New Dignity For Old Chair Set
How to refresh sturdy old chairs with a modern slip cover. Describes using medium blue cotton rep fabric, bias binding, fringe, and button-up-the-back opening. Suggests snaps as an alternative to bound buttonholes and explains securing corners with inside ties. Mentions Mrs Spears Sewing Book No 3 with additional projects.
Should Rise Her Father And What Are Your Prospects
Dialogue shows a suitor boasting of top rank in the firm with no one below him. The exchange questions ascent while the young man asserts his promotions prospects.
Lovely New Wash Prints Make It Fun to Sew for Children
Cherie Nicholas Oting highlights washable fabrics for spring sewing projects. Preshrunk broadcloths and striped cottons offer fade and shrink resistance, ensuring dresses stay fitting. Features three-year-old in floral broadcloth, sister Ann in shantung, and festive inset belt styles.
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Sister Ann
Western Newspaper Union
Dreaming of being chased by an unseen pursuer
A humorous dialogue features a patient haunted by chase dreams and a doctor replying about unpaid bills. A Nebraska farmer and a hillbilly trade jokes about misfortune with a tale of cholera among hogs and a comical ailment that prevents pigs from blinking.
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Nebraska
Bill
Mountaineer
Novel Knit Hooded Cardigan Creates Quick Fashion Splash
The article describes a heavy soft yarn knit on large needles forming a hooded cardigan with a checked pattern. Color combos include red with white, black with green, wine with postman blue. The hood is knitted separately and can be worn as a hood or collar.
Costume Sweaters Fashion Move From Tailored to Street Frocks
A new sweater style blends with separate skirts for smart street frocks. Favor colors that match the skirt and choose novelty knits or ribbed yarns with distinctive shoulder and yoke details. Some feature Schiaparelli like flapped pockets with gold accents and bright slide fasteners.
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Schiaparelli
Skating Ensemble Described With Embroidered Details
A soft white skating ensemble features hand-embroidered bright wool designs on a snug cardigan with pea figures on the panels. Matching white mittens and a close-fitting hood with winged embroidery complete the set.
Picturesque Wraps Echo Civil War South Fashion
An American designer presents evening wraps inspired by Civil War era fashions. The collection emphasizes scenic styling and period influenced silhouettes reflecting Southern fashion of that historic period.
Gray Shades Describe Day and Evening Wear
The article highlights gray as a versatile color for both day and night outfits, noting transitions from soft dove tones to darker gunmetal hues and its importance across various wardrobe choices.
Suede Sports Jacket Brings Dressy Look With Fine Stitching
A suede sports jacket features blouse like detailing and fine stitching that elevate its appearance. The tailored fit adds a dressy touch suitable for smart casual wear.
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By Cherie Nicholas