Show woman domars s world use custom tailoring to make boys clothes very masculine by edia FO iloh R THE mother who has a son L and d in daughter both close age it its somehow a temptation to sew ew tor for the little girl and let the boy wear just whatever happens to fail all Us bis way mothers wall that little can be done to make a boys 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 the litt attle a man his dad thinks hese he is and nd should be the boy wont like th the tie clothing and will prefer I 1 r agal tig out his denims and sweat shirt fortunately for the busy mother its preferable to sew all boys clothing on the machine both for reasons of ct appearance and sturdiness good quality material material smart and appropriate styling and good workmanship onan ship are prime assets in boys clothing all three of these are found only in the more expensive clothes so the home bome sewer has a it s advantage when she makes th the e garments tor for nominal cost at home for a source of material she can first a loo look k abo about u t the home some so m a of dad dads things s perhaps can be recon averted but only these materials which look well on the boy should be used material may also be pur chased outright but it may be tar careful tailoring makes snore economical to look through remnants em nants first to see if there Is any hing h ing available I 1 e as there frequently a select styles that boys will like if your little boys inspiration has leen cen his big brother who more re antly was perhaps a sailor let that e your cue in selecting a style or the boys playsuit play sult suit this can be nade in a denim which Is so right or rough and tumble play and the dyle of the regular sailor suit may ie e followed exactly pants may be long or short de lending ending upon the tor for which tou iou anticipate the most wear but boys tour four years aldand old and over will probably insist on long pants make the trousers so they will lace n the back just like real sailor ants place stripes on the culls cuffs if f the ln long g sleeved jacket and if delboy desires an insignia on the beeve to simplify dressing in this type t f suit you might find and it more daal to 0 o have buttons high on the shoulder this thi s model also can be made with i striped top and solid color pants bere iere again select materials that will vill take the rough and nd tumble wear hat little boys will give the suit another adaptation of the suit bove Is to make pants with straps hat fold over in the back so that the he boy can button them himself swart smart boys boye clothing ah use light or dark pants with a contrasting CO tr sting 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 ot of the above ideas as it will wear well and laun ler easily boys find it very wear able ble it if you thought that your sons snow mow suit would last the winter and nd now are finding that it just wont io do then hurry out to buy some we wa ter ler repellent windproof cloth tor for snow now suits are easily made at home you also will want to buy some warm farm wool flannel for lining in a 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 10 of bright e elastic knit will not show soll soil so easily I 1 instructions given for making snow suit snow suits should be made roomy enough 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 bs be used at the waist or if isyou you prefer an elastic band that may careful tailoring and fitting will p produce an ad mirable admirable little snow suit for or the small fellow and if U you work well the stitches 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 J ears warm while he plays y 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 al M a little to one side it 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 |