Evening star., 1937-02-03
by Marian Stephenson.

and continuing with models for sports,
afternoon tea and dinner dancing, all
done around theme of tubbable cot
ton materials sprocessed to retain their
pristine yardage. 1t is lot of trouble
to shrink your materials after you
buy them, and sanforized-shrunk is a
process that does the job thoroughly.
A combination of shrinkless fabric
with faultless pattern should be an
inspiration to start this business Of
cutting and fitting Immediately, so
let's talk about the new textures, the
striking prints and exciting colors.
THAT negligee was dainty bit Of
frippery made out Of small-pat-
termed f1owered voile with little ruff
fles, and worn over nightie Of plain
daffodil yellow voile, with drawstring
neck and high waist-the drawstrings
being peacock blue-green ribbons. Just
a little different, and yet SO easy to
make, and at such small cost!
Sports clothes call for the most ex-
travagant use Of cottons, especially
now with the current liking for dress
maker bathing suits, which are quite
within the scope of the home sewer.
And beach robes, too, can be made in
a great variety of fascinating and eye
compelling cottonS. Shown as sure
winner for the coming season was
long fitted coat of white cloque pique
with one large button at the waist
line. and it was suggested that this
might also be used as a Summer eve
ming wrap after it has been freshly
laundered and is looking at its smart
best.
Under it was a cunning play suit
in the romper style that affords a
change from too many shorts. These
puffy panties have q matching bra
top. Shorts that are not too short
and made to look like little skirts by
means Of pleats are good in both plain
and figured cottons and linens. The
bathing suit topped with short beach
dress is bit Of sports news that was
very interesting, done entirely in black
and white. A white ground with black
figures is considered very good and
very right for next seasons beaches.
Spectator sports frocks are quite
short as to skirt-depending, of course,
on the anatomy of the wearer. But
they should be shorter than we have
been wearing them. For some reason
women seem 10th to shorten their
skirts, perhaps remembering the hor-
rors of the knee-length period. But
q little shorter will do no harm in most
instances, and it does look newer.
THE little sister act is good one
for the home dressmaker to re-
member. Having chosen one smart
pattern that Is becoming and having
made all the necessary alterations to
conform to her variations from the
original, she may ring in number
Of changes by using different ma
terials and colors, plain and figured,
and present an unusually well-dressed
appearance.
Sanforized-shrunk linens are going
to be very popular for street dresses
and little suits, particularly in the
natural color, now that beige Is es-
tablishing itself so definitely in the
Spring picture. It may be relieved
by contrasting color, and here we
might mention how smart the patent
leather belts look on these linens.
In the photograph above you see
an evening frock Of black linen with
huge tropical leaf design in white,
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the show. Notice the romantic should
er bertha and swing skirt. The bodice
is tightly fitted, but does not so ap-
pear against the dark background of
the picture. The flame red poppies at
the front add dash of color. Similar
bold printed linens may be found in
Washington shops and also this iden-
tical pattern to guide you with your
shears and needle. This would be
ideal for rexort war and what toy