Fashion and Things Feminine.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 251, 16 February 1917, Page 3 (Supplement)

Fashion and Things Feminine.

By IDA MEL.LER -

Various editions ot tlio capo ha\c leado an appearance with the advance of tho rieason, and now tho cape of a si'ort length forms part ol' n.any a costume, while the independent cape, to l 0 worn with any dre>s, is ab,o very popular. An illustration is given of a smart 1 ut simple dress with double capo ot an independent kind, that might be mado of cloth or -ilk, bound with braid se.tin. A nioiro ca]io ot tho sort would le very serviceable and durable, ■ ■nt maiiv women would probably prefo' taffetas 'es Icing lighter in effect. Oi coi;rse, the cape could I o niacl-e or the sanio material t>:ic skirt uliicli it is worn, and thus form an actual part of the eo>tuino. In any case, a double cape, a.j illustrated, whether forming part of a suit or made to he worn with \ arioiCt dress, s. would wi Iconic addition to a wardrobe.

- l lie pa|.er pattern of the cape is in tl.iei parts, comprising halt tho upper cape, half the lower one, and half the shaped collar, and tho diagram indi-

No. 2,005. ci'tcs tiicso various pieces laid on la or I j yards of .'iG-im li material, folded in 11:i'i lengthwise. The straight edges of the two cape patterns should be laid to the fold, each o! t'ro capo being out out in a single piece without a seam at the I ack. The <(.Har pattern is cut out in duplicate, as the collar has a seam at the hack in older to give it the correct shape and fit that produce the graceful effect of the linished article. When the capes havo been cut out ti ey should ho pinned together at tlic luck, notches corresponding, and tried on tho ligure, the collar also being seamed and fitted. The collar must, of <<.ur»i\ ho lined, and the lining can lifts, t from thcv-;vasto of material or he of different stuff altogether The two seams, respectively of collar and lining, must naturally lie again-t one another. Were the cape made of cloth, the ct'ges need not lx> l>onnd or hemmed; tf made of fiilk, either a hem or binding n i st be made to protect tho edge*. When tho chllar is lino 1 and the cape; a"( stitched together at the top, the cellar must le neatly stitched to tho neck, the raw edges' of the capes being sandwiched between collar and lining. Some very smart single capes ar« trade with closed fronts, and part of tlit| pattern of the cape illustrated w'ght lie used for a capo of this kind. si(;gkstk)"x for a innovation. It is a certain thing that success in d. ess depends on the ex> rciso of tast:» it tlier than of expense, and some of tho cheapest frocks and co-tumcs may lie tho most effective if daintily designed and well made. Quite a smart little costume has been made of nothing more expen ive than moiretto. sur-.li as under-skirts arc mad.> ol : The suggestion may >cem ab->urd,

No. 2 .not. I'tu nevertheless, it workrd out well, ii'id the mM ; iiiio was cTira|>. 'l'lir colc.:l ol tin' lno i i'l tc was navy-'dro. and trn mat. rial, though in xta-iusive, ivas suit in t|ii ility. Tln» skirl w.:- >jii!! • P'.iin hut nii'r'y rut, and tlir io.it was tji-!<-n itli an I atian;,od with a < oupL:

