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.