Woman Turns Old Gowns Into Fresh Blouse Wardrobe
The article advises women to extend wardrobe options by converting old dresses into blouses using two yards or less of fabric. It highlights taffeta blouse styles, darts for shaping, and careful gathering at shoulders to achieve a fitted look while avoiding underarm fullness.
Improving blouse fit with pads darts and taffeta options
The article advises on blouse construction and fit using different pads including heavier and net vest inserts, taffeta pads, and pleated cuffs. It stresses matching line and print, careful placement of darts, and careful baste and tie techniques to ensure a smooth final garment.
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Union rift looms as CIO splits push AFL realignment
Western Union wires report a brewing labor split after the Reuther Thomas fight for UAW control. Reuther's presidency stands on a slim majority amid Communist influence concerns, with Lewis and Dubinsky seen as potential power brokers while Hillman and Murray shape internal factions.
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Home Sewing Hints on Choosing Patterns and Setup
A guide for home sewers stressing to pick patterns matching bust size rather than smaller to conceal individual measurements. Altering a too large pattern is easier than enlarging a too small one. Avoid over sewing and select neat edge finishes. Ensure good light, space, and ironing area or a dedicated sewing space.
Spring Fashion Notes on Gray and Eyelet Trends
Gray remains the top summer color with gray chambray trimmed in white eyelet. Cotton eyelet dresses in cool street length offer dressy sophistication. Scarves feature in bodices and headwraps, while hoods and scarflike dress accents spark playful designer experiments.
Hollywood Celebrities and Radio Personalities Highlight 1940s Trends
Erle Oberon seeks dramatic roles after stardom as Anne Boleyn and a beauty shift in Hollywood. Lucille Ball recalls stenography to acting while music figures like Harry James push romance in Do You Love Me. Goldwyn Girls face realism vs. modeling, and industry notes cover ABC contests, Disney voices, and radio fashion.
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Anne Boleyn
Charles Laughton
Henry the VIII
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Harry James
20Th Century-Fox
Dick Haymes
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