HERE IS A MODEL AS EASY TO MAKE AS IT IS PRETTY TO LOOK AT.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 142, 17 June 1899, Page 6 (Supplement)

HERE IS A MODEL AS EASY TO MAKE AS IT IS PRETTY TO LOOK AT.

There can be no doubt.of the utility of the cape. It is a garment, that, like the brook, goes on for ever.

Though it is as ancient as any, it is still new, for every day almost sees some variety issued, either >as to length, the material used, or the manner of its adornment. ' , ■■.■_■■. i As the picture speaks for itself, very little need be added to it'in Suffice it to say, then, that a brocade

or brOche is respOnlfMe,Jor the mail! portion of the model, and to eke this out a small square yoke is instituted at the top, of'beaded net-passemen-terie, brocaded velvet, \'-ot' anything else that is picturesque, and a shaped frill of satin abofit- the edge.' The collar, it will be seen, is ermine;' but it could quite appropriately1 be of either of the materials used. - • •

A bodice made after the Iselin pattern is aver profitable -investment for a young woman who wishes; to practical economy and yet desires to be appropriately gowned'for various dressy ocasions. This pattern may be used in three different ways; as a high-necked gown, with a stationary yoke faced on the lining; with low neck and short sleeves,' for evening wear only, or with an adjustable guimpe, that can be removed, leaving the gown low neck and long sleeves—a

very fashionable combination for dinner, opera, etc. In the back the waist fits tight, and is cut straight across from shoulder.to shoulder. A pretty combination of materials would be white tucked or corded taffeta for the body of the waist, liberty gauze for guimpe and sleeves, with lace covering the revers and forming the jabot. A bright red ■or blue velvet stock would make a dashing finish.. •.