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Friday, February 19, 2016

Pretty Garments for Small Girls

1913 08. Page 18

 

Child’s Dress
A dress which can be made in a morning, and which will be comfortable and cool for the young wearer is shown in this illustration, No. 6304.  A blouse and skirt compose the dress.  The blouse has a deep tuck at each shoulder in both front and back, and this extends to the waistline, stitched in all the way.  Such an arrangement gives a wide, flat panel in the front and back, and this is most becoming to the child figure.  The neck of the blouse is cut square and outlined by a flat band trimming.  This is continued down the side-front closing of both waist and skirt.  The sleeves are of bishop design, except that they have no fulness at the shoulder.  At the wrist, if made long, they are gathered into a band cuff, but the shorter length is more popular, and if they are shortened to the elbow they are finished with a pretty turn-back cuff.
A three-piece skirt completes the dress.  This is arranged with an underturned plait at the center of the back and at each of the side seams, so that there is a little fulness for the comfort of the child, while the appearance of extreme slenderness is still maintained.  A small bag hanging from the belt takes the place of a pocket, and adds a touch of novelty.
These dresses are usually made of linen or of heavy gingham.  They are also pretty in ratine, percale, cotton voile, and in many other wash-fabrics.
The dress-pattern, No. 6304, is cut in sizes for 2, 4, 6 and 8 years.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 2 yards of 36-inch material, with 3/4 of a yard of 27-inch contrasting goods to trim.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

Girls’ Box-Plaited Dress
Box plaits are always stylish, and when they are made the full length of the dress they are especially becoming to the long-bodied, short-legged figure of childhood.
In this model, No. 6287, three plaits are used in front and back, and they extend unbroken to the hem of the dress.  The central plait in the back extends over the curved band which trims the neck, and under it the closing is concealed.  The neck is round, and the sleeves, may be either short or long.
As the garment is illustrated it is made of white linen, with bands of embroidery between the plaits.  This mode of making is very pretty and may be used for other materials, such as batiste, gingham, pique, and the like.  If ratine is used for the dress, heavy macrame lace will make a pretty substitute for the embroidery.
The dress-pattern. No. 6287, is cut in sizes for 6, 8, 10 and 12 years.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 3 1/8 yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

Girls’ Coat
A natty coat for summer wear may be made by this design, No. 6294.  Made in linen, pique, moire or serge, it will be serviceable and stylish.
The coat is made with blouse and skirt in separate parts.  The blouse is very open, and the edges are trimmed with a shawl-collar.  The three-gore skirt is very scant, and is attached to the blouse beneath a belt.  Long sleeves end in a simple coat-cuff.
The coat-pattern, No. 6294, is cut in sizes for 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 years.  To make the coat in the medium size will require 3 5/8 yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

 

Garments Easy To Make
Girls’ Dress
In this design, No. 6305, we have one of the late models of this season.  The little frock is made of pale-blue linen, trimmed with heavy net collar and cuffs.
The characteristic feature of this dress is the long shoulder, which extends far down on the arm and in reality forms part of the small sleeve.  This ends at the elbow where there is the usual cuff.  The dress closes, in front, a little to the left of the center, and a pretty collar buttons to the edge of the neck.
In addition to linen, which is always cool and serviceable, there is plain colored gingham, and also ratine, cotton voile, and many other wash-fabrics.
The dress-pattern, No. 6305, is cut in sizes for 6, 8, 10 and 12 years.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 2 5/8 yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 
Boys’ Suit
In this suit, No. 6314, we have the middy idea applied to the coat-blouse.  This coat is straight, and may be worn on the outside, over the trousers, or gathered and slipped inside them.  The neck is trimmed with a wide collar, the sleeves are plain, and there is a small, slash pocket on one breast.  The trousers have the straight lower edge.
Lightweight serge or other woolen material, khaki, linen, gingham, etc., are suitable materials for a suit of this kind,
The suit-pattern, No. 6314, is cut in sizes for 2, 4 and 6 years.  To make the suit in the medium size will require 2 yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

