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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
2
The article explains padding for buttonhole work and a daisy design with stems in outline stitches. It suggests overlapped double outline, solid stitching for petals, seed stitch for half leaves, and French knots for centers. White threads preferred, pale yellow centers possible with green leaves. Next week two doily sizes to match the centerpiece will be shown.
A fashion piece describes decorative options for chemisettes and evening gowns including Dutch neck face inset lines, guimpes, and lace trims. Techniques cover hand embroidery on net, appliqué from old bobbinette, and gold or silver thread or paint to enhance sheer fabrics.
The article explains centerpiece bordering challenges for beginners, noting padding depth, multiple stitch layers, and use of untwisted cotton for durable buttonholes. It covers how edge lines continue into the design, satin stitch transitions, and securing lace for neat, comfortable fastening.
The article extols economizing by repurposing scraps from garments and trims into practical and decorative items. It suggests using chair tassels, dress remnants, hopsacking, and ribbons to create covers, bags, hat folders, and little accessory cases, emphasizing thrift in a stylish, domestic crafts tone.
To Use India Print LVE and white India print cut into bias strips of varying width makes an excellent trimming for a child's dress. Here is something unique and yet beautiful that will not fade and is by no means too old looking for a little girl. India print is desirable and durable and can be used on white linen without color spreading. Buttons covered with the print add style and leftover material can band the hat.
Buttons from the last style era return to fashion as shepherds plaid suits navy serge or mulberry outfits appear in decay. Any shape is accepted with a small button seen, dime nickel or quarter sizes common, and a talc polish plus leather rub freshly ready to wear.
The article discusses subtle distinguishing marks in teen dresses, focusing on ginghams, linens, and cottons for young girls. It notes material choices, trims like piping and belt styling, and fashion shifts from princess lines to revised panel placements with emphasis on texture and ornamental touches.
Curious materials appear in typical dressmaking with red felt on broadcloth and lavender linen accents. A patch of chamois with cut edges trims shepherd's plaid costumes, often paired with black satin. The bright color accents range from flame red to English pink, creating striking contrasts in everyday attire.
The guide urges cautious budgeting for ribbon embroidery by using narrow widths bought by the piece and stocking colors in advance. It advises corded silk and poplin backgrounds, basting thinner silks, crossing short spaces on the wrong side, and leaving ends loose until the final step to maintain fullness and avoid puckering.
Advice urges restraint in using embroidery or lace on woven or printed figured surfaces. Striped or plain backgrounds best showcase patterns. Bold lace motifs can suit small figures, but overlap often creates excess. Trimming should adorn the fabric, requiring maker discretion and an artist's eye.
A discussion of hand crocheted medallions and lace pieces as a revival craft for homemakers with limited funds. It notes patterns suitable for allover embroidery, linen tunics, and decorative mats, with color guidance for matching fabrics and tips on avoiding eye disruption.
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