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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1915
Page
16
The article describes smart dress patterns with a lit skirt joined to a yoke and bodice, finished with banding and scalloped white cuffs. It outlines fabric needs for sizes 16 and medium, plus three new bag designs and a vest-and-skirt combination in varied materials. It also notes fashionable mother-to-be costumes and a page for the home dressmaker.
Smocking grows in favor as a key autumn fashion element. The dress features raglan sleeves, a waist belt, and a simple one piece style. Made from light wool crepe with taffeta collar and cuffs, it can be sewn in cotton crepe or washable fabrics for 10 year size using specified yardage.
A historical description praises a Meg suit for boys featuring a military vibe without being overtly aggressive. It highlights a flaring coat, knickerbocker trousers, elastic hems, belt pockets, and easy construction at home. Navy blue or frieze fabrics and flexible patterning are noted for practical, era-appropriate wear.
May Manton presents practical children’s frocks featuring elastic or tape shirring for size adjustability, eyelet lacing along darted bodices, and versatile skirt styles. Designs include surplice fronts forming a back sash, potential accordion plaiting, and fabric options from crépe de chine to wool crepes. The long waist line and one piece yoke with sleeves offer smart yet simple laundering.
A beginner embroidery lesson outlines plain stitches, buttonhole scallops, darning ends, outlining, French knots, long and short work, and satin stitches. It notes how to start, tighten, and size stitches, plus a Garibaldi style coat-suit example.
Fashion notes describe New York City malls showing new autumn outfits with velvet fabrics broadcloth satin cloth and gabardine. Velvet and silks dominate with silver and gold thread detailing and new accessories like striped silk collars. Patterns listed include dresses blouses skirts tunics and decorative bags for Misses and children.
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