Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 March 1949 — Page 25

SUNDAY, MAR. 6; 1049

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

‘Home Dressmakers dog or Know, Times Pattern Service mr =

How to Use Pattern in Order To Achieve Style, Economy

_. Even Veteran Seamstresses Can Profit By Study, Contest Sewers Advised

By LOUISE FLETCHER, Times Woman's Editor . How to lise a pattern is the first, basic Knowledge & home dressmaker must-have in obdot-tor achieve the high.

Times’ “Sewing Contest Entrant Registration i

Here is my official registration-for The The Times’ National Sewing Contest. I will wil bring shy contest’ garment to. the place. to ba. Ame

In Sewing Contest

‘Here are the judging classifi

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—- PIOm se mesart cations in The Times’ $1460 Na- AD ARR : Sewin, . DRESS eRe Sees ee tae a ast Reenter as ret ipiraNs asa es Honal 8 Qontest: 1 plan to enter in the classifications marked below: (Check one

STANDARD PATTER Nig more. You are not obligated to remain in the classifications “GROUP (Setilor Division)! 1.' checked, it you should chatige your mind tater),

ard pattern. 2. Dress—Silk, rdy-

tton, made fro d_Dress—Cotton, made from stan seeesgtandard Pattern Group, Senior Division, for entrants sboye|?

of Russian civilization and head of the department of Russian studies at Indiana University, will {speak to: Alliance Francaise at 8... p. m. Friday in the Marott Hotel.

style and economy potential of home ‘sewing. It is a point with which every entrant in, The Times’ $1460 National Bewing Con-!

“His subject will be” “Those I wetigea Have Known -- Aristide Briand,

on, wool, etc, made from stand:

ard pattern. 3. Coat or sult made 18 years of age. (1) Dress—Rayon, silk or wool. «caer sie

test will be quick to agree. The contest opened Tuesday and will | dard continue to mid-April when garments are to be delearca to a Sat . : : Pe ¢ ane r to be announced later in The Times. ; re 4] asing the familiar wording and big red capitals of the! the advantages of home-sewing can be présented as ! of a a lifetime 5 Sn i women from 6 to 21 plus. . elop 3 Stes on the line.” But—it' must a by oe hr ue a pattern. It is not _— net. who would‘profit by a short course on how to use a pattern. Theré are women who have been sewing for years, and by their home-made look you shall know them

—who would do well to study en nts: al . urem Ways measure

follow pattern directions. inside the s alle A pattern is not hard to read, d wanes. Measure Above

and by this I mean to recognize and understand the various Allowahe Line : Every ‘pattern . tells you how

markings found on the ert pattern pieces. By gnd large, they’ much is allowed for a hem. When! t to see whet

STANDARD PATTERN _|GROUP (Junior. Division, con-

'Coat or suit made from standard pattern. GLAMOUR_ GROUP (Contest ‘ants of wih )~"8pecial occa‘sion” clothes such ‘as evening clothes, lounge clothes or beachwear, made from standard pattern or from original design by ‘contestant. ORIGINAL DESIGN GROUP jj (Contestants of all ages) —Adults dresses, coats or suits originally i the contestant WITHOUT use of commercial patterns.

| CHILDREN'S GROUP (ConBy MRS, ANNE CABOT testants of all ages) — GarThis appealing picture of the iments for children up to 12 Good Shepherd tending his years of age, made from standflock makes an inspiring and ard pattern ..or. originally debeautiful wall panel. Shades of signed. by contestant. All gardeep grey, brown, dark Ted, {ments for children—even though dark green, yellow and flesh original design—must be are lovely against a white or |entered in this group. natural linen background. Local in each of the

| 1 | are marked with perforated sym- {measuring thé sk bols, but some. pattern pieces or it is long enough-for you, albear printed directions. ways measure above the hem al-| Whichever marking is used on lowance line. If you have k ought your pattern, the pattern instruc-/a pattern in the right size range, tion sheet, which is included in for your height, length alte every pattern -envelope, is theitions should “be minor, Bit, in guide; - It will tell- you all about the case of an extra-long-stemmed your pattern; what the perfora- lass—or of someone working with tion markings stand for; how to a favorite pattern of a few seacut the pattern and how to as-| sons. back it will be necessary to semble it. The first step is find-/ ladd a tissue paper extension along ing each view of your pattern on |the lower _edge of all skirt pieces. the pattern instruction sheet. In ordeF to-arrive at-the revised

