Latest Fashions Reflect Military Vibe In Velvet and Broadcloth
The piece surveys autumn styles highlighting black velvet and striped silk ensembles, open front blouses, and contrasting sleeves. It notes heavy braid, broadcloth use from street to evening wear, tailored sleeves, basque variations, polonaise lines, and color plays with blue red brown and greens, urging versatile one piece and two piece gowns.
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Europe
Silk and Velvet Favorite in Fashion This Season
Silk and velvet are pronounced favorites this season with diverse materials for costumes. Childs frock uses flowered silk while womens wear features striped silk and velvet trims. tunics and two piece skirts show simple gains in style.
Fashion notes on redingote looks and fabric blends
The article surveys youthful redingote and belt styling with gabardine and velveteen options, suggests braiding or embroidery on basques and cuffs, and notes current fabrics including tibeline velours, crepes, and satin finished silks like charmeuse. It highlights tunic skirts, wide belts, and versatile sleeve lengths.
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Ardine
Hints for the Home Needle Project Details
Instructions describe padding and button holing a woman’s garment piece. Dots flowers and leaves may be solid or eyelet, stems outlined. Button-holes placed within scallops across front shoulders, buttons on back edges. Padding scallops with dense center and lighter points using chain stitch or multiple thread strands, couching, and tight buttonhole over foundation.