Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 278, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1917 — FROCKS FOR GIRLS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FROCKS FOR GIRLS

No Difficulty So Long as Fabrics Hold Out. Scotch Plaid Worsted, In Blue, Black and Yellow May Be Combined With Black Velveteen. - . Clothing the small girl is a simple matter these days, so long as Scotch plaid silks and worsteds and plain color fabrics to be used in combination therewith hold out. The little frock shown th the sketch is made of Scotch plaid worsted, in blue, black and yellow, combined with black velveteen. As will be noted, the skirt is a full kilted affair, and the bodice and sleeves are of velveteen, brightened by plaid collar and cuffs. The frock fastens in the center back with l small Jet or velvet-covered buttons. The collar is open at the back, of course. This is one frock which is rather

smarter without the overlay collar of white washable fabric. To make this dress for a little girl of six or eight years, one yard of velvet or velveteen 36 inches wide and one and a half yards of plaid fabric the same width will be required. The dress might be developed in Scotch plaid gingham and plain-color chambray or linen, if desired. One little frock recently noted, designed for a little girl of eight or ten years, was made of black velvet and cut on straight princess lines, side buttoned and trimmed with embroidery done in bright red and green silk. Velvet in black and dark shades is being used extensively in the development of suits, coats and frocks for young girls this season. When black velvet frocks are worn they must be extremely simple. Frequently a bright color touch is given by the use of wool embroidery, arid the white collar and cuffs are often used. Sometimes satin is employed, and again neck and sleeves are finished with bands of filet lace.

Knitted Frock of Scotch Plaid.