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Show Tuesday, May 16, 1950 PAGE SIX WOMAN'S WORLD Making Children's Clothes Is Economical By Ertta Haley LUCKY INDEED are the whose mothers can sew for them! They are- - doubly fortunate because they can have better fitted clothing, as well as garments that will withstand numerous washing because they have been well stitch d. Women who sew for children report theres much pleasure In the task because there are fewer fitting problems than In sewing for e adults who are plagued with problems. Then, too. Its a joy to tke garments off the Ironing board time after time and find that no stitches are pulled out Its easy to develop strong style sense when sewing for children because there are no radical departures in design from year to year. You may use patterns over and over again, and thus concenfig-jur- trate oil choosing terials. attractive up-to-da- time-consumi- ma- Since cleanliness Is of prime Importance in sewing for children who seem to get dirty no matter where they play, materials chosen should be durable and washable. Keep the styles simple and trimmings attractive, but few, inasmuch as these will enable you to iron the garments easily. Above all, keep measurements of since they the youngsters should Clothes change frequently. too fit properly, as those large will be as unattractive as too small ones. Even if you operate on the theory ' that they will grow into them, children may dislike the garment so intensely by the time it fits well, that they v ill refuse to wear it except under duress. te vt B " v''- i. - Amimhiwav ,v.wV d wwhtl The above junior dress features not only the sailor tfend seen In so many of the seasons new clothes, but also one of the top fashion colors, navy. The fitted torso blouse has the cuffed hipline borrowed from the twenties, an accordian pleated skirt, and turned back sleeve cuffs that give the popular bare arm look. Take accurate measurements ... Its possible to sew in features which enable you to let out gar ments, and these can be employed where you want to increase wear ing life. Beginners May Start Sewing on Ni&ht Clothes For those just learning how to sew, the best advice is to start with pajamas and nightgowns.' Most of these have the basic stitches and the clothing can be used even though the stitching is not perfect Construction is relatively simple, but even, so it will offer problems for solution which will be of help when making outer wearing ap pare!. Pajamas are in order for both boys and girls in their early years and the styles may be very similar. If you have to make several garments, learn to save time by cutting out two or three pair at one time, especially if you have. gone through your pattern at least once successfully. For the warm months, one of the wisest fabric choices is cotton seer sucker, since it launders well and requires no pressing. Other fabric choices include broadcloth, percale, muslin and some of the rayons. Beginners will find that pajamas that slip over the top are probably easiest to make. Bloused tops which require no buttons are really sim plest. Use Remnants For Play Clothes Warm weather puts h heavy demand on childrens play clothes especially when it isnt possible to launder several times a week. If you sew, youre lucky because you -- Blue jeans can be made at home along with slacks either from yard goods or from good material on adult garments. Elastic bands around the waist ere favored by many while others like snaps or button treatments. Its a good idea to put at least one or two pockets on any clothing because children like them, and they add tailoring without fuss. Make Generous Sleeves, Skirts on Party Dresses As many an experienced seanh-Stres- s has found to her delight, for girls need not be dresses party excessively trimmed to look their festive part ruffles Lots of essennot and other trimmings are tial on these dresses if they are made of good, firmly, woven material that has an expensive look. Add to that ' generously puffed sleeves that really look perky and generous three or four inch hems that make the dress fluff out, and you hav,e a lovely frock. True pastels aro favored during this season as in many others. You may also choose from small print ed designs which are appropriate for the wearer. Steer away from anything which might overpower the child in the way of loud color ing or design. Eyelet trimmings may also be used, and if they are of good quality, nicely cut out, and of good material, they add much style to the dress. Pinafores paired with an'httrac-tivel- y made blouse ou are excellent want to for occasions when-ythe dress girl festively. Try trim- - V a V, 'Vi i .v I v NS .W. ft NNW.V.NV.V.y y WMMWM TRIPLE RARITY . , . Staber Reese, Wisconsin conservation, department photographer, shivered six days in a blind to get this incredibly lucky picture of three albino deer at a feeding station with others of the herd in Vilas county. Albino deer occur about once in each 40,000 births, and this is the first picture ever taken of multiple albinos. ' KATHLEEN NORRIS Pause to Adjust Difficulties fftfrlLL YOU Fashion Notes i " . ive,!a Jact - 3 PLEASE tell me what is the perfect wife? I would like to check my own wife up against your estimate, writes a man named Willard, from Augusta, Georgia. 1 know Nan is not perfect, he goes on, but she is unusually fine, and still romantically dear to me after 22 years of ups and downs. If I had to criticize her, I would have to say that while she has always taken my side in domestic criticisms from her family, she still thinks her family is perfect. In our early married life she and I had many difficulties, and even got to the point of writing each other letters because we could not trust ourselves to discuss matters. She felt at first that I took too little interest in our three daughters, was disappointed in their sex. Then she got to fearing I was spoiling three beautiful girls. She usually met me with a tearful account of her troubles when I came home at night, and worried because we were bringing the children up in a city flat. before sewing for children Moved to Country mln fnnholes with eyelet, and However," this amusing and deuse a white blouse with the same letter continues, we stuck lightful eyelet trimming on collar and cuffs, together, perhaps because we both I but very effective, adored the third child, who was a now to Add Extra Wear severe polio case. We moved to the i0 childrens Clothes country, and I liked it immediately . 