Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 March 1949 — Page 22

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“Inspiration, Original Ideas Discovered In Bottles, Paintings, Chairs, Etc.

LOVISE FLETCHER, Times Woman's Editor

OU STUDY THE ARTIST, or the good crafts- -

> man in any field, you'll find in hima tremendous respect . for the construction elements in his work. .He is guided

by it whether ha creates a new form, or improves an existing one." gifted amateurs, however, you do not always find {that discipline. You find, sometimes, a bold creative’ effort that

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ahead without calculation and frequently comes a cropper. invite the clever amateur, senior or junior, to enter the | orien Design classification of The Times’ $1460 National SewWe say, if your imagination explodes with ¢loth- (4

Contest.

here is some expert adA the construction of an design. It comes from ‘essionals at the Traphagen wd Fashion Design in

ein by clearing away a possible misconception about ‘our Original Design classifica- . tion. Some of the garment : classifications in the contest ‘are expressly for clothing cut on any of the standard commercial patterns. It is not to be supposed, however, that In order to qualify in the Original Design Garment Group, “wou must cut straightaway into your material without a pattern of any. kind. Very few of even the best designers do ‘ that. Very few drape the ma“yerial and eut out an original on the spur of inspiration. As a tes

“rule, first-class

out a design in muslin first, Using muslin they develop a working pattern for each crea~ tion.

One of the Traphagen teach.

. ers referred.to this ae pat-

* tern as a “sloper.”

“sloper,” she sald, is a basic a on in

: muslin—back, front, sleeve and

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skirt, cut or adjusted to your particular requirements.

Sloper Can Be Made From Basic Parts

You can make a “sloper” for yourself by putting together a basic skirt, a basic bodice and basic sleeves from two or more

i patterns you have successfully

* used. Understand, that is NOT saying that if you put parts of standard commercial patterns together you have an original “design. You have NOT. BUT, if you put basic parts together, and then modify the basic pat- ' term:4mte your own design, you have an original.

» » ” In the strictest sense of the word, that kind of original design ts an applied design. But ~~“ original, none the less. Once you design a basic original pattern, you can use it again and again,

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' pensive custom designers does, : for example, with fresh, distinc-

‘ tive features each time,

and

+ ‘you'll have a truly original de-

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ideas, or if it glows with a good one now and then . . make, wear and enjoy compliments on clothing you've de- | this is your chance to perform for company. d since it is important that there be no waste of ma-

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“the creation of ap entire dress.

‘From Perfume Bottles

The best test of proportion in design was put into words by the ancient Greeks. The Greek law, as it is called, pays F thats nothing ever ends at a joint in the ‘body. A good sleeve, for instance, never at the crook of the elbow, or a good skirt right on the cap of the knee, Crystallize Design; Line Up Your Pattern The thing to do then is to érystallize your design first thing, and then line up your basic pattern as near to it as possible, Inspiration and original Mend come from many sources, you have the imagination - designing. That's why a school

of design 1s; practically, a mu~ {4

seum of art. There are fabulous carved chests, graceful vases, beauti- | ful brasses and bronzes, paintings, fragments of ancient tap- | estries, handsome chairs, arch ways, doors, collected expressly | for the inspiration of students. A carved border on the lid of a chest, for example, may | inspire an embroidery ‘detail. Ridges in a bronze vase may | suggest an unusual tucking ar- | rangement. Consideration of the general construction of -a beautiful door may spark off

Got Inspiration

One authority ‘on dress design volunteered the story of a student who needed an evening dress. She decided to make it her Juajor project for the term. In order to qualify for 8 term rating, and in order to be appropriately attired for a June prom, she had to produce the gown. But her creative faculty ran-dry. Weeks p and she made no headway with

the design. Finally, in desperation, she sought out her teacher and explained her dilemma, “Go look at some perfume bottles.” sald the instructor. That is what the youngster did, and there she found the inspiration for an unusual pattern and a very effective evening dress.

Another student produced a simple dress, in a copper and green print. And she worked her originality out in the belt, whose print was emphasized by embroidering it in copper raveled from the spongy copper pad used for scouring pots and pans. The belt looked like an exquisite lame, embossed as it was in copper

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under the general heading of ‘using common things in an uncommon way.” Hattie Car="

on gingham, and Schiaparelll’'s use of a fisherman’s basket for the first | basket purse—both ideas widely emulated” in commercial production fast summer and

_trations of the theme,

Look for Fabric \. To Match Ideas

When you've got your de-

-to choose fabric for it, look for | a fabric that will complement the original idea. If you know fabrics, you know that stripes, blocks and prints indicate by their formation what you can do and what you must not do with--them inthe translation of a design.

