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Show Making Recipe for a New Spring Suil: First, l ake a Dated Formal J,j &iia BOBBY SOX CROSS By By Roland Coe I hear you and Ethan are going steady for the time being. Let me be the last to congratulate you ! JLLj RE is no such thing as the 1 suung teen .iger who has all the clothes she wants When some new gadget, tuuket or fad takes the school by storm, girls frequently ft el out of the 'wing of things if tm v can't hate them On the other hand, clothes budgets for the high school gnl are frequently limited, and it's impossible to buy evety-thiu- g TOWN Marly Links Sewing Good morning, vac,' NANCY In cases l.ke this, the girls who can sew, or whose mothers are handy with the needle are truly born under a lucky star There are always dresses In the wardrobe that are dated, rather than worn but with skillful recutting and sowing Maam. Your friend, the little gem they can be transformed Into new is back from ttie wars! and lovelv things One of the items in a young girls wardrobe which easily acquires a dated look, but does not lose its By Ernie Bushmiller value as a good piece of material. Is a formal Formals are worn a few times, and then they lose their But what a usefulness as such wealth of good material for sewing! Not only one but several articles can be made from dated formals The bodice can be recut and sewed as the top of a suit, and the skirt especially if it is full, offers ample material for the skirt of a suit, and even an extra blouse or skirt suit out little locatm ,ere is brok Piciency accept b h.ng Bussian oad wit Becomes a bolero and skirt. terial. The bodice of the formal, in this case would not offer enough material for the skirt, but the purchase of extra, matching material would be a worthwhile investment if a complete suit is the result. If you do not want to use the remainder of the striped skirt material in another skirt or blouse, it will make beautiful accessories such as a hat or gloves The accessories will then pick up their cue from the costume itself and add a smart, finishing touch to the outfit Should you be making a bolero as topping for the skirt, then try the new rounded shoulder effect. Pads can be purchased or made from muslin In a large enough size to give the desired rounded effect. They should be fitted carefully to the wearer For making the pads, you will find that featherbone In two or three ply makes an ideal support for these pads. They are easy to stitch to position with a long machine stitch. Making a Circular Skirt For the Suit The main thing to remember in making a circular skirt Is to let the garment hang on a garment hanger overnight. This is done to let the fabric sag If it will and let you make adjustments before you really turn the hem and stitch It. This may be done after the garment is on its way toward finishing. When you are ready to sew the hem, take the Striped effects are popular this garment off the hanger and try it on with the shoes you plan to wear. season for both boleros and jackets. The hem is then marked with a The formal wuth a striped top can just as you would for easily be utilized for this providing It Is ripped apart completely and any other type of skirt. Now the every scrap of material given thor- dress is removed. Lay the skirt on the table, folded at center-fron- t ough use. lines and measure If the skirt ol the formal is striped and center-bacrather than the top, then It can be evenly all the way across the skirt. used for the jacket or bolero, with Mark with chalk for length. Trim perhaps a peplum of the same ma- - a little off at the sides because of the sagging bias seams and then measure the depth you want them finished In. A circular skirt 'requires a narrower hem than does a lengthwise skirt. Turn the raw edge under a generous one-hainch and clean-stitcit. Use a long stitch to draw up the fullness of the hem with a bobbin thread. When the hem is basted and the lower edge pressed, try the skirt on again for fit. Then h the hem into position, doing this with the skirt spread out on a table so the hem wffl lie perfectly in position. Long slip stitches are best and be careful so that they do not show through ist con per, qu Then, oortant k Rv Arfiiur Pnintpr natn ne the ne ;hout often t while s AKKuheyour Hi cur rt but six w j 5 or of sewing . out till . of bump :tiors 1 ;e new fabric. The budget balar You curtains be smaitness Instructs tons for 6 curtains 11 11 Due to an unusualh current cond tions required in filling oroe most popular patten Send your order to sLi Circle Sewing Box 3217 Ni Sul Enclose 16 cea No. Name- - Address- - DOUBLE-DUT- NOSE DROPS FAST RIGHT Wffl TROUBLE III skirt-mark- JITTER v ilb on WH 4 v n buil Instantly relief fre: tress starts to come In little -- it helps prevent : the w ol developing if used Follow directions In VICKS VA Precision Stripes lf h slip-stitc- DCfME A FAVOR Ah' LEND ME A NICKEL REMEMBER., I'VE ' DONE LOTS OF FAVORS FDRXOU'J 'MEMBER WHEN I TOOK YOUR MEDICINE WHEN YOU WASICK, AN' INK ON YOUR REPORT CARD BEFORE POP .SAW IT, AN' LICKED TOUGH TONY WHEN HE SMACKED. TOU - Am WHAT FOR INSTANCE7 Sewing for Youngsters AN" HOW ABOUT 1 TH ERRANDS IVE CONE Youll find these Ups worthwhile when sewing for youngsters just past the bib and tucker stage: AN' TH' TOYS YA, f LETCHA TAKE ? BESIDES DOIN' YOUR HOMEWORK AN'TELLIN' POP 1 BROKE FOR 1. Choosing VIRGIL Impeccably but wuh llstinctive dressmaker detail is this precision striped jacket. In navy ind red striped worsted, this suit is Indicative of the trend In fashion being shown this spring. hand-tailor- materials for chilfollow- dren should center on the ing points: washatility, wearability, ease of making, warmth or protection, and attractiveness. 2. The length of skirts, trousers and sleeves are Important Childrens clothing should look smart if you want them to be happy and win appreciation from their playmates. 3. Good buttons and fasteners, good binding or trimming mate-rla- l such as ric rac are essential If the child is to get in and out of his clothing easily, and make the clothing easy to launder. 4 Little folks like good clothes Making up a muslinfitting pattern takes little time and saves ripping and tedious pinning that make youngsters fidgety ake 8 e wing easy for ?: yourself by doing all the at cutting one time Then the sewing can all be done at a sitting You can concentrate better when your work is well organized. brings q omusc due to fatigue, expo cokis or overwork. & tains methyl salicvlait fective She i rags thick s paio-relit- agent. people their as ci of Rus s Money -- Back Guarani Made by McKesson For Sale by your I Rtf they is for the cit; back Moscov Hardee villa g tse of tl "hen 'es !ss Len fch Is If your of built Mooi W You girls anemia Un simple ' out' dragged 0 ol blood-iroTABLrT. oie.0LV to build i p red Plnkhair est blood iron tom n -- s -- all druR-dw- Sarj su Boleros are going to be more im-- I portant than ever, and so are belts, wide ones, slim ones and colorful belts. Peplums are In to stay, too. Skirts are longer for street wear, ihorter for dancing, these Ideas taking their cue from ballet styles Speaking of ballet, you will notice that bathing and beach apparel have Seen much Influenced by this lie form of the dance, too. . ,Unjc ,uts are blng seen more frequently In this trend of longer jackets If you have a large build, wear garments with broken lines to make you look smaller. If you're young and long for accessories, select a plaid taffeta bag and hat Drawstring bags that swing freely are high in You find theri the columno merchants who do not o 1 the quality dise or their be It is safe to f -t |