New, Easy Way to Learn Dressmaking at Home.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 20043, 4 September 1920, Page 6

New, Easy Way to Learn Dressmaking at Home.

Ethel Wisdom, the only daughter, did not "mv of the straitened circumstance . which her parents found then)!, v and had believed that everyt. . ,vas as usual, until one flay she overaeard a conversation between her parents. “I don’t know how I’m going to buy her the clothes she needs now. My income has not risen as the cost of living has increased. Two years ago it ivas ample, but now_ it won’t provide us with a decent living—and I’m discouraged, dear ” “ I had no idea things wore so bad as that, John, I’rn so sorry! If 1 could only help you 1” " Oh, you do, dear,” her father replied. “It is no fault of ours. We never lived extravagantly, but these last two years have been terrible! Whatever happens, though, don't tell Ethel,” At the words n great feeling of love swept over Ethel. Her first impulse was to rush in and comfort them both, lint, knowing that she had overheard would only disturb them more. Ho, with tear-fillcd eyes, she tip-toed to her own room and dropped into the ’ittle chair before her dressing-table. “I will belt) them.” she whispered. ‘But what can I do?” For a long time she sat thinking, then she picked up a paper she had been reading that morning She paused at a story, but finally, seeming to get an inspiration, slie put the paper aside, and, as she sat, ohm resting on her palm, a glad expression came into her eyes. As Ethel’s father and her mothoi sat talking together some months later they heart! her door open, and someone tripped lightly down the passage, and what an Ethel stood before them! For several moments no one spoke. Then Ethel said, “ Well, do you like it, fatherP” “It’s perfect, dear!” And pride and wonder .shone in his face. “ It's Hie most beautiful dress you’ve ever had. lint, where did you tmy it?” “ That’s the real surprise, dad. 1 didn’t buy it at all—l made every stitch of it myself, didn’t I, mother?” “I don’t understand,” Mr Wisdom began. “ I didn’t know that you could saw at all—let alone make a dress like that!” “ Well, father,” Ethel said, “ a few months ago 1 thought that I ought to help in some other i\ay than just assisting with tho housework. But, at first, I didn t know of any way to do it. Then tho solution of my problem came in the form of a newspaper article. It told the story of the development of a wonderful, new method, by which any girl or woman, anywhere, could learn easily and quickly, right nt home, to make becoming clothes and millinery. “1 saw at once that if I could learn to make stylish and becoming clothes for mother and myself it would mean the truest kind of economy. So I

The wonderful experience of Ethel Wisdom. Her great discovery will help you, too.

svroto at once, and asked to bo told all about it. _l. received tho most interesting particulars, explaining everything tree. This information was a revelation to me, and provided ju/st the opportunity 1 needed. I soon realised that any woman could learn dressmaking by this wonderful new system. “ Why, in a tow days 1 was able to luako a beautiful blouse, and I have lots of pretty clothes to show you. Betides learning how to make blouses, skirts, costumes, underclothing, etc., I learned what colours and materials suit different types and how to add those little touches that make clothes smait imd becoming. “ And now father—and this is really tho best part of rny surprise—the marvellous Associated System has taught me tho way to help that I wanted so much to find. My first plan was simply to surprise you by making, instead of buying, my dress, and then to show you that, by spending money for materials only, I had been able to get a dress and many other things, too. three weeks ago this lovely dress was done, and I was going to tell you the secret then, but somo of the girls came in, and I couldn’t resist showing it. They fell in love with it. and begged me to make dresses for them. “ I’d nt'.er dreamed of sewing for others, hut then tho big thought came that I could not only save on mother’s clothea and mine, but could make money, too. So I agreed to do three dresses for the girls, and I earned over making them. Other girls are wanting mo to make things, too. I’ll have more than I can do for weeks I And, father, isn’t it wonderful how it’s all come out P” “Wonderful!” And he held her close—so that, perhaps, she may not see what glistened in his eyes. “*Wh>, it’s a miracle! And you’ve made me Urn happiest father in the world I” Ethel’s plan has a practical application to your needs. Afore than 10,000 women and girls have proved that you can quickly learn at home, in sparo time, by the Associated System, to make your own and children’s clothes and hats. It makes not the slightest difference where you live, in city, town, or country—you can learn this simple system, which has brought the happiness ol having dainty, stylish clothes and hats. It makes not the good to be true, and the joy of being independent, to women and girls in all parts of Australia and Now Zealand. It will cost you nothing to get full in* formation, and I suggest that you apply promptly, being sure to mention tho Christchurch “ Star,” and whether yon prefer to learn Dressmaking or Millinery. State if yon are Mrs or Mass. Do this immediately, as otherwise you may lose the chance of a lifetime. SEND NO AIONEY; simply send your name and address NOW to tho ASSOCIATED SCHOOL OF DRESSMAKING, 22, Canberra House, 2U5-7, Elizzahoth Street, SYDNEY'.