If you need help in. this par- |

ticular consideration, study the pattern books. They invariably | show,

and which designs limit your choice of materials. But before you buy and proceed with your work, check your basic pattern on four counts—balance, line, design and composition

| | carry print, plaids and plains, | {

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List Classes I

In Sewing Contest

Here are the judging classifi‘cations in The Times’ $1460 National Sewing Contest: ' STANDARD PATTERN GROUP (Senior Division): 1. Dress—Cotton, made from standard pattern. 2. Dress—S8ilk, ray-|——

lon, wool, etc.,, made from stand-

ard pattern. 3. Coat or suit made from standard pattern. STANDARD PATTERN GROUP (Junior Division, contestants 18 years of age or below): made from standlard pattern. 2. Coat or suit made from standard pattern. T= GLAMOUR GROUP (Contestants of all ages)—'"Speeial occasion” clothes such as evening

clothes, lounge clothes or beach-

wear, made from standard pattern or from original design by contestant. ORIGINAL DESIGN GROUP (Contestants of all ages) —Adults ‘dresses, coats or suits originally

1. Dress—Any material,|

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Poms’ SCG Contest Entrant Registration

Here is my official registration for The Times’ National Sewing Contest. I will bring my contest garment, in mid-April, to the place to be announced later in The Times,

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ADDRESS I plan to enter in the classifications marked below: (Check one or more. You are not obligated to remain in the classifications checked, if you should change your mind later). :

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——ieStandard Pattern Group, Junior Divison, entrants 18 years

patterns.

" CHILDREN'S GROUP \testanta of all

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and Miss Mary Elizabeth Camp-t to lead a reasonably happy life,” said Dr. Allen. :

Dell, Blocmington.

{ Chapter will meet at 7:30 p. m,

THUrSday Tn the World War Me- ris

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The organization has held

formed ~ here

series of meetings since it was last May. Mrs.

Agatha Babbitt is president. Any |

may be secured from Mrs. ben 1603 N. Riley Ave,

information concerning the group | Bab- |

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(Conages) — Garments for children up to 12 years ; of age, made from standard pat-| Original Design Group, no age limit. tern or originally designed Dy coat originally designed by contestant and intended for or children—even though of original design—must be entered in ‘this

Local prizes In each of the classifications are $50, first; $20, second. First place winners in the national judging will receive™ $100 awards. In addition, if any Times’ winners place first in national judging, they will receive additional $100 awards from The

Also, the first place winners in This type of design comes [the national judging are invited to New York to see their garments worn by professional models In a National Style Show in megie's use - of spangles, . OF ithe Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. While |there, they stop at the Waldorf.

~ isecond meeting of the Indian-

Mrs, H. 8. McKee of Greensburg will be the guest speaker) for Saturday's meeting of the Insign Into muslin, and are réady |dianapolis- Branch, National!

| opm a little too much of roses, Dr. of { {in the Meridian Room, Colonial! A Ee nt a Sow

Mrs. McKee will them casually like zinnias.

Hostesses will be-Mrs. Leona [Insect pests can be pretty morbid. AMAL Miss The gardener himself is subject to] elen McGaughey, Terre Haute; infinitely more troubles than the | Miss Marjorie Gaston, Danville,! rose.

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(1) Dress,

adult or upper teen-age wear.

Children’s Clothing Group, no age limit children up to 12 years of age.

Mail to: Sewing Contest Editor Indianapolis Times, 214 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis 9.

Rose Society Officer Tells Growers to Boost Hobby

" By MARGUERITE SMITH Does rose growing make people raise roses. good? people raise roses? your climate.

unsolved mystery, so Dr, H. C. lcal society is helpful in testing Allen, secretary of the American out new kinds.

|byists recently. He spoke at the]

lapolis Rose Society at Central 4 hard rain.” Library.

society has an obligation to the Dr. KE. J. Nugent, lcity of Indianapolis, Dr. Allen chairman of the group. warned. One objective might be {that every Indianapolis backyard {have a rose bush or two, The average gardener expects

ier to be perfect instead of raising

“Concentration on disease and

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Yet somehow he manages

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ASSIC SHIRTW AISTER

‘N--INCREASING numbers, famous designers are lending their talents to developing patterns for the home dressmaker. Featured in The Times’ new spring and summer Fash{on magazine .are examples of Designer Original Patterns for the home seamstress to use in making her own wardrobe. Two of the designer costumes are shown here. Vera Maxwell, famed coat and suit designer, presents an exclusive biduse, skirt and casual topcoat (left) for the readers of Fashion, It is easy to sew and “planned for perfect changeabouts. It is No. A-31, sizes 12 to 20, price $1.

