Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 June 1916 — CASE FOR THE NIGHTDRESS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CASE FOR THE NIGHTDRESS

Dainty Receptacle That Need Not Cost Much Is Simple Task for Any Clever Needlewoman., One of the sweetest of nightdress cases can be made and at hardly any cost. Get the muslin of a nice quality, it is quite cheap to buy and always a good width. To make the case, cut out a strip 18 inches ‘wide and 40 inches long. Make a hem on the two sides of the muslin and the top and bottom of it; turn up a third of the length and seam the sides up; thus the pocket is made. The portion that is left folds over the pockets tq form the top cover of flap. Now about four Inches from the edges of the flap sew on some white

insertion, lace or needlework, that will allow of ribbon two Inches wide to thread through. There are many pretty suitable headings to be bought. All around the outside of the flap sew some very pretty and dainty lace, it may be fine crochet, fine knitting or machine lace. Through the slots of the insertion thread some silk or satin ribbon and tie into a bow at the top left-hand corner. The ribbon should be a delicate shade of color, such as pale mauve, blue or shell pink. If liked, of course, it can be white, but a touch of color adds greatly to the effect. Remove the ribbon and the case will wash beautifully, and is starched and got up in the ordinary way.

Dainty Nightdress Case.