The Washington herald., 1914-03-19

date. The work of remodeIing a frock in
the way spoken of is really of little con,
sequence, for these blouses are so simple
TO construct that they can be completed
| in few hours. There is no sign thai
there will be any change this spring in
the rule of the kimono shoulder; there
fore, IL the prospective home sewer will
procure a well-fitting kimono waist pat.
tern, 1t may be used for the most of her
new spring and summer frocks.
Kimono Model Retains Prestige.
1t Is not easy to account for the con.
tinued popularity Of this style OF waist,
so far as the coutouiers are concerned.
because they are fond of frequent changes
in the way OF styles. It is probable.
however. that the persistent interest
women have shown in this comfortable,
untitled style of list has made it diff
cult for them to introduce with any sue
cess other modes. Therefore they lend
their ingenuity to evolving smart crea-
tons of this popular model
a pattern at hand from which to cut
the main part OF the blouse. there is
little difficulty in copying any of the
now skirted waists, even IL one has only
limited knowledge of dressmaking. The
material cut out, the next step is to
and a French fell is the most suitable
finish. This accomplished. the goods
must be adjusted at the waist line and
ample blouse allowed. because this sea-
son everything blouses, whether 1t is
taffeta silk or the softest Of chiffon. To
adjust the material at this point, slip
the blouse on and allow the goods to
hang straight down. Take a wide piece
OF cotton tape and pin 1t around the
waist over the material. To get the
fashionable and necessary fullness at
the sides. raise the arm and place the
palm Of the hand on top OF the head.
This viii draw the goods from the tape,
and when the arm is lowered again. the
material will blouse prettily. The goods
at the front and back of the waist should
be pulled out 20 correspond. While still
on tee figure, baste the tape to the ma
terial, being careful to catch each fold
OF the goods, so that 4 will not slim
out of place.
The sleeves are the next to receive
attention. and the material should be
cut on the length desired, first taking
Into consideration whether they are to
be finished with a frill of lace, or the
material gathered and the edge hem
med. The neck of the new waist is in
Nariaoly low and shows a v-shaping.
ANS pSPiulh ID next Iaken into cOnsid-
Grafton. The material is shaped and
hemmed and then either plated or gath
cred. as the case may be, before II js
adjusted TO the tape at the waist limo
The girdle Is made a feature Of this stvIe
waist and is soft and wide 1t Is wran-
ped around the waist once or tvice .nd
flowers or a bow of the goods fraouon,I,, |
conceal the fastening.
The overdraperies that often acco-,-
pany these waists finish them pret,iIv
and add much to their smart appearance |
Ehey are very simple little affairs made
# q contrasting goods, but SO important
I feature one cannot afford to oyerIool,
hem. Sometimes the material is dranaJ |
In the old-fashioned fichu effect and
again IT is arranged more like an over
blouse or short smock. Three exneII.,,,
designs of this fashionable type OF wais,
are Illustrated on this page. They NO.
be copied in any Of the new natcri.I.
used for the purpose, and win
De suitable for wear with a skirt or
iress one already has.
suggestions for Freshcnipr
Evening Gown.
Models No. l and are particularly
,ood for freshening up an evening gown
soft chiffon, charmeuse or crepe siIk
lress OF a previous season would prob-
Ibly not require changing, IL a peplun
md fichu. similar TO design No. l were
Idded. To get the best results, a suit
Ible contrasting weave and also a mod
sh shade must be selected. OF course.