Show woman s world use custom tailoring to make boys clothes very masculine bif q atla COR R THE mother who has a son gon and and daughter both close in age its it somehow a temptation to sew for or the little girl and let the boy wear just whatever happens to tall fall his way mothers wall wail that little can be done to make a boy boys s clothing took look attractive but actually this the case at all naturally you avoid like the plague anything whimsical or cute in the small boys clothing if hes bes th the e little man his dad thinks he Is and should be the boy wont like the clothing and will prefer dragging out his denims and sweat shirt fortunately tor for the busy mother its preferable to sew all boys clothing on the machine both tor for reasons of appearance and sturdiness good quality material smart and appropriate styling and good workmanship are prime assets in boys clothing all three of these are arc bound only in the more expensive lothes clothes so the home sewer has a lis distinct advantage when she makes the garments for nominal cost at home for a source of material she can arst look about the home some of 0 dads things perhaps can be recon averted but only those materials which K look well on the boy should be used material may also be purchased outright but it may be far careful Tm tailoring lorins makes nore economical to look through remnants em nants first to see il if there is any hing available as there frequently I 1 a elect defect stales that boys will like if your little boys inspiration has peen his big brother who more re eltiy was perhaps a sailor let that e your cue in selecting a style tor lor the boys playsuit play suit this can be made in a denim which Is so right or rough and tumble play and the etyle of the regular sailor suit may e followed exactly pants may be long or short depending defending upon the season for or which rou anticipate the most wear but boys tour four years old and over will vill probably insist on long pants make the trousers so they will lace n the back just me like real sailor pants ants place stripes on the cuffs it if the long sleeved jacket and if he boy desires an insignia on the bleeve to simplify dressing in this type t f suit you might find it more deal to have buttons high on the shoulder this model also can be made with i striped top and solid color pants jere again select materials that will take the rough and tumble wear hat little boys will give the suit another adaptation of 0 the suit above is to make pants with straps hat told fold over in the back so that the boy can button them himself smart boys clothing use light or dark pants with a contrasting tr colored shirt in regulation style short pants will be more practical for warmer weather corduroy Is a good fabric in which to carry out the latter of the above ideas as it will wear well and laun jer easily boys find it very wearable it if you thought that your sons snow now suit would last the winter ind and now are finding that it just wont jo do then hurry burry out to buy some wa ter repellent windproof wind cloth for or snow now suits are easily made at home you also will want to buy some farm wool flannel tor for lining in a new bag Fashio ll jonny creates this bag for the thrifty woman who wants high fashion at a low price it Is triangular in shape and fashioned of black and white plastic highlighted with three tortoise shell wings and panier handle side zipper makes it easily accessible dark solid color or a dark plaid and some elastic knit to use at the an klets and wrists any variations of color may be tried but the dark colors relieved by touches ot of bright elastic knit will not show soil so easily instructions given for slaking making snow suit snow suits should be made roomy enough tor for the active play in which children engage but they should neither bag nor sag as this makes the child uncomfortable A draw string may be used at the waist or if you prefer an elastic band that nips in the waist may be inserted careful tailoring and fitting will produce an admirable little snow suit for the smell small fellow and if you work well the stil ches and other details will well repay your effort in their smart appearance as well as durability if you buy some elastic knit tor for anklets danklets and wrists you might go a step further and construct a matching helmet which will keep the youngsters ears warm while he plays in the cold mittens of the same material are practical too attach heavy cord connecting the mittens and slip the cord into the sleeves and around the back so mittens wont get lost when he removes them for indoor play work smocks serve the little lad nicely these may be cut long and loose to allow for freedom of action and they should be made to button simply a little to one side it if made long enough they save paints clay and crayons from soiling the trousers and offer a fine solution to keeping the lads clothing in a neat state while he plays indoors thrifty tips no scrap of material in the home however small should ever be wasted use these ideas tor for quick reference on what to do with your old materials when sheets wear out use the unworn parts tor for tea or dish towels they work beautifully since they are soft and absorbent as well as lint tree free other ideas tor for using sheets are diapers baby bands pillow cases and small luncheon cloths claths or doi ties lies use attractive edging or stitch them decoratively if yo you U want to get fancy towels wear out in the middle but the ends are usually perfectly good use these tor for washcloths and crochet decoratively around the edges and always have enough of this item which is hard to obtain right now these good ends of heavy toweling may also be used tor for filter filler tor for pot holders and covered with chintz or oilcloth if light summer frocks are no longer wearable use them for or little girl dresses or make dainty bandies hankies tor for them out of this soft easy laundering 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