0ne of tte recent advances I fashions is the built-i- n I childrens wear ta ,eaturM. -- w z&C" ng can expand the toVs wardrobe at almost no cost. Remnant counters abound in love ly materials that are just enough for a small sun suit, a skirt, blouse or shirt Sometimes Dads worn shirts wiil yield enough fabric for his tiny daughters skirt or a simple shirt for son. French seams will withstand the best wear, and will also be the most comfortable. These will give a flat seam that looks tailored and wears well on clothes requiring constant laundering. Two pairs of pants for each nalama toD are a practical device for children under four since many oJ them .till wt at night, at least garment on occasion. The bottoms, too, garments. You in it to child the but fit incorporate seem to wear out more rapidly out as can as be let features such than tops because of the strain of tot the grows. kicking and running, so its doubly practical to have two pairs of them For small girls, youll enjoy making nightgowns with perhaps a bit of trimming since it makes them look so angelic. Eyelet trimmings Sleeveless white pique blouses which are not too much cut out make for wear .under suits are attractive ruffles for sleeves and and popular as well as with big jackets yokes and will launder well. flared and flowered skirts. With Never use materials which are their numerous uses, they are a too worn to withstand much wear good example of the bared arm look since they will give way at the first which is such a favorite this sea-o- r second washing or strenuous aft- - son ernoon of play. When using shirts, I strav are proving mow youll probably find that the most hata than C!OTS durable material comes from the ?Pular Them lnstances. many veling arms and the back of the garment. toais dlslmcl;vaj heavily dotted Materials used should be appro- I ones M Pcarl vellmg prlate for the style used as well as Three-piec- e costumes are a practo the complexion and age of the child. If too old or mature, plan tical investment for, the season if to use the material elsewhere as youre budget 'minded. Choose a jacket with a no one will be happy with some wool, waist-lengt- h in wool, and the skirt flared made thing inappropriate dress- rd a may be Dyeing materials will sometimes 8V' enable you to get the most suitable two different ing changes. results from the fabric. In case Plain wool dresses can acquire there is not quite enough material the right look as easily as gray in remnant or leftover piece, plan to use a contrasting trimming for flannel suits if you will wear them sleeves and yoke to shet-h- . the with a white pique bow tie with a fabric. crisp amazon look. ; MBi : bad many difficulties "... even though Id sworn I never would . . . live there. Finances got easier, and little Martha got well, and is to be married soon. We have two fine sons-in-la- w and three grandchildren. Martha is almost always home when I get home tired my hours are irregular and my work hard, and she says that isnt much to concede. But if the movie is tertifical-l- y thrilling, and she is late, I merely laugh. And she never asks me if her beauty is fading, and it isnt And she never puts down a magazine at dinner time and yawns and asks me what Id like for dinner And also shes kind, never anything but kind and loving to any one not for long, anyway and I can rely on her. How near does she come to one hundred per cent? Willard, she comes very near. And in your letter youve quite unconsciously mentioned two or three tremendously important secrets that make for what every normal woman and man want, a serene and confident marriage. For one thing, when Nan was a g harassed and young wife, with three babies to raise in the city, not too much money, and a husband whose hours were uncertain, when Willard was working hard, and when there was general and youthpulling at ful inability to appreciate the treasures in hand, and the life both were building, you took time to adjust your difficulties. If more young couples would do that, Reno would turn her hotel and dude ranches into suites for honeymooners. Be Loving Secondly, Willard and Nan never forgot to be loving. There is the miracle, the alchemy that can save any marriage. If under the quick hot quarrels and the despairing intervals there is a real desire to preserve the love that brought them together, then there is hope. The cruel words that were not .meant, the angry threats of separation and alienation can all be wiped out, if both partners are anxious and how often both are to forgive and forhard-workin- cross-purpose- s, get Each one, husband and wife, should realize, ,and should put into good solid operation, the truth that sometimes a wife has a right to be unreasonable, and sometimes it is the mans turn. When he is physically ill, most wives turn into angels of mercy and courage. All she asks is that he shall get well, he mustnt worry, money will come from somewhere, everything will be all right But when he is mentally sick, discouraged, or when he is too often quoting the charms of the new girl in the office, or when bills pile up and he worries, she is apt to' forget that all this is a kind of passing sickness, too. Next time it may be his turn to have to understand, to forgive, to renew his trust in her. Next time it mayj' be a startling revelation that yes, she did, she loaned Mama $300, and when the loan company presented her note, she went to Bill Black for it. And this Is no time for John to ask, why Bill Black, of all people, right in Johns office, and Johns superior? How does that make John look, in the firms eyes? How does she think John feels when Black, who is so stuck on himself anyway, smugly assures John that be can take his time paying up? Released by WNU Fcaturei ' |