Fashion Favours Cut-outs

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23009, 9 April 1938, Page 6 (Supplement)

Fashion Favours Cut-outs

[SPECIAL 10 N.Z. HERALD COPYRIGHT] LONDON. March 21 A I/THOUGH we are not subject to the drastice changes of fashion which used to effect our clothes, making last year's dress look quite wrong and last season's hat impossible, there are always new notions in trimming and design which definitely stamp a model of the current season. Trimmings are important this year and there is quite a lot of embroidery and other embellishments. But in every case you will find that these trimmings are flat on to the surface of the model,

so thait the smooth line is not disturbed. Embroidery takes on conventional, lines, whether it is of applique niatenal or Rtitcherv. But newest of all are tn© " cut-outs " used as decorative notions that give so much individuality to quite 81 most successful toilettes are never the most elaborate. It fs the simple costume with a cute idea that suits the individual wearer that has most success and gives the greatest neronal satisfaction. These cut-outs m scroll patterns are very popular just now and are suitable for day and evenline that brightens up any dark dress.

Touches of Individuality

The novelty of the design can be further emphasised if, after the scroll is s.ppliquea, it is edged inside the neck' with the narrowest bind of silver cord and turquoise blue piping. The pockets can pick up the same " cut-out idea. My next sketch shows a marvellous idea for altering an evening frock or converting an afternoon one into a semi-evening affair. Deep yokes and transparent sleeves are very smart tor dinner gowns, etc. Here you have the dress cut out at the top and appliqued on to a deep yoke of silk net, chiffon or georgette crepe; And the original ol thiß sketch was one oi: the best models 3 have seen this year and a heaven-sent S'ift to the renovator. Draw your design on white paper and cut it out, then lay it on to the dress material before attempting to cut. You will thus tret the design in the right position. ' Appliques of gold and silver kid, patent leather and velvet follow these designs. Another way to give effect is 1;o cut out the. material and lay a contrasting colour or fabric underneath. Fur fabri<!S can be used to give the same effect, but naturally they must beshortihairecl, and a bright glossy surface is desirable.