Boys’ Blouse-Suit
All boys like the blouse, suit, and it is one of the most simple to make and to launder.  This model, No. 6306, has a plain shirt, with sleeve in regulation style, ending in a cuff, and with a rounded collar at the neck.  The feature of the suit is found in the straight-edge trousers, which are open at the knee, contrary to the custom of former seasons.
This suit may be made of linen, gingham, khaki, lightweight woolen goods, and the like.  If preferred, the trousers may be of woolen material, and the blouse of something that will wash.
This pattern, No. 6306, is cut in sizes for 6, 8, 10 and 12 years.  To make the suit in the medium size will require 2 3/4 yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Easily Made Frocks

1912, November, Page 28
 
Girls’ Dress
Brown is one of the newest colors for little girls’ dresses this season, and for this reason was chosen in the construction of the smart little garment given in model No. 5308.
Cashmere in the warm, golden shade of the color, is the material used, with satin of a little deeper shade to trim the frock.
The dress is made with separate guimpe.  Body and sleeves of the garment are cut in one, the yoke-bands at front and back being especially attractive.
The skirt is becomingly plaited, and is joined to the waist by a narrow belt.  The guimpe may be of allover, as shown in the drawing, or of silk, mull or other contrasting fabric.
The pattern, No. 5308, is cut in sizes for from 4 to 12 years.    Eight-year-old size will require 2 ¾ yards of 36-inch material, and 3/8 of a yard of 27-inch contrasting goods for dress, and 1 1/8 yards of 36-inch material for guimpe.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

 

Girls’ Dress
Quite a becoming frock for a growing girl is shown in design No. 5972.
The frock is made in simulated sailor-fashion.  It closes at the front, and has the pretty sailor-collar, which is a feature of dresses of this nature.
The short sleeves have narrow band cuffs, and the skirt is nicely plaited, with a box plait at center-front and center-back.
The garment may be carried out daintily in white serge, with black braid trimming, and with black-satin tie and patent-leather belt for completion.  White pearl buttons may be used on the waist, effecting the left-side front fastening.
The pattern, No. 5972, is cut in sizes for 6, 8, 10 and 12 years.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 3 ½ yards of 36-inch material, ½ yard of 27-inch contrasting goods.  .  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

 

Children’s Yoke Dress
The clever little garment offered in model No. 5968 is simplicity itself in construction.  It has a pretty round yoke, and can be finished with high or low neck, and with long or short sleeves.
Pale-blue linen or pique is a nice development-suggestion, with the yoke, belt and cuffs of embroidery insertion.
The pattern, No. 5968, is cut in sizes for 2, 4, 6 and 8 years.  To make the garment in the medium size will require 3 ¼ yards of 27-inch material, 2 ½ yards of 36-inch fabric, or 2 1/8 yards of goods 44 inches wide, with 3/8 of a yard of 22-inch allover.  .  Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 
 
 

 

Children’s Dress
Model No. 5970 gives an attractive little wash-dress, made of pink linen, with hand-embroidered yoke. 
The garment is quite easy to make, and is very dressy.  The style is one that is generally becoming.  There is a box plait beneath the center of the yoke front and back.  The closing is at the back.
White linen may be used, with allover-embroidery yoke, and any of the other wanted wash-fabrics may be utilized.
The pattern, No. 5970, is cut in sizes for 1, 3, 5 and 7 years.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 3 ¼ yards of 27-inch material, with 3/8 of a yard of 270inch contrasting goods.  .  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Clever Outer Garments

