20 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
1
The article praises American girls for smart tailor made outfits and disciplined street attire. It emphasizes poised posture, neat veil, coordinated hat, and well fitted corsets as essentials. It notes long training, proper undergarments, and modest coats while advising simple, practical silhouettes for young wearers.
The feature describes winter dress care and construction for young girls, stressing well fitted underskirts and practical underlayers, the prominence of gored overskirts, and suitable sleeve and collar designs. It also covers umbrella handles, embroidery relief techniques, brooch trends, and wrap and fur choices for schoolgirls and debutantes.
An essay extols good manners as unselfish thoughtfulness toward others and respect for elders, urging girls to smile, greet family and teachers, and consider others. It then details constructing a satin lined silk powder puff bag with chamois lining for safe on the go touch ups.
The article describes a white moire fabric used for photograph frames, upholstered boxes, letter cases and similar items. It notes pink pale blue green and lavender decorations, ribbon work and chenille, narrow designs, and delicate paillettes gold silver and crystal beads.
Do not discard embroidered waists as worn out. Earnest reuse tips include transferring embroidery to lawn or batiste for pillow covers or cushions, applying designs to new bodices, and using scraps for jabots and table covers. Practice allows seamless joins and frugal craft ideas. Old lingerie can yield decorative trims for baby pillows and room accents.
A compact guide describes a stylish narrow waste basket design with a wicker frame lined by silk, using a cardboard disk base and silk cover. It notes color options like pink and blue, setup details, and how a satin ribbon can enhance appearance while keeping costs low. It also mentions Chinta and ersterne baskets and simple covered card board versions. Screens for Girls Rooms are described with Pomonadour blues and pinks, gilded wood, silk pulls, and gold trim.
The article details luxurious ribbons in gauze velvet satin and moire with pompador designs raised flowers and gold or silver embroidery. It describes how to use these ribbons to craft handkerchief cases bags purses cushions and decorative rolls, noting their charm and potential cost savings.
The article notes making decorative art from old work boxes and boxes. It recommends reusing pasteboard frames by studying existing items and recovering faded frames into brocade and silk for Christmas gifts. It suggests collecting discarded work boxes and frames for restoration.
The article describes fashionable lace trimming for bags, handkerchief cases, and small articles. It covers lace types, gilt thread embroidery, appliqué methods, and decorative motifs like gold flowers, beads, and paillettes. It notes designs should enhance rather than obscure the lace, with stamping and applique options.
Leather lined wraps offer warm protection as effective as fur for late autumn trips. English motor coats now often feature leather linings that button into the wrap, creating versatile layers for varying temperatures. A waterproof, oversized wrap remains essential, with lightweight rain hoods or rubber coverings for showers.
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