Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 150, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 June 1912 — SASHES RETURN TO FAVOR [ARTICLE]

SASHES RETURN TO FAVOR

Pretty Whim That Has Much to Recommend It Once More Strictly en Regie. ' The revival of the directoire fashions marks the return of the inevitable sash. This is a welcome fact to most women, who realize what an improvement sashes are to any frock. Black velvet or satin is a favored material for the directoire sash-girdle. These are not difficult to make and are Inexpensive if fashioned at home. It requires three yards of three-inch ribbon velvet Three-fourths of a yard forms the waist belt To this attach three hooks and eyes to fasten at the side. The longer sash end should be cut one and one-quarter yards and the shorter one yard long. The ends are bordered with a deep silk fringe. ' - If blaek satin is used, it requires one and one-half yards. Cut the strips bias, the desired width of the sash. Form the waist belt of soft folds. The ends are effective If embroidered either in black or colors. If the latter are preferred, select In Arabian design. The ends may be rounded or diagonal. Sashes of wide ribbon require very little time to make.' It requires three-fourths of a yard for the waist belt and the balance for the ends. Finish at the left side with a wreath of tiny flowers and foliage fashioned of ribbon. The ends are adorned in the same manner.