Much of the fascination of modern dress artistry is to be found in th€i skilful piecing together and shaping oi: different fabrics. As a notable example, satins of shimmering surface and dullfaced crepe de chine are combined in a wonderful pattern that looks like s. weave, but in reality is the result of the adroit cutting and piecing of strips of the satin, each insertion contributing: to the actual shaping. of the garment. In this intriguing manner many of the favourite Paris models of the moment are treated. Jumpers as well as dresses. At first glance, such a model is a simple little creation in two fabrics; whereas actually, as a more prolonged inspection reveals, it represents the top note of skill in latter-day dressmaking.
The prevalent “picture” effects are similarly deceptive. They look so “easy"! But every dress that so pleasantly recalls the beautiful picturesqueness of the past is fashioned by experts who have mastered the complete art of combining the beautiful with the practical.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 246, 7 January 1928, Page 16
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