A WASHING FROCK

Waipa Post, Volume XXIV, Issue 1639, 9 May 1925, Page 6

A WASHING FROCK

PRACTICAL DESIGN OP ONE.

The cross-over mode finds most practical expression in frocks recently designed for children’s wear. The work of washing and ironing dresses somewhat elaborately planned is a problem with which many of us are only too familiar. The cross-over model provides the happiest solution. Cut in one piece, on straight, simple lines, the crossover is caught on the left hip by a button. Press studs may then close the short, narrow skirt to the hem line, or a row of buttons may be substituted.

An Effective Contrast. A very fascinating little frock, fashioned in pale primrose cