(Descriptions Continued from Page 928.) a darker shade, was used for this pretty frock. It is shirred to Empire waist depth and has the body and skirt ingly and are stylishly finished with bands of the velvet. Dark-blue cheviot would be effective with black braiding. with the collar yoke, bertha and wristbands of red silk. A velvet belt may be worn. Mohair will also be fashionable. 6412 MISSES' TWO-PIECE SLOT-SEAM COSTUME: CONSISTING OF A BLOUSE ETON JACKET, in one. The full-length bishop sleeves are shirred at the top and again at the wristband. A shirred collar and a velvet ribbon sash are stylish adjuncts. Greenaway or regulation length may be chosen, and low neck in dropshoulder style is provided for. The sleeves may be made in three-quarter bishop or in shirred depth only. China silk would be exceptionally dainty with faggoting introduced in the shirrings and with a soft ribbon sash. Cashmere, challis and all the new dress fabrics of a pliable nature are advised. FIGURE 239 G.-GIRLS' FROCK: representing Dress pattern 6409, price 9d. or 20 cents; 10 sizes, 5 to 14 years of age; shown also on page 937. Black velvet, ornamented with braid, was employed for contrast in this frock of beige broadcloth, which is closed in Russian style. It has a single box-plait in front, under which the closing is effected, and a double box-plait at the back. The top of the garment is cut out to accommodate a yoke of tucked white taffeta framed by a unique strap-bertha. A straight collar completes the neck, and the skirt is plaited to correspond with the body, the joining being hidden by a velvet belt ornamented with braid. The bishop sleeves blouse becom 6438 FIGURES 240 G, 241 G. 242 G, 243G AND 244 G. (Illustrated on Page 930) FIGURE 240 G.CHILD'S COAT: representing pattern 6345, price 6d. or 15 cents; 8 sizes, 2 to 9 years of age. A stylish coat, suitable for girls and boys, is here shown made of black velvet associated with silk and ermine. Underfolded box-plaits are a feature of the coat; and caps headed by fancy straps, widen the shoulders. A turn-down collar completes the neck, and the bishop sleeves have turn-back cuffs. Fancy buttons answer a useful as well as ornamental purpose, and, if desired, a belt may be employed. Black taffeta combined with Irish lace would be effective. Light-weight melton and similar fabrics are advised. 6438 MISSES' COSTUME: CONSISTING OF A WAIST OR BODICE, WITH YOKE-FACING WITH OR WITHOUT THE DROP EFFECT; AND A FIVE-GORED FLARE SKIRT, WITH AN INVERTED BOX-PLAIT AT THE BACK, AND WITH OR WITHOUT THE GRADUATED CIRCULAR FLOUNCE EXTENDING ABOUT THE SKIRT, OR TERMINATING AT THE SIDE-FRONT SEAMS AND FROM BENEATH WHICH THE SKIRT SHOULD BE CUT AWAY. (Described on Page 935.) |