| Show new mew wash materials remind L it s time for spring sewing by CHERIE NICHOLAS M 7 N 7 K 5 WI a it Z on A A ASA s A proper approach to the per AA annial spring sewing program that soon will be staged in countless households we know of no gesture that will so inspire to hurry and get going goin as to take a day off and go fabric sightseeing sight seeing we make the prediction that at just a mere glimpse of the new textiles with their refreshing departure from the old in the way of texture pat bernings tern ings and colorings you bifi will feel an urge stirring to cut and to baste and to sew in this day and age when wonders are being performed in the way of textures and weaves it becomes absolutely imperative that the woman who would sew successfully must know materials this is especially true in regard to wash fabrics that are a revelation as to what science is achieving in the way of non shrinkage color fast boil proof tones and tints and in the way of weaves of entirely n new ew origin consider for example th the e new spun rayon fabrics that are as lovely and exquisite in texture as imagination can conceive when you ask to see these fascinating cina chia ting new spun take note of their marvelous colorings that are so refreshingly different from the usual run many of the beautiful hues and motifs for design are traced to fine chinese porcelains ains ms i that excel in subtle soft blues and canary yellows lime greens peach bloom pinks and cherry blossom reds love these new wash fabrics that are so handsome they really do not look like wa but they are and more they are treated to an anti crease process that greatly enhances them from the practical standpoint some of the smartest washable crepes cerepes combine the newest fabric spun rayon with one of the oldest pure linen you can get these winsome spun rayon crepes cerepes in delectable mono tones or in prints that are so lovely mere word pictures fail to describe them on your fabric sightseeing sight seeing tour be on the lookout for prints that stylize a flight of snow white birds against a sky of peach bloom pink or a seashell motif on a lime green background and you will thus sense the charm and beauty of the new spun rayon crepes cerepes softer to the touch than all wool yet cozier than cotton by far is an imported material that looks like and feels like a million yet it can be sent to wash with a carefree mind for the fabric has been san shrunk see to the left in the picture a housecoat made of this new flannel half wool half cotton which is lightweight as thistledown this particular smart plaid fabric tailors to perfection to the right in the illustration unusual charm is expressed in a quaint dirndl dress of flowered cotton poplin one of the dependable modern cottons in that it does not shrink out of fit when washed it is trimmed with czechoslovakian embroidery and buttons in authentic czech design d e wear it over shorts and cummerbund when en route to ac active tive sports or as a full time daytime dress either way it is perfect with wi th its matching bonnet you ou will find a bolero costume made of gingham faithful standby much to your liking why not enter it on your se sewing ring list for this two piece is easy to make cowhy not look up a reliable pattern and have it in readiness to wear this spring with dainty blouses blous es the model centered in the group is in blue and white check the s skirt kirt is flared for fullness the long slee sleeved ved bolero jacket has wide revers and exposes cuffs of white pique caught with large mother of pearl links matching gingham trims the rough straw sailor sail or hat she has in her hand e western newspaper union |