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cf strap* that appa:ently held back e.io pleats on en lie j- 3 idu of the front. Clo-eiy-set buttons fastened the coat 1 •it iiio hit ~ide, and at the neck was ' i. smaii, pretti". V-shaped collar that lay 1 ll.it. ' I Any woman who wants a ro.iHy in- 1 > .\peiisive btu smart-looking costume; ' ai nost as effective as silk moire, may 1 be counselled to try the cff. ct of navy- 1 Muu moirettjU. Jhe material has the ' advantage of- wearing well besides be- 1 :ng economical at the start. ' Seine of the latest tailor-made skirls 1 :re trimmed in a rather fascinating ! vay at the waist. Instead of being i lounted to a yoke, the skirts are ar- ' i euged with loose pieces of material 1 hinging from tiio waist to almost hip- 1 level. Tlieso pieces are cut out m 1 • i'ttlemcnts at either side, and are 1 tnmnied along the edge with buttons, ' t.' at, form qiute a trimming in them- ' vlif'. At the biik, where the skirt lrstens, the waist-piece is crossed. : Dies, s made of mixed materials are much favoured to-da,y and a. design tl at would work out very well in mixeJ materials is illustrated. Trie de-ign, in lac-t, serves as a suggest on for a renovation. Tho deep liem might match the s eoves an 1 under-bodi.e, and the test of the dress le in a contrasting material, with a tiimming of I raid mtr< duced on t':o eblt and els where. Silk and serge might le combined in the frock, for in-t.uice, the hea.ier material tho hem. The dress fastens at tee left side, 'er.'ath tie braid trinim'ng. A PI'FF-H A.NDKERCHIEP. I'lio latest handkerchief contains a I ■ cket in the centre, whic h Ls meant to crntain a tiny powder p ff. To make tho po ket, select a piere ol cambric of the same quality as the le ndkerehief it-elf and cut a square, measuring three ncJies on a side. J'hen cut a circle, about an inch and a hi If in diameter in the centre of the m.i are. The circle can I o turned under a*, the edgo and neitly hemmed or Icptker-stitelud in thosme manner in wIl eh tho squ ire is applied to tie handkerchief. REPAIRING HOLES IX SILK. the best way to mend holes in n > ik frock is to place a small patch of the material unci r the hole and darn (Mefully around tie edges of the latter on the right side, with raveilings oi tho silk. Tuen press witli a moderately hot iron putting first a damp c nth, then a piere of dry iks e pape', let ween the cloth and the iron. APPLE CUSTARD. A dainty and inexpensive sweet i< undo from the following recipe;— Pare and quarter six large apples, co"o and place the 11 on a slow fire in a pan, with three tables, oonfuls cf water or rather more, and let them remain' uiitil softened. To half a pound o>? sugar, add the juice of two lemons and tho grated rind of one. Add yolks o. four eggs; mix well and i eat in the apples. Put the mixtaie in indi idual crstard cups (tin on.s) and lake until nicely set. Serve with a garnish of whipped c ream on the to,) of eaih eust ird and a dried c herry in the cen'ie. HOUSEHOLD HELPS. To i\ move a rusty screw, fist apply .. very hot iion to the head of the sciew for a short time, then immediately use the si rewdru or in the ordinal y way. * # ♦ Cooks shou'd save old paper bags for iso when blacking the ki'.chen stve. If two bags are slipped over the hands when doing this work the blacking from tie brush c annot soil t! e ban's. This hint is useful, a'-o, for ho: stmaids. * * * It- is advisable that the 1 tter and pf-rlour-maids sho'dd keep at hand a sirot.t'i, strong stick, abn.tt 40in. long, with deep n:,t.h in one end. With this, pictures may he lifted by tho wirefioin their hooks, and, when denied, re-hung, thus saving the need of a stepladder. * * * When ironing, it is useful to ha e mar by a boa'cl sj:rinkle.l with kit hen salt, ae s.ilt cleans irons. * » * When it is intend d to sene the remain.s of a roast ceid for the next day s dinner, wrap it. wli le hot, m cheesecloth; then both the flu our and the moisture are re ained, and the meat will not I e o - : e hard and dry. A THOUGHT FOR. THE WEEK. The struggle o;' to-day is not altogether for to-morrow; it i-» for a r. «t future also. Eary diy is a gift I rc- « ive from heaven; let mo enjoy to-day that wdii'li it I est >ws upon me. It b>h l.gs not nioie io the yo: ng thin to pie: and t -morra v le'on.s to no cine 10-day is given us/I y H'tn to When I elongs days —we have the* power to i Se i ; s v.e we a e res on i >!e for it- | ro, o.me; hi v i'ii| o t nt t at wc do the proper work of t -d iy in the spheiv of to-day.—Abraham Limoln. I