1912, November, Page 26

Girls’ and Children’s Circular Cape
Here is a splendid idea for a school-wrap for a small girl.  The cape is very simple to make, and can be finished in either of two lengths, and has a hood.  Serge, broadcloth, and similar materials may be used to develop the model.
The pattern, No. 3915, is cut in sizes for from 2 to 12 years.  To make the cape in the medium size will require 3 yards of 36-inch material for the long cape, or 2 ½ yards of the same width for the short cape.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.
Girls’ Double-Breasted Coat
A delightful design for a coat is offered in model No. 5986, which can be made in a short time, and of any of the new woolen fabrics so popular for this purpose.  The model is double-breasted, and has a sailor-collar, single revers and cuffs of contrasting goods.
The pattern, No. 5986, is cut in sizes for from 4 to 12 years.  To make the coat in the medium size will require 3 yards of 36-inch material, or 2 ½ yards of 44-inch, with ¾ of a yard of 27-inch mohair.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

 

Boy’s Suit
Quite the thing for school-wear is the attractive sailor-suit for a young lad, given in design No. 5976.
The blouse is made with large sailor-collar, trimmed with braid.  The shield is removable, and there is a handkerchief-pocket at the front for completion.  The sleeves are nicely plaited at the bottom
The bloomers are made in the regulation fashion, and are finished with legbands or elastic.
Blue serge, with red braid and a red-silk tie will develop the model becomingly.  Blue, trimmed with black or white, is also nice.
The pattern, No. 5976, is cut in sizes for from 6 to 12 years.  To make the suit in the medium size will require 2 5/8 yards of 44-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

 

Monday, January 7, 2013

For School Wear

1912, November, Page 24

Girls’ Dress
Another frock in very becoming style is presented in design No. 4784.  This garment closes at the front, which makes it convenient for the child to put on and off.
The waist has shoulder-plaits front and back, which extend to the waistline.  The closing-line of the waist is cut diagonally, and is outlined with braid, which extends down the skirt to the bottom.  The collar and cuffs are trimmed with braid.
The skirt is plaited and joined to the waist by a belt.  Serge, cashmere, cheviot, plaid woolen, checks and stripes are good development-ideas.
The pattern, No. 4784, is cut in sizes for from 6 to 12 years.  To make the garment in the medium size will require 3 ¼ yards of 36-inch material, or 2 ¾ yards of goods 44 inches wide.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.





 

Children’s Dress
The delightful little model given in design No. 5962 is made of white Jap silk, with insertion trimming.
It has the waist tucked in the form of a yoke front and back, broken in the center at the front by a double row of insertion, with a plain space in the center.
The collarless neck is cut round, and is finished with edging.  The short sleeves have a band of insertion, finished with edging.  The skirt may be plaited, or gathered, having straight lower edge.
The pattern, No. 5962, is cut in sizes for 4, 6 and 8 years.  Age 8 requires 2 5/8 yards of 36-inch material, 2 3/8 yards of 44-inch fabric, or 2 yards of goods 50 inches wide, with 1 ½ yards of edging.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.





 

Girls’ Dress
The pretty dress shown in design No. 5964 is made of red-and-white plaid woolen, with plain white collar, shield and cuffs.
The blouse closes at the left side of the front, and the three-gored skirt is joined to an underwaist.
This is a very attractive garment, and one quite simple to make.  A red patent-leather belt holds the blouse in position.  The tie is of red silk.
The pattern, No. 5964, is cut in sizes for from 6 to 12 years.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 2 ¾ yards of 44-inch material, with ½ yard of 27-inch contrasting goods.  The underwaist requires ½ yard of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

 





Girls’ Underwaist Set
Design No. 5977 shows a splendid underwaist set for a little girl, and one very simple to make.
It consists of an underwaist, drawers, and a circular or gathered petticoat.  The neck and armholes are trimmed with edging, and the petticoat has two rows of insertion, and is finished with wide embroidery edging.
The pattern, No. 5977, is cut in sizes for from 4 to 12 years.  To make the garment in the medium size will require 7/8 of a yard of 36-inch material, and 1 ½ yards of edging for the waist, 1 yard of 36-inch material, 2 yards of insertion, and 1 ½ yards of edging for the drawers, and 1 yard of 36-inch material, with 3 ½ yards of insertion for the circular petticoat.  If the gathered petticoat is used 1 ½ yards of 36-inch material, 3 3/8 yards of insertion and 2 ¼ yards of edging are required.  If made of one material, the set requires 3 5/8 yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Exceptionally Good Styles for the Home Dressmaker

