People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 November 1896 — Embroideries Nov a Fad. [ARTICLE]

Embroideries Nov a Fad.

Not since the days of our great-grand-mothers has so mnch hand work been seen on the best gowns of the season. It is the chief reason of the costliness of the newest frocks. Silk embroidery is one of the favorite trimmings this year, and the elaborate designs are all worked by hand. Bodices and even gowns made entirely of sequins are one of the fashions of the hour, and every separate tiny sequin is sewed to the foundation by hand. Jeweled lace is much used, and if the lace is worthy its price the jeweling is all hand work. Many of the collarettes which glisten with spangles have taken days of hard work to fashion, for each spangle has been sewed by band. There are more tucks used this year than for many seasons past. They are fine, dainty tucks and are" the work of delicate fingers. Many of the little French bodices are entirely of tacks. Tucked sleeves are also much worn. Not only are the sheer fabrics tucked, but many of the heavier materials. Hemstitching by hand is also much the vogue.—Exchange.