NOVELTIES FOR BAZAARS

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 82, 5 April 1924, Page 15

NOVELTIES FOR BAZAARS

During the winter many women work kindly, and patiently for. the various bazaars and sales of work which always eventuate in New Zealand as sdosi as the spring weather comes,'and which continue, practically without ■ intermission', till Christmas! A writer in .the " Australasian." mentions a number of novelties which may be acceptable 'to 'workers and purchasers in the Domiriipn,. She writes as follows:—lnstead of the ordinary boudoir cap, which is apt to become, monotonous, and in time pf illness is often uncomfortable, make a silk "garter band-" long enough, to-slip c6mfortably round the head, and ornament it with tiny -ribbon posies. Now ; take a length of the new rainbow tinted ninonor triple georgette (27 inches by 20 inches)'and edge it all round with narrow ivory lace; put on quite flat. Place the centre of one of the :long sides to the middle of the forehead; hold in place, and \slip on the garter band, which should be tight enough, to' keep it in position. When, the band is on, tlje soft folds, can be adjusted to suit the wearer. The effect will be that of a glorified nursing cap. which vili lend charm to' the weariesi> cpnvalescent, and is yet supremely comfprtable. The garter band Ippks best in pale silver or pastel silk ribbpn, and the ppsies shpuld lie quite flat. This cap is enjoying great pppularity in London, ond might justly claim the title of the "instant beautifiei1." ' .

•The clever worker could easily fashion the.new'" suede belts which are. being-so largely worn in Paris with, knitted ■or woollen frocks or coat frocks. The belts are embroidered with' . bright wooden beads—lndian: fashion—and have', a tiny! pocket' at one ">ide to. hold the .übiquitous jazz handkerchief. " These novelties have entirely superseded the.suede wristbands with coloured ring, which were the recognised " hanky-holder " last season. Girdles are much worn,on both evening and day frocfcs abroad, and command a ready sale, although their worth makes than, rather expensive. A'charming idea for the " girdle stall " could, be found in some of these" dainty trifles, and inspiration could be gained from any London fashion catalogue which specialises in' " articles of adornment." Some of the most alluring described.in one paper "for wear with the untrimmed dance frock "included plaited strands of-silken or tissue ribbon, ending with- a deep loop, and ends at one side ;;twisted daisy and flower chains; quaint girdles of rucked ribbon,, finished with! a posy at either end, and narrow silver ribbons, sewn with crystal bugles or diamante.

Vanity bags for dance use always sell Well, 'even in an expensive variety, and the very latest idea is to make' them of velvet, sewn with; tiny imitation- flowers, and attach^them to the wrist by two floral rings,- made by covering a ribbon coi-d with wee flowers. The inside is lined with silk or riinon t 3 match the velvet, and is finished off at the opening with a minute ruching of flowers. A groat attraction at any work stall is a ■"flower basket" containing' flower buckles for evening- frocks—tiny flower clusters to fasten lace berthas, or catch up filmy draperies, or dainty medallions of ribbon work, or aerophane flowers to tack to lingerie. These little novelties are very expensive to buy, but cost practically nothing v t o make, as they can be contrived out of, odd scraps of any pretty silk or tinsel. Hair wreaths and bands can also be improvised in the same way ' and a delightful hairband can be made by sowing crystal bugle beads on a narrow silver ribbon. The--beads should be applied in a double Vandyke pattern, so that the points come to neither edge of the ribbon. The effect is very fairylike and unusual. . -■ ■

The latest in handkerchiefs abroad is the "ribbon-traced " trifle, and a basket of these and other jazz varieties would be an asset to any stall. If jazz patterns are sought, for. the material used should be ninon as the colours are more eiusive and captivating than in crepe or silk. Rainbow ninon makes adorable handkerchiefs, ■ either hemmed or picotstitched, and fine lingerie lawn in delicate tones looks very .well if it is tacked along the edge, in pastel embroidery silk and edged with a little crochet edging, io make the "ribbon handkerchiefs" cut out a square /oi self-coloured crepe' de chine, and turn in a narrow hem .Lack this in place, and then take some very tiny coloured bebe ribbon and stitch if with little back stitches in a deeper tone of silk all along the hem, leaving a very small outside edge of tb« material. Now outline a pretty design in one corner, spraying, along two sides of the handkerchief. Work this in the same ribbon tracery, finishing it off1 neatly. . The silk stitches will trace, a similar pattern on the wrong side, which ■Kill still look quite effective. This type of embroidery is also very charming on silk lingerie. Such handkerchiefs" arc prettiest when they are made'of oyster white or cafe au kit crepe de • chine embroidered with powder-blue primula' mauve, duck-egg blue, or almond green ribbon, stitched, with silk in a. deeper lone. Ifcolourecl;crepe;le chine is used the ribbon work must.be carried out iii the same colour, using a deeper shade, H' -contrasts will, bo opt to luM; garis)) unless very cureiully choseo. '