January, 1912, page 18


Ladies’ Dressing-Sacque
    A neat dressing-sacque, model No. 3519, is made of flannelette, figured lawn, madras, or percale.
    A few gathers on each side of the front closing regulate the fullness.
    The pretty rolling collar is inset with a row of insertion and edged with narrow lace.  The three-quarter-length sleeves are finished with a colonial cuff also inset with insertion and lace-trimmed to match the collar.
    The pattern, No. 3519, is cut in sizes from 32 to 44 inches bust measure.  To make the garment in the medium size will require 3 ¾ yards of 27-inch, 2 5/8 yards of 36-inch, and 2 1/8 yards of 44-inch material.  For trimming, 2 ¾ yards of insertion, 3 ¼ yards of edging and 1 yard of ribbon will be needed.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.









Ladies’ Sewing-Apron (no back view)
    The dainty apron, given in design No. 560, may be made with or without the bib.  This is a fancy sewing-apron novelty, made with a large pocket for holding scissors, thimble, etc.  If the design is to be used for a tea-apron, the pocket may be omitted, and the trimming put on in any preferred way.
    The pattern, No. 5670, is cut in one size.  To make the apron in lawn, cambric, or swiss will require 1 5/8 yards of 27-inch, or 1 yard of 36-inch material  four yards of beading, 6 of narrow ribbon, and 4 of edging will be needed, also 2 yards of ribbon for ties.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.



Girls’ Semiprincesse Dress
    For a best dress this semiprincesse model, illustration No. 4655, offers a good suggestion.  It is suitable for development in cashmere, challis, serge, or silk.
    The princesse panel extends from the shoulders to the hem in front.  The back has Gibson plaits running to the waistline.
    The bishop sleeves are finished with a band cuff, which is of contrasting material.
    The pattern, No. 4655. Is cut in sizes for from 6 to 12 years.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 2 7/8 yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.











Shirtwaist Costume
    The shirtwaist costume presented in illustration No. 4071 and No. 4950, consists of a plain negligee shirtwaist and a plaited skirt.  For home or business, a garment of this class has a style of its own, and presents a chic, tasty appearance.
    The waist-pattern, No. 4071, is cut in sizes from 32 to 48 inches bust measure.  To make the waist in the medium size will require 3 yards of 27-inch, 2 ¼ yards of 36-inch, or 1 ¾ yards of 44-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.
    The skirt-pattern, No 4950. Is cut in sizes from 22 to 32 inches waist measure.  To make the skirt in the medium size will require 7 ¾ yards of 27-inch, 5 ¼ yards of 36-inch, or 4 yards of 44-inch goods.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.









Girls’ Sailor Dress
    The popular sailor dress continues a favorite for the little girl.  A pretty model for a garment of this style is offered in design No, 4605.
    The regulation sailor blouse has yoke and collar trimmed with three rows of braid.  The cuffs which match yoke are similarly trimmed.
    Serge is a good suggestion for a sailor dress, but any of the numerous wash-materials may be employed.
    The pattern, No, 4605, is cut in sizes for girls of 6, 8, 10 and 12 years of age.  To make the garment in the medium size will require 6 yards of 24-inch, 4 yards of 36-inch, or 3 ¼ yards of 44 inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.









