Show dressmaking alic art of dressmaking in america lias been ol 01 into years so simplified that almost any ono with a reasonable degree at ability can manufacture a fashionable costume by using an ay proved pattern and following the directions ann cd upon it selecting a new pattern for each distinct stylo while in many ladies to alio old pl in of culling one and using it or everything trusting to skill or luck to gain alo desired formation however somo useful lionts arc gifun which are well worth oll cring afler the paper pattern lias been chosen alio best dress makers hero and abroad use silk for lining but nothing is so durable or preserves alio llio well na a ijuin slius twill aliis 13 sold donalo width ami should bo laid out thus folded clicc the pattern upon it with alio upper pan toward tho cut end tho forleo fronts the niilo pieces for I 1 lie back will most probable be pot out of he width the top of he back will lit in alic intersect of alio front A baid of stuff may be often saved by laying the pattern out and well considering biow one part cut into another irick the ondina on to alic lining marks serve fur a guide lor alio tacking in forming alic front side ils bo careful and do not allow n fold cise 0 o be on the bodice beyond where ilic stitching to avoid tins buforo beginning slick n pin through what ii to be the top of alio llio plait tho head will be on alic right side and holding alic point begin pinning alic scam without touching alio llio upper part of tho bodice to alio llio size of alio llio liolis put 11 dieco of card bengalli ben calli the button to bo used and cut it an eighth of an inch on either side beyond down alic piece in front on alio llio buttonhole button hole fide run a of an inch from alio extreme edge and again alio llio width of thu caid begin lo 10 cut the first at the bottom of lie bodice and continue nt equal distances alic other side of alio llio bailico 5 left wide enough to come well under lie buttonhole the must bo laid it and a pin put through he center of macli lo 10 mark alic bullon is to bo placed in sewing on the buttons put the in horia anally if pcr they arc likely to pucker that side of alio bodice so aliat it will be quite drawn up ami alio buttons will not match the buttonhole button hole As to sleeves measure from shoulder to alio llio elbow and again from elbow to alio wrist liy tin so measurements on any sleeve pit torn you may have and or shorten accordingly the loave is cut in two pieces allm top of alio arm and alic under part which n about in inch narrower than the in jiuing alic two together it alic sleeve is at all liglin alic upper p irl is slightly bulled to the lower nt alic allow the is sewn to alic willi no corkings cor now and llie front scam should bo about two inches in front of alio llio bodice scam bengalli ben calli alio llio ann but one must bo guided in aliis by alio form of the wearer IS odices ire now worn very tight fit ng and the french cli alio llio well on alio buforo beginning to cut out and in culling allow alie lining 10 be slightly so that when on T belter fit AK experienced ayo can tell a cut bodice at once tho front side pieces being always on alic cross in jross and it ting as in even tiling he there aro failures and discourage but practice overrules letco liello and trying again brings a sure reward in another hint may be of benefit toper sons of moderato mod crato mean they should d a rule arcs iu black or dark volon as such arc bol conspicuous and coc ilo not tell their date as light ar ields jo A blue dress for instance or 11 red how plainly they speak of lie identity cach nt a distance ind how glaringly they tell of alic length time they have been in wear A sensible suggestion is made in regard to the in necks of drees fur morning wear alain collars have rather i stiff tulle or cicco lisac frilling are and frail so it is a idea to purchase a few yards of really good washing lace about an inch ind a halt in quill or plait ami cut into suitable lengths to tack around ilic necks cf dresses this can be easily removed and cleaned when A licca of soft black spanish lace folded os oly around ilni throat cleio to tho tr illings but below it looks very pretty ir you may gel throe yard of scarf laic rim alio llio andi with fi ti lings it round the neck leaving nearly all lie in llie right hand alio end lying upon the loft acing about liala a yard long winal llie larger piece twice around alic throat in loose soft folds ind festoon alic other yard and a half md fasten with brooch or at alio llio ide alo dresses made now al the fashionable s arc called emergency being made cither for special occasions or because he lady lias lia s money enough to pay for what she docs not eally need which is certainly an addan ngo to the dressmaker alio muhl have at all to provide alio llio finlly braul bri ul one 0 these very toilets is of blue surah and lake blue velvet and intended tor fall wear is well as the watering place ahr sk ut is cut and edged willi velvet naif veiled over lilii a border of chin illy lice no s or pull idl with embroidery cream col irad thrown over llie skirt and caught up several kimoi bodice willi embroidered plastron a basque skirt in front and pulled out al alio back three quarters long pulled out at tho armhole with embroidered re ipas sit abo bullum all almost without exception arc short or liucc long so binl long gloves or mittens inest be worn A a liall gill hn giorl li orl kirt of japanese foulard open about halt way up al regular lo 10 admit of fold being rhe blouse s made of blue surah trimmed with venetian lace the sleeves aro half long aad loose drw it 13 now considered vulgar ia england to dimply dis ply much jewelry but an american woman with seani rings on lingers over glicr kid gloves dilill liinus like the evening alar free says tint fur or air an old and a hammock in alio llio lionso does nis M a trip to aca ahorn i nil you arc handy to uio lu cai of lire |