The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-04

the narrower widths. In those yard wide or more only twice the length of the figure, plus a half-yard, will be needed. This extra half-yard is con sumed by hems and scant drapery in the skirt.
 If the design selected calls for an overdress or extra drapery, more ma terial will be required Patterns des- ignate the amount needed, but for a simple dress the allowance given above is sufficient.
 In the simple and attractive dress shown in the picture taffeta a yard wide was used, and four yards made the garment. It is in sapphire blue (shot with black), with a high luster which is very brilliant and effective.
 The skirt is in two widths, shaped at the sides to fit the hips The back breadth has small cluster of gathers at the middle of the belt to give the required fullness, and is hemmed along one edge. This edge is folded over the front breadth, curving in toward the bottom, and is stitched down to within eight inches of the bottom. From here down it falls open, but the front breadth lies under the opening. This gives room for an easy step. There is @ three-inch hem at the bot tom of the skirt.
 The kimona waist is cut with body and sleeves in one, with two plaits over the shoulders This gives the effect under the arms of the fashion able bat wing" sleeve.
 The open neck and sleeves are out lined with a narrow border of black fur, of which about two and a quar- ter yards are required.
 Anyone who knows even a little about sewing can put this very simple dress together. The skirt fastens with hooks and eyes Every small ones) at the left side, under the hem in the back breadth. It is hung to a fitted girdle. The kimona blouse is worn over a net waist or neckpiece and fastens surplice fashion in the front.
 girdle of ribbon or fancy belt Is needed to finish this gown, and there are several styles that look we'll with it. The handsomest is the Ro- man striped girdle showing brilliant colors. This is made of ribbon about eight inches wide, finished with a loop and short ends at the front.
 crushed girdle of brocaded ribbon in the rich colors of the season. fast ened with black velvet buckle at the left side, is very pretty. It has no ends, but is finished with an over tapping ruffle.
 girdle made of black satin ribbon laid in folds about the waist and fin. ished with a single long tab, makes a quiet finish. This tab should be rounded at the end and embroidered in bright colors, or gathered with 8 long tassel of silk or beads.
 Allowing four and half yards of silk at dollar and a quarter a yard. two and quarter yards of fur at forty cents a yard, the materials, in. csuding sewing silk and hooks and eyes, may be bought for seven dollars. This leaves three dollars for the girdle and under waist, out of an ap- propriation of ten dollars But nearly every one possesses a thin waist that IS available for these kim ona blouses, and girdles are part of everyone's wardrobe this winter. At any rate, ten dollars will cover the expense of all the materials needed to furnish the gown, the girdle and the net un- der waist
 Some of the new shades of dark green, the light shades of brown and the dull reds make up in this style into gowns as satisfactory as the one pictured, which is smart and very use- fnl LII LA LATHAM EN