also
| make several collarless and some semi
decollete guinpes and so make ones
gown appropriate for various func-
tons.