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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
11
Maude Hall reviews a development in sportswear highlighting separate skirts in bold plaids and stripes, georgette crepe novelty skirts limited in acceptance, durable satin and cotton materials, and jersey fabrics for outdoor garments. The piece notes the trend toward extreme shortness, new blouses, and the enduring appeal of printed patterns.
Dressmaker notes a modular sleeveless blouse design that slims the silhouette and suits many fabrics from cretonne to voile. The pattern emphasizes minimal sewing with perforated detailing and a long belt that folds along the material, plus variations for collar, pockets, and a front edge finish. A complementary skirt in elastic jersey with a white background and black stripes is described, alongside user tips for coordinating fabrics and seasonal fabric trends.
A home crafts feature describes an all white centerpiece of thirty five inches diameter with satin stitches eyelet and buttonhole work on white mercerized cotton, plus methods to conserve linens and use decorative embroidery for economy along with recipes and pattern guides for home sewing and kitchen tips.
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