By SUE BURNETT gst” the thing to wee you calm r.through a busy day is this buttonback dress with curved detafl on bodice top and hipline. Finish with bright novelty buttons—s ves can be

o| eC lamour Group, no age limit,

(2) Dress—Cotton...cssses (3) Coat or Bult. er iieas Standard Pattern Group, Junior Division, entrants 18 years

or under. (1) Dress......... (2) Suit or CORt.«veveres

wear, etc, from standard ‘pattern or original design.

cee Original Design Group, no age limit. (1) Dress, suit or coat originally designed by contestant and intended for adult or upper teen-age wear.

weiensChildren's Clothing Group, no age limit. Shlldren up to 12 years of age. Mail to: Contest Edifor Indianapolis Times, 214 W, Toa diots St, Indianapolis 9.

second. First place insets in Freshen Skin

the national judging will $100 awards. In addition, if any|F or Spring : Young skins need a good

Times’ winners place first in na-| tional , they will receive! additional $100 awards from The Cleansing for that bright, fresh Times. (look for spring. Try mild beauty Also, the first place winners in grains at bedtime for a week or the national are invited 80. Jndgng Make a paste with the grains

to New York to see their garments worn, by professional mod- and hot water and apply. Rinse off with warm water and finish

els in a National Style Show in| the Waldorf-Asforia Hotel. While with dash of cold and skin fresh-

(1) Clothes for

(1) Evening, lounge, beach|®

the Man of Peace.’ A reception will jreceds the § P. 15. {inner 3 honor of Dr. Ginsburg. :

A linguist and fellow of the uggenheim Memorial Founda tion in social history, he lished many papers and

and aries on the Russian ba

He has served as chief of the Internal Political Section (USSR Division) in the State Departs ment’s Office of Research and Ine telligence. His father was a jour nalist and founder of a newspa~ per in Russia. This year Dr, Ginsburg is teache ing classes in the TU extension di vision here.

Press Ribbons Without An Iron

The ribbons which you use to pretty up your blouses, slips and bonnets can be pressed. without ironing. All you need to do the ribbon and lay smooth surface or wra)

4.18 10 Yet i at it tightly

brief or three q

Pattern 8282 is for ‘sizes 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20. Size 1%, cap sleeve, 44 yards of 39-inch:

SUE BURNETT ‘The Indianapolis Times 214 W, Maryland St. Indianapolis 9, Ind. No. 8282 Price 250

Size. .... Fashion Boo

Simple outline and cross. stitch |classification are $50, fir makes this pattern simple EA enough to start off your young daughter's embroidery lessons. Pattern 5046 includes hot- ; transfer for design, stitch illustrations, color chart, ma-

terial requirements ‘and finishing directions for picture measuring 18% by 10 inches. |

ANNE The Indianapolis 530 S, Wells St.

