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I I HOME DRESSMAKING. I A simple AND DAINTY BLOUSE. I As the weather geta hotter and brighter, and we emerge into full summer we all fee; the need of thinner, cooler garments, such as tub frocks and gossamer blouses. In pre- war days blouses could be bought so cheaplj that it seemed hardly worth one'a while tc spend the time upcn making them at home (though even then, in my opinion, the timi an:l labour were well expended, for the material, eewing, and finish of the home- made garment were all much superior tc those of the ready-made article). But now things have completely altered, the cost oi labour has increased so much that nearly all ready-made garments are at least double the price they were five yeare, ago, and often considerably more than double, therefore a very substantial economy is to be effected by making one's garments, and more par- ticularly one's blouses, at home. [Refer to H.D. 288.] I Now, the woman who intends to make her summer blouses herself will not easily find a prettier or daintier model than the very charming blouse shown in our sketch. This blouse is smart enough in effect to be suit- able for any occasion, and yet it is abso- lutely simple in style, so simple, indeed, that even the inexperienced worker may attempt it with complete success. The Material.—The first thing, of course, is to decide upon the material to use. Well, as the blouse is essentially a summer model, I would suggest the choice of a dainty semi- transparent washing material, such as cotton voile, cotton Georgette, muslin, organdy, lawn, or haircord. Of course, if you want something more expensive the de- sign would be charming worked out in chiffon, silk, Georgette, thin crepe de Chine, or ninon. In any casoe you will need 2i yards of 40in. material, If yards of lace, and 2 yards of insertion for this model. THE PATTEPN.-There are six pieces in this pattern-sleeve, back, front, and collar, and, in addition, patterns for the little strap yokes and the cuffs, in case you prefer to make these of material instead of lace. Before cutting out, lay the pattern against you and make any little alterations that SELVLDGrS .f 4Ó' MATERIAL may be necessary; it is much easier than in the cut-out and ample material ings are allowed terial in such a way and better to do this in the pattern on all Beam edges. come together, and I a v th e pattern top garment. Don't for- whenever a hem ia upon it, ae shown get tha t no turn- the hi the diagram. THE CUTTING for in the pattern, OUT.-Fold ? the m a- and that you should leave at lea?t ?in. turned up. of the in- each edge. that the selvedges back comes to the ring and fold, and that the of the collar to the inside of the blouse. beading. In collar is laid abso- Now either bind the seam or face it with a band of crosswa y material on a narrow ribbon. Sew on press studs as fastenin g s. Hem up the bottom of the blouse and thread the hem with elastic. Join the sleeve seams You must take care each that the centre- edge of lutely straight upon the material. edge of THE MÁKIG.- it to fiue beadmg, and whip the lace on to diagram, and cut it off. Now gather the shoulder of each front and whip it on to a strip of beading, whipping the other edge of the beading to the lace or to the rolled edge of the tiny yoke. Join together the unde arm seams by French sewing. Gather tlr- shoulder edges of the back, whip them to beading, and whip the beading to the edge of the yoke. Next whip each edge of the in- serLion to strip of beading, lay the inser- tion, so edged, in the proper place on the blou6e, and tack it firmly into place along each edge. Now cut away the material hom the back of the in.-?rtion, roll the edges, and First make the ing. Sew the inner edge of the collar to ollar, joining the back sea.m by French sew- the necl and fronts, placing the right side in f. TheH roll the oatr dge neatly, whip of the collar to the inside oJ th? blouse. Now either bind the eeam or face it with a the other edge of the beading. Fold the band of crossway material on a narrow top corner of eah front, as shown in the ribbon. Sew on press studs as fastenings. Hem up the bottom of the blouse and thread the hem with elastic. Join the sleeve seams by French sewing. Gather the bottom of eaeh sleeve and whip it to the edge of a whip them to the outer edges of the bead- beading, and then whip the other edge of the beading to the rolled edge of the arm- bole. strip of beading. 'Join the insertion into a ring and whip it to the other edge of the beading. In the same way, whip the upper ed,e of the sleeve to the edge of a strip of

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IFASHION OF THE WEEK. I

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