Ladies’ Overblouse
    The uses and advantages of the overblouse are many and varied.  It provides a dressy addition to the otherwise plain toilettes, and, worn over an ordinary waist, it gives the effect of another costume.
    The model pictured, No. 5680, closes at the left side, and is trimmed on the left shoulder with three large buttons.  The blouse has a belt and the new peplum now so fashionable.
    The pattern, No. 5680, is cut in sizes from 32 to 42 inches bust measure.  To make the overblouse in the medium size will require 1 ½ yards of 24-, 1 ¼ yards of 36-, or 7/8  of a yard of 44-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.










Child’s One-Piece Apron
    To protect the child’s dress while playing or dining, an all-enveloping apron is necessary.  A nice design for a one-piece apron is shown in No. 4615.
    This little garment is so simply made that the most inexperienced needleworker can fashion it.  It covers the entire front of the dress, and is joined together at the back by a narrow strap fastened with a single button. The apron is trimmed around the yoke, armholes and bottom with a band of contrasting material.
    The pattern, No. 4615, is cut in sizes from 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 years of age.  To make the apron in the medium size will require 1 ½ yards of 27-inch material, or 1 yard of 36-inch goods.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.









Ladies’ Waist  (no back view)
    A very simple, yet effective design, No. 5669, is here shown.  The body and upper part of sleeves are cut in one.  An underarm gore is used, which makes the garment much easier to fit; the sleeves are gathered in a cuff, and terminate at the elbow.
    Satin, with collar and cuffs of velvet, and chemisette of allover lace, are the materials illustrated, but any desired materials may be used.
    The pattern, No. 5669, is cut in sizes from 32 to 42 inches bust measure.  To make the waist in the 36-inch size, will require 4 ¼ yards of 27-inch material; with 7/8 of a yard of 24-inch velvet, 5/8 of a yard of 18-inch allover, and 4 ½ yards of braid.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Up-to-date Styles for Young and Old

(January, 1912, page 15)

 For Church or Calling
The gown for church or afternoon wear is distinct from the general-utility dress, and the evening toilette.  It must not be as plain as the former, or as elaborate as the latter.  A design that presents a pleasing medium is offered in No. 5134.Here is a dress that has class and style combined with simplicity and good taste.
    The waist is a dainty surplice blouse, made collarless, and with short kimono sleeves.  A new feature is the box plait running down the center of the back.  The front opening is cut V-shaped, and is trimmed with silk, which extends the full length of the waist, and on down the skirt about six inches.   A broad band of the silk trims the bottom of the costume.  The chemisette is of lace.
     The skirt is a six-gored model, with a center box plait at back.  The closing is at the left side front.
     The pattern, No. 5134, is cut in sizes from 32 to 42 inches bust measure.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 4 7/8 yards of 36-inch, or 4 1/8 yards of 44-inch material.  The guimpe will take 1 ¾ yards of 36-inch material.  For trimming, 1 ¾ yards of silk is needed, with 1 yard of 18-inch allover.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.





Girls’ Dress
     A pretty school-dress that embodies several novel features, is given in our illustration, No. 4808, which is an excellent suggestion for mothers having little girls to clothe.  The long-waisted model is always a favorite, and this one combines other fanciful touches which make it out of the ordinary.
     The skirt is a clever, kilted model, having center box plait in panel-effect, and inverted box plait at back.
     The long sleeves are in two pieces, having a tuck on the top.  The deep cuffs are a pretty addition.
     For making this garment, woolen mixture, or cheviot is available.  Plain cashmere would be pretty.  A ribbon sash extends from the side of front around the back of the dress, and ends in a large bow.  The pattern, No. 4808, is cut in sizes for 6, 8, 10 and 12 years.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 2 ¾ yards of 36-inch material, 2 ½ yards of 44-inch, and 2 yards of goods 50 inches wide.  Two yards of ribbon will be needed for the sash.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.




