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Show Here Are Low-Cost Vacation Items for the Girl Who Sews By CHERIE NICHOLAS i&fr v ' J Ws - j& j i ? . " ; . X&iif "Mi f A ! mWXJl J I - j V v t'7 p J i f I -V b HSipiii j It" rdfpf fetvli 41 Va m i 1 C, tyir i4jf m complementary weaves and iXy ' 43 F S'iH f colrs which are really lovely. it 4. 4T'' ifi ik 3 Destined for fashion success and s " fsmjM.lJ' tsZ? v&iJ certam prove a boon to the slim -. m. "nsnnmts hiideet is the eve-catchine three- THOSE who give wholehearted and patriotic co-operation to the economic eco-nomic emergency of our nation's wartime program can be practical and saving this summer in the matter mat-ter of "clothes" expenditure without sacrificing the joy that comes with the satisfaction of having a' charming charm-ing vacation wardrobe. They can do this just by making home-sewing a thrifty hobby. It's more than ever important these days to in no wise underestimate under-estimate the morale value of. a -becoming new frock, and you owe it to yourself and those who look to you for inspiration to appear at your best, especially when you want to make the cherished moments of a holiday memorable. So get out the family sewing machine and start right away on a pretty-clothes program. pro-gram. Even if you have never stitched a seam in your life, don't throw up your hands in despair. Your local sewing center can teach you modern sewing shortcuts and dressmaker tricks in a few afternoons after-noons and evenings. You'll find you can gather together togeth-er a collection of lovable, tubable cottons, rayon weaves, linens and such (washables are smartest to wear this summer) featured at amazingly low cost both in the regular regu-lar piece goods section and on remnant rem-nant counters. One of the most effective ef-fective ways of making a few carefully care-fully chosen costumes go a long way toward creating a flexible, mix-able mix-able all-purpose wardrobe is to plan related color schemes in companion fabrics so that you can wear the jacket of one outfit with the skirt of another, or team up at will matching match-ing or contrasting slacks, shorts and blouses. You will find great help in the intriguing stripes, checks, plaids and "plains" brought out this season in complementary weaves and colors which are really lovely. Destined for fashion success and certain to prove a boon to the slim budget is the eye-catching three-piece three-piece playsuit shown to the right in the above illustration. By picking pick-ing up remnants specially priced for quick selling you can get this outfit together at an almost unbelievably small cost. Gay print shirtwaist (a sportswear favorite this season), jumper-type shorts and a full-gathered front-buttoned overskirt complete com-plete this costume which will serve for varied occasions the whole summer sum-mer through. Don't let the buttonholes button-holes frighten you, for with the new buttonhole gadget modern sewing machines have, you can make them in double quick time, even if it is your first venture. If you covet being a heroine in a fashion success story, make the red, white and blue slacks suit centered in the picture. It consists of navy slacks, white middy, red jerkin and matching beanie cap. You'll get a world of service out of this bright assortment of play togs, and making mak-ing it yourself will send your pride soaring to the 'nth degree. Notice the precision with which patriotic, colorful, shield-shaped buttons file down the side of the jerkin. By the way, a jerkin of this type is a valuable valua-ble asset to any vacation wardrobe it's the "missing link" which will convert any simple casual dress or skirt and blouse into a smart fashion unit. For after-dark wear you'll be needing many a party frock if you are helping at army entertainment centers. All-American cotton is the wartime ideal for these summer dance-and-dine get-together affairs. You'll be your most glamorous self if you make a budget-minded dress of gaily colorful print like that illustrated il-lustrated to the left in the above group. Especially smart is the cor-seletted cor-seletted front bodice closing. Released by Western Newspaper Union. |
