Show quilted fashion I 1 Is s in vogue here are ideas for home sewers by CHERIE NICHOLAS g WOOL W OOL the only way to gg achieve warm comfort on a as V smaller oil ration this winter winte r j the time to take your pa cue from grandmothers quilting bee and turn cottons and into snug cold weather fashions discover it if you take a few wartime budget lessons at your local sewing center that any quilting design even intricate looking effects can be turned out in double quick time with the modern sewing machine attachment bulkiness used to be the bugaboo of quilted fashions that only expert fitting skill could overcome nowadays reversible dirndl skirts sleeveless hug me tights slacks coat linings or other popular new quilted styles with streamlined fit can be turned out satisfactorily by using one of the plastic like dress forms that exactly duplicate feminine figures curve for curve some of the most popular quilted designs that can be achieved quickly with the aid of the attachment are horizontal cross bar double crossbar cross bar diagonal diamond and double diamond effects these designs are known as plain because the lines are straight design with curving lines call for transfer patterns once you realize that the entire lengths of fabrics needed for making a garment should be quilted before any fabric cutting is done the rest is as easy as stitching a straight seam the luxury look of quilted puffiness pum ness is achieved with an under layer of cotton padding the quilted beret and muff ensemble pictured costs less than four dollars to make all needed is a yard and quarter of brilliantly briW antly colorful velveteen that you can easily find in the piece goods section the rest of your money goes tor for interlining and sheet wadding that helps to achieve the puffy luxuriousness of quilting patterns for muff and beret are also easily available the beret is a gay flatterer to you and the large warm mull muff is a really practical affair in that it has bas a concealed pocket that buttons up and shelters all the little things usually carried in a handbag the smart twosome which the delighted miss is wearing as pictured is easy to make and comfy to wear it is made of a challis type peasant print and its equally as attractive fashioned of a spun rayon weave being quilted it is warm enough to prove a patriotic substitute tor for wool the little sketches scattered around on the background show five different ways to achieve warmth without wool put your attachment tach ment to work on a detachable coat lining as suggested in this group group of helpful hints as to what magic can be performed with a sewing machine quilting attachment it if you want to keep your hands warm see for yourself how easily you can transform a quilted velvet velvel strip into a stunning muff theres nothing smarter looking than a muff of this sort carried with your tweed suit you can replace worn wom out jacket jackel sleeves with quilted versions thal thai are both smart and practical add twin patch pockets on the skirt ol of the same quieted type for perfect teamwork reversible quilted bathrobes house housecoat coats and skirts are just a few more suggestions included in the thumbnail sketches for keeping you comfortable warm and fashion right for the duration released by western newspaper union |