Ladies’ Costume
     A dressy costume, illustration No. 5669 and No. 4554, has a modified sailor-waist, and a four-gored circular skirt with an under box plait at each seam.
    The waist is plain, the fullness being provided by the gathers at the waistline.  The three-quarter-length sleeves have pointed turnback cuffs.
    The skirt hangs in graceful lines, and closes at the center of the back.  It is a stylish model, the under box plait giving it class and distinction.
     The waist-pattern, No. 5669, is cut in sizes from 32 to 42 inches bust measure.  To make the waist in the medium size will require 3 yards of 36-inch goods, or 2 ½ yards of 44-inch material, with 7/8 of a yard of 24-inch satin, and 5/8 of a yard of allover lace.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.
     The skirt-pattern, No. 4554, is cut in sizes from 22 to 32 waist measure.  To make the skirt in the medium size will require 7 yards of 36-inch material, or 6 ¼ yards of goods 44-inches wide.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.






Children’s Dress
     Here is a simple little frock, design No. 4614, that is suitable for the child from one to five years.  This little dress may be made with high or low neck, and long or short sleeves.
     The garment hangs plain from the shoulders, with not too much fullness.  The closing is under a center plait at the back.  The full bishop sleeves are gathered at the wrist where they are completed with a band cuff.
     Cashmere, or silk, galatea, lawn, or linen may be sued.
     The pattern, No, 4614, is cut in sizes for 1, 3 and 5 years of age.  To make the dress in the three-year size will require 3 yards of 24-inch, 2 yards of 36-inch, and 1 ¾ yards of 44-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.









Child’s Yoke Dress
     For the very small child a dainty little dress is given in illustration No. 5390.The body of the frock is gathered on to a pretty yoke, cut in fancy design, and trimmed with two rows of insertion.
     Lawn, cambric, swiss and organdy are suitable materials for the development of this model.
     The pattern, No. 5390, is cut in sizes for 1, 3 and 5 years.  To make the dress in the three-year size will require 2 ¾ yards of 27-inch, 2 yards of 36-inch, and 1 ¾ yards of 44-inch material.  One and seven-eighths yards of insertion, and 1 3/8 yards of edging are needed to trim as pictured.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.









Clever Little Frock
     The clever little frock given in model No 5379, can be used as a school-dress, or best dress, according to the way it is developed.
     The waist has a front-closing effect formed by an outline of silk edging, and trimmed with three small buttons.
     The plain gathered skirt is joined to the waist by a narrow belt.  It hangs in plaited effect.
     This dress is serviceable and stylish developed in plaid material, with lace yoke and collar, and silk trimming to match predominating color of the plaid.  Woolen or cotton fabric can be utilized to equal advantage.
     The pattern, No. 5379, is cut in sizes for 6, 8, 10 and 12 years.  To make the garment in the medium size will require 2 7/8 yards of 36-inch material, or 2 3/8 yards of 44-inch material, with ½ yard of 20-inch silk, and ¼ yard of 18-inch allover.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Practical, Perfect Fitting Garments


January, 1912
page 14


Ladies’ Sailor Dress
     The youthfulness of the popular sailor-dress makes it ever a favorite.  No type of gowning is so generally becoming to the miss or young woman, and the classy number shown in design No. 5471, will find many advocates.
     The garment has the regulation middy-blouse waist, with large sailor-collar.  Plaits over each shoulder are stitched to about bust-depth, where they are released, providing the necessary fullness.  The back is perfectly plain.  The sleeves are three-quarter length models, with turnback cuffs.
     The chemisette is detachable, so dress may be worn with or without the yoke and collar.
     The skirt is in five gores, with panel back.  The costume closes the entire length of the front.
     This dress may be made of serge, with silk collar and cuffs or, if a wash-dress is preferred, linen, pique, madras or chambray may be used.
     The pattern, No. 5471, is cut in sizes from 32 to 42 inches bust measure.  To make the dress in the medium size will require 7 5/8 yards of 27-inch, 5 ½ yards of 36-inch, or 4 5/8 yards of 44-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.