(1) Evening, lounge, beach

suit or

(1) Clothes for

“There's no one best way to But as a beginner Or is it just that godéd/you have more luck if you start

That's an Out with varieties dependable in| That's where a lo-|

Before planting |

As a civic organization the new!in the plans for this year, says temporary

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LORE, another well-known creator of women's fashions, styles a design (right) to enhance® and slim the maturefigured - woman. A one-piece dress, it gives the flattering illusion of a bolero. Style A-33, sizes 34 to 48, $1. Film star, Constance Bennett (center), wears a classic shirtwaist style which also appears in the new Fashion. It is made with shirred sleeves and a wide skirt. No. 3137, sizes 12 to 42, 25c¢.

from The Indianapolis Times Pattern Service, 214 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis 9. Send your name, address; the pattern’ number and size desired along with the correct amount when ordering.

Cruzan Club Unit Meets Tuesday

ray, 4103 Arthington Blvd.

A rose-show in June is already] The Misses Murray will give the program on “Constitution, By-!

The patterns may be ordered

The Cruzan Parliamentary Law| Rose Society, told local rose hob-| choose your site — a spot free Club, Chapter 2, will hold its from tree and shrub roots, and meeting Tuesday in the home of| not too SOEgY wet for days after Misses Alice and Margaret Mur-|

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Tg the Women—

Gossips Often

“Pass Along

Good News

By RUTH MILLETT NEA Staff Writer “I MUST be sure to tell Hattie Brown my good news; she'll tell everybody in town,” | said a housewife with a mischievous twinkle in her eye. And that set me to thinking. Maybe there is a place in the world for gossips, after all They pass

along the good news, too. Tell the Hattie Browns of the, world about a piece of good 4 fortune that » has come your way and pretty soon the whole town about. Ruth Millett ‘Because the Hatties are interested in everything that happens to other people. And they like to be the first to spread the word.

» r r IT'S AN awful letdown to tell a piece of wonderful news to the indifferent woman who

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tell, her.

_ SUNDAY, MAR. 13 1049

‘Queen Sharp ~~ {In New ‘Terno’

passes it off with a casual “Is

So maybe the gossip has a place in the world after all We don’t like her when she passes along a bit of news we don’t want passed along. But when we've something good to we can't wait to get to

TL Drag,

Wears Native

Filipino Dress By MANOLITA TEATSORTH ' "United Press Staff Correspondent “MANILA, P. I, Mar. 12—Vicki Manalo Draves, a girl. who's equally breath-taking in & bathe ing suit or a party dress, wore her first “terno” at a party given 'by President Elpido Quirino—at — Malacanan palace and the guests {just couldn’t keep their eyes oft the American diving queen. It, was the first time in Vicki's 124 years that she had worn a terno, or native Filipino dress. It fulfilled a lifelong ambition for the olive-skinned Olympic diving champion, whose late father was 8 Filipino and whose mother is

Englis “1 nt to attend parties in California where Filipino or,

. {mestizo girls dressed in their na-

tive ternos and I secretly ‘hoped that some day I might also wear one,” Vicki.sald. ' HE

4 Made Outfit

As a Gift

Vicki's mother, Mrs. Gertrude Manalo of Sar Francisco, asked her diving daughter by trans-Pa-|cific telephone whether she was |going to wear a Filipino terno. At the time, VHeki didn’t know. Then, a Manila“ dressmaker made. one for her as a gift. The térno is distinguished by'its enormous butterfly sleeves, usual-ly-made-of- some woven fiber like pina (pineapple), just or sinamay cloth which is heavily starched to make it stand sharply above the shoulders. Vicki's terno is the latest word ~ {in style. Fashioned from victory * . blue lace over a darker shade of g blue slipper satin, it has a tight long torso that moulds the figure and a full bouffant skirt. The ath undershirt turns over like a mushroom cup at the edge of an alluringly low néckline. It is sparsely decked with mother-of-pearl sequins and beads to catch the evening lights.

Butterfly Sleeves Can Be Detached

The dress has a trick contraption by which the butterfly sleeves are detached, Without the sleeves, the gown becomes a strapless evening gown, Vicki called it a “convertible Formerly, the design of the skirt was woven into the bodice or “camisa.” Hence, the Spanish term “terno,” which literally means “to match.” Vicki, now a professional, came to the Philippines for a series of diving exhibiffons, including one before the president of Malacanan, Because of her. Filipino ancestry, {the people of Manila took her to their hearts. Vicki was entertained, dined, interviewed and presented gifts almost to the point of exhaustion. But she loved it and the Filipinos loved her unassuming, smiling | manner, i

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