Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1911 — HANDMADE BLOUSES. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HANDMADE BLOUSES.

They Are Lace Trimmed and Deftly Embroidered.

Handnmde decorations are a feature of many of the new imported blouses. Those pictured here represent the. latest and most artistic efforts of a great Parisian modiste. One of the blouses is of linen in drawn thread work, the entire surface of the blouse having the threads drawn. It is heavily braided both on revers and cuffs. The vest and collar are of embroidered lawn. The other blouse, which is for dinner or theater wear, is of blue and black printed material. It is adorned with circular braided ornaments appliqued upon the fabric. The neck and elbow sleeves are finished with point d'esprit.

Waists intended for wear with the tailor made are elegant in their simplicity. They are made of the flimsiest gauzes and so deftly embroidered that they resemble more a fine work of art than merely a blouse to be crushed and hidden by the coat.

One of the fads of the moment is to wear the transparent blouse over a handsome Irish crochet blouse, but when this idea Is successfully carried out the sheerest of marquisette or chiffon must be used in the overwaist. The real chic of rbe tout ensemble is the effect of the heavy lace through the fine mesh of the top waist. Puritan simplicity and Puritan styles are very fashionable at this hour. Simple lines are invariably becoming The slim figure is given a graceful line and the stout one is improved.

IMPORTED BLOUSES.