Ladies’ Shirtwaist Costume
    An attractive model for a shirtwaist costume is here shown, illustration No. 5118 and No. 5132.
    The waist of this costume is cut on kimono lines, having body and upper part of sleeve in one.  The absence of fullness makes it especially desirable for a tailored model.  The neckband admits of any-style collar being worn, and the cuffs are the regulation, mannish style.  A pocket on the left side front, gives a jaunty addition.   The waist closes visibly down the front, through a center box plait.
    The skirt is cut in nine gores, and can be made in round or ankle length.  The front gore gives the panel-effect, and there is an inverted box plait at the back.
    For business wear, a costume of this nature is serviceable and practical.  The waist and skirt can be made of the same material, or of separate goods.
    For instance, the waist can be developed in madras, flannelette, or silk, to be worn with the skirt fashioned of Henrietta, panama, or serge.  An all-serge costume would be nice, or one of linen, if preferred.
    The waist-pattern, No. 5118, is cut in sizes from 32 to 42 inches bust measure.  To make the waist in the medium size will require 2 1/8 yards of 36-, or 1 ¾ yards of 44-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.
    The skirt-pattern, No 5132, is cut in sizes from 22 to 36 inches waist measure.  To make the skirt in the medium size will require 4 ¾ yards of 36-, or 3 ¾ yards of 44-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.




Shirtwaist Dressing-Sacque
    Something new in dressing-sacque is the shirtwaist model, which is not so negligee as the usual type, and is chic and stylish-looking.
    As an illustration of this new idea in house-waists, No. 4361 presents an attractive suggestion.
    This garment is made along the regular shirtwaist lines.  Two plaits on each side of the front regulate the fullness.  The back is perfectly plain.
    The sleeves are fuller than the regular shirtwaist-sleeve, and are finished with a neat puritan cuff.  At the bottom of the waist is attached a straight peplum, joined to the belt.
    The pattern provides for two styles of sacque, so either can be obtained, the sacque with tucked front and plain sleeve as illustrated, or one with plain front and bishop sleeve.  Both have standing collar, but the bishop sleeve has a band cuff.
    The pattern, No, 4361, is cut in sizes from 32 to 44 inches bust measure.  To make the sacque in the medium size will require 3 3/8 yards of 27-inch, or 2 ½ yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.






Children’s Apron
    This pretty little apron, illustration No. 2654, can also be used as a dress for the little girl.  Worn over the frock, it affords excellent protection, as it fastens up close to the neck at front, and covers the undergarment entirely at the back.
    The front of the apron is plain, and hangs loose from the shoulders.  There are two large pockets which relived the plainness.
    At the back the garment is gathered to a square yoke.  The apron buttons from the neck to the waistline, but the backs lap the rest of the length, in closed-effect.
    The full bishop sleeves are finished with a neat band cuff, edged with narrow lace, or a ruffle of the material.  The divided rolling collar is similarly treated.
    A sash and bow tie at the back complete the little garment.
    Gingham, madras, or percale may be used.
    The pattern, NO, 2654, is cut in sizes for from 2 to 12 years.  To make the apron in the medium size will require 3 ¼ yards of 27-inch material, or 2 5/8 yards of goods 36 inches wide.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.





Ladies’ Work-Apron
    Something new and attractive in work-aprons for kitchen or studio is shown in design No. 5292.
    The apron has the new princesse panel at front.  There are two large pockets which are stitched where front and sides are joined.  The closing at the back is accomplished by straps which cross over the waist, and fasten on the shoulders.
    There is a certain swagger cut about this apron, which distinguishes it from ordinary garments of the same nature.
    Gingham is the best material to use, and the yoke and pockets may be trimmed with cotton braid of a corresponding color to give a touch of embellishment.
    The pattern, No. 5292, is cut in sizes for 32, 36, 40 and 44 inches bust measure.  To make the garment in the medium size will require 4 ¾ yards of 27-inch, or 3 ¾ yards of 36-inch material.  Price of pattern, 10 cents.