Chicago 7, IL. No. 5046 "Price 20¢|

Next, turn to the chart of all the, ‘hemline, measure from the waist pattern pieces, and identify the seam line at center back, down pieces you will need to carry out ‘to a hemline point which includes the version you have chosen, jall She desired extra inches. Mark (and cut new pattern edges for all, Helpful to Label _ As for the length of the bodice Name on Pieces :" » If the pattern calls for a Then, open up the packet of S¢am at the normal waistline, pattern pieces; ‘and -pick-out-the: Hel that seam allowance line| pleces you need. Their identifica at the waistline is to be used in tion will be printed, or perfor. Measuring bodice length. If the ated, on them. But; just to make pattern has no seam at the northem more readily recognizable, Mal waistline, there will be, at why not label each- piece with its |¢a8t, a marking on the pattern own name in bright crayon? Al- which indicates the normal waistways fold up the pletes you don’t !ine. It is very important that need, and tuck them away in the [the bodice length of your garenvelop again. Never throw them Ment be exactly right for the away. You might want to use| Wearer.

other variations in. some other ‘Seek Perforated

garment. Marks for Fold The next fist what Sung lr In deteruiffe | Another mark which should be What and where are the mark- searched out on™ the “pattern ings for the straight of A he Pieces is the mark for a fold. It goods? the center back? the ® Usually a combination of large waistline? hem allowance? seam [Perforations. Find this combinaallowance? tion ang Wherever it occurs, being your bright crayon ‘into play a ala of goods y is the lagain, so that you cannot pospattern. Usually it is ‘a line oy Svemonl he 3 Ad; wien large perforations, Which must|’ 1¢ be aes a bertoinPihat is! be put down on the STRAIGHT you ve a pattern that is! THREAD of the material. 1¢{ Correctly sized for you through these marks are not properi the .bustline, it is quite likely that aligned ‘with a t popes it will fit you well. through the shoulders. Adjustments of the

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pin around the edges, Place YOUr State ,...ceeesesscasssmancececs

of the pattern, and put them TWO Fashion Shows ‘At Block’s This Week

fairly close together so that the| Two fashion shows for business

pattern will not slip in cutting. Pin very closely at corners and |around curved edges so that it is'girls will be staged at Block's this possible to cut a true edge. week. The events will be at 5:30 If a piece Aoeky be cut on a p. m. on Wednesday and Friday. fold, when the layout shows ma-| Miss Barbara Sargent, associate terial opened out flat, pin the EL editor for Glamour

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Re Material, Tt wil mot hang waist and hip, if necessary, are|.,iiorn piece in. place as. indicat-/magazine, will serve as master of easy to make. led by the broken line and mark ceremonies for the two shows.

straight,” Now you're ready to straighten around it with chalk, na 700 NEW BUTTONS

Seam . allowarice means, of the end of your fabric, by pull-| : : . lit over along the fold- Ther. course; the margin allowed from ing out , . . clear across . . .inin jt fn place. This will give you g ithe space of fabric that it will

the edge of the fabric to the line/the first crosswise thread that! the jake. You can cut all the other

upon which You st stitch Jn extends all the way across’ the . ern go to- material. Cut along this drawn|pieces from the single material, socks gether correctly. Here is Some-ijine. Then press the wrinkles then fold and cut HE piece last, meke bu ng to remember. When youlout of both pattern and cloth. ‘It's a good Practice to leave all he Pe bet measure the pattern pieces to line | You are ready to lay out the 'the pattern pieces pinned to the fl 0.0 pine \cut-out pieces of fabric until you age

them up with ith your own personal pattern pieces at this point. Al} i. patterns include guide-diagrams are ready to put in the neces- thi ad sod 1 sary markings and start sewing. Grandma Goodwin,

. NOW YoU CAN ENJOY THIS

grams have been figured out ex-

pertly according to pattern size, owe pitber fo

Be sure to read the notes on this guide-diagram for direction on lcutting any pieces, such as bias strips, for which there are no pattern pieces.

Follow. Layout

On Guide Sheet Follow the layout guide in the pattern direction sheet exactly, TY ; and, if possible; pin all pieces on 2129 Prospect {the material before beginning to 4393 ; cut. You can do this, of course,’ “jonly if all of them are cut with ithe material folded the same way, lor all with the fabric opened out! Ps Hat. h

| e - experts recommend that] he you pin the straight of material} |

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