Show woman domars i s world start i pinafores and aprons now tor attractive ainas gifts bif arlla POURING a years time we always meet congenial pen people p le whom we like to remember at holiday time yet because we dont see sec them often were still not exactly in a position to exchange christmas presents and wed like to do something so remember us it if the people you meet have children the problem is simplified tor for presents casually given to youngsters are always well received and oftentimes helpful if their mother Is busy shell really appreciate aprons or pinafores tor for her little girls mittens or caps for or her little boys or a baby dress tor for the new arrival it if you do any amount of sewing you know that scraps of material have a way of accumulating and unless you make a scrap quilt never really find a good use tor for the scraps why not then gather the scraps and see what you can make from them tor for little tots your own or someone alses start now and have them ready for or the christmas wrappings in time whether the girl Is a toddler or a teen she will appreciate an attractive apron or pinafore so she can help mother or wear it entertaining her own little guests clothing of this type requires a minimum of material and bits of lace ruffling or gandie or ric rac are all that are needed to complete the dainty little apron baintin ess Is itcy to making blaking aprons worn dresses old formals made of or gandie batiste or other sheer fabrics such as curtain material form the basis tor for many an attractive pinafore or apron be sure to choose an attractive pattern either making it or buying it and do have lots of ruffling to make these garments the essence of femininity so dear to the heart of a young girl use your remnants eisely cuttings can be used for sashes that tie in perky bows and th they ey also make nice ruffling material when pieced together if youre reclaiming claiming fabric abric from old window curtains formals or such dye it to the color of a confection like lemon ice heaven blue or creach cream pink add a bit of 0 lace or ruffling to this it if you think it will look nicer starch the pinafore or apron to perky crispness and have a gift that every little girl will adore another idea which is very popular now is to use inexpensive paisley print handkerchiefs in an apron these are usually made of cotton and oner offer the dainty material so desirable in a pinafore or better still an apron of course they can also be used tor for pockets or sashes if your other material does not reach that tar far handkerchief aprons should be starched to within an inch of their life as they are usually very soft sew them with dainty hand stitches turn raon dresses into Sun suits and shirts every one of us has at one time or another bought a dress that we simply do not like theres lots of good material in such dresses aich would be lovely in a or shirt for a little boy the skirt of such a dress will frequently provide enough material tor for two and even three sun suits tor for a one or two year old make sure however when reclaiming goods of this type that the colors are right tor for the youngster by making aprons from them true they do wear some dark shades in clothing but their youthful pink and whiteness is at its best in some gay lighthearted light hearted pastel shade such as turquoise pink blue light green and yellow and another point in favor of these pastels is that it if you do make them into tots wehr wear you can always use them with a good white broadcloth poplin or muslin it if you find yourself running short of material dainty fa gotting feather stitch bias binding and even dainty tailored lace can be used on little boys shirts or sun suits make it look tailored however its its a good idea to get measurements or used clothing from the mother before you actually start sewing for nothing could be worse than sewing these little garments with loving care and then find that they do no not fit use matching thread always and make sure buttons and buttonholes or snaps are arc neatly put together childrens garments will have to stand many tub bings and should be sturdy even though dainty |