LINEN WINS

NZ Truth, Issue 1208, 24 January 1929, Page 11

LINEN WINS

An Infinity of Uses These Days Linen has always been good style, the aristocracy of the cottons and the standby of the girl with a limited pocket, as well as of the girl with a fat dress allowance. . ' • TAILORED linen frocks are suitable for every function of the day, and they are a real gift to womenkind, as they launder so well and offer splendid opportunities m the way of embroidery. Cross stitch, applique, Lazy-Daisy and satin stitch embroidery, . hemstitching and eyelet-hole embroidery, and that very smart modern feature known as Broderie Anglaise, all can be used with great success m treatment of v linen. However, nothing Is smarter • really than the absolutely plain . .tailored frock of pastel- shaded linen, worn with a tie. of the same material or a patent leather or ' suede belt. : Linen makes a delightful summer coat, and haß; been also used extensively for hats and handbags. Nightgown, bags and handkerchief sachets can be made of it, and regent developments m interior decoration have increased. ;/•