Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 139, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1913 — SOME POINTS ON PETTICOATS [ARTICLE]

SOME POINTS ON PETTICOATS

In the First Place, Make Your Own If Possible—Crepe de Chine Is Liked. If possible, make your own petticoat. In this way a better quality of silk, satin, pongee or washable fabric can be used, deeper seams 'can be taken, a better fitting and fastening yours and, of course, immense satisfaction. Crepe de chine is one of the favored

fabrics, giving clinging lines, excellent wear and a novelty that is always attractive. Crepes de chine are purchasable in washable varieties in all colors. They combine excellently with fine or coarse laces and are easily pleated, retaining the accordion or knife pleatings for a gratifying length of time. Petticoats must be well fitted over the hips and constructed on straight lines. A slight fullness is allowable at the back, for suits and dresses are showing gathers here and no bulkiness under straight panels need be feared. To give ease of walking petticoats are showing slashes at the side. This is a' good idea, and it is surprising that this spring is the Beason that marks the change. Soft taffetas are being used in changeable and pompadour designs. They are combined with plain silks, usually in the accordion-pleated flounces. A flat ruffle of silk or any of the strong silk and combinations makes the dust ruffle wear well. Lace bandings will be the Important trimming for flounces. Shadow, colbert and heavy laces are favored, and a delightful finish to pastel I shades.