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Show Needlecraft Newgc-- THE fashion story is big this year. At this very moment women and girls across the country are planning their fall and winter wardrobes. ward-robes. Guiding their plans are the fashion magazines and pattern catalogues cata-logues that are brimming over with new styles. Here are some of the details you will see and wear. ' - J v T ; r ( $ Sleeves And Necklines All summer we've seen the bare, uncovered arm as sleevelessness was the keynote. In contrast now, we have the covered arm. The straight, narrow, short sleeve will be seen for the first time on suit jackets. Once again you'll wear the long tight sleeve which always al-ways looks so wonderful. Dolman sleeves emanating from the dropped and narrow shoulder line will be very popular. This year you'll love the big sleeves that are really bouffant and fabulous. Many factors determine which neckline is most becoming to you. The shape of your head, the length of your neck, the width of your shoulders must all be taken into consideration when deciding on a neckline. This year you'll have the widest variety of necklines neck-lines from which to choose. The turtle neck is smart and youthful i!,, and wonderful with a favorite 1 jewel. Then there's the high covered-up neckline, the cowl neckline, keyhole neckline and the diagonal neckline. Swirling Skirts You are certainly aware that fuller skirts are about the biggest fashion news of the season. Fullness is achieved through gores, clusters of inverted pleats and the fluid fullness of fabric cut in a full circle. Fitted coats have been given a new look with these fuller skirts, and the little-waisted suit jackets demand full skirts, too. That Look Of Perfection Hand-knits are always popular dresses,' suits, sweaters. But thi3 season they will certainly top their popularity records of past years. You can wear a knitted outfit almost anywhere at almost any time. It's also flattering, long-wearing and will remain in style for many seasons Here's a lovely counterpart to your navy suit, a short-sleeved costume sweater knitted in stockinette stitch The yoke is navy above a white band, diamond-patterned arid underlined in navy. The smooth Wire is pearl gray. . For a touch of bright color, the diamonds are dotted with red g if you would like directions for knitting this TRICOT TRI-COT OR SWEATER in sizes 12, 14 and 16, send a stamped, self- addressed envelope to the Needlework Department of this paper and I ask for Leaflet No. 870. |