Show WOMANS WORLD ample sewing dyeing tricks glamorize wardrobe 1 by ertta haley i 0 wardrobe need be dull or col alno iri orless oria if you use some simple and dyeing tricks to add hiwing wang at to touches liches to it most ot of projects will involve only a these minimum of time and effort an and d buiey can add more fashion to your clothing t than han a new dress woman knows smart As eve every ry accessories will stretch many a basic wardrobe into one that no would eve even n suspect of meeting cave one only the minimum requirements with ali pv some me thought and imag to work you can turn lin nation atlon put accessories that have a cu custom aut ut made look A b balac a ise dress versatile enough in color and simple enough in styling changed through the use of cia can be different colored scarves at neck or waist it will become still an other dress with a matching print and cummerbund gloves avd and matching hat will give it a 1 third change school and business girls who jive ive at their disposal their dads ct cl brothers shirts have found they cin can be cut down to their size and then touched up with bold plaid cafes and bolties bow ties jackets weskits we skits stole treatments and capes tor for evening wear are all possible Bos sible additions to the wardrobe it you use old materials wisely and well adickles iD ickles kies collar and cutt cuff sets or scarves carves tor for dresses and suits are til SU within your grasp with a little application of time and imagination to remnants or parts of old clothing aau AU of these suggestions involve very T ry little in cash outlay as long as old clothing is available to be turned neatly into tine fine accessories check over the situation and plan accordingly create basto basic dress s for these accessories it if you do not have an adaptable 1111 1 14 t i turn old sweaters into basic dress in the wardrobe you can probably acquire one readily through an old discarded one it should have simple lines and styling so that it can be worn with cope cape jacket jewelry or scarves ekaete Is die aie basic dress color used but theres no reason why the dress cant be one ot of the new shades ot of brown gray dark green wine or beige or even ottav Y I 1 ia A hand me down suit skirt will yield a clever cape to be worn with the dress on such days as need no coat if you feel eel unequal to the task 0 of cutting one out get a pattern either for the cape alone or tor for the cape and dress combination being shown ian an old print dress will yield a nice dilce cummerbund and scarf set or it if you prefer a bolero and cum aier Iner bund have one of the colors in the print used match or harmonize with the basic color in the dress old remnants or pieces from eve ehr Year Round S Suit uit 1 l amx i 4 i I 1 ma QA y if this year round suit from artele adele Simp simpsons sons new collection is made of pure wool with a black velvet trim and a black velvet blouse the no tweedy weave Is of copper and black the sleeves of 0 the fitted lacket jacket are slashed at the wrist and have a three button closing ning clothes will frequently yield interesting scarves it if the material is faded or unsuitable see what can be done about dyeing it into an attractive combination with the dress if 11 the scarves will wil 1 not go with the dress check to see whether be suitable tor for wear with sweaters jackets or suits scarves may be long rectangular shapes to wind about the throat or waist or they may be square or triangular simple machine or hand hemming will finish the edges and the scarf is oil all ready to be used ed F fancy ancy scarves for more formal occasions may have the prints outlined in sequins tap old so sources aces for new blouses look to fathers old shirts or pajama tops for sources of 0 fabric for or simple blouses striped shirts can be dyed charming pastel colors w hite shirts can be used lust just 4 and shirts into blouses as they are or may be dyed a dark color like navy brown or dark green A white shirtwaist of cotton broadcloth can be used as it Is after cutting to size or it may be dyed brighten it still further by using inexpensive plaid ribbon for or a bow at the collar and matching cults cuffs old blouses can be tinted into pastel shades that will go with several different skirts or suits give them added effect by monogram ming the pocket with your name in a contrasting color simple crepe blouses are lovely when tinted a pastel becoming to you dress up the blouse for or more formal occasions by decorating w with ith sequins which are very easy to apply get more out of sweaters with these tricks sweater colors certainly can be changed if the old colors do not meet your new wardrobe requirements you can also brighten old colors by washing the sweater and then tinting it in the original color to make it fresh and bright gentle handling and gradual temperature changes are important in washing tinting and dyeing of sweaters just as they are with other woolens lift them in an and d out 0 of the water supporting supper ta ng the whole garment to prevent sagging and getting them out of shape it if you have a boxy pullover sweater make a dress up sweater by re cutting and sewing it to a new shape tint if necessary to go 90 with skirt informal party dresses are easy to create it if the wardrobe Is lacking a dress for or casual evening get use a handed down evening dress or an old basic dress re dyed and re fitted the charm 0 ot f t the t a dress Ss will ile he in its acce accessories sori e s which may also be made from ther other a old clothing A small basque jacket made from a discarded suit jacket and dyed to match the dress will be a perfect accessory for or the informal dress A double row raw ot of small b buttons t marching down the rent front 0 of the jacket is an effective treatment leave the jacket collarless it if you have a peter pan or a nice pointed collar that can be worn over the jacket old dresses which have ripped around the armholes arm holes or have their bodice worn in other ways are good material tor for a jumper these may be plain or print heavy or lightweight materials cut the neckline in a low boat style and wear a pretty tucked front blouse with the jumper the worn bodice of an old dress may be replaced with a new lace top dyed to match or contrast with ith the skirt of the dress insert a band of the same lace in the skirt so that it will look as though the two really belonged together discarded lace tablecloths are good sources of lace tor for just such projects as this here are good sources for materials from the good portions of a lace tablecloth you can make a stole and mitts for evening wear dye the lace a luscious pastel color that will harmonize with the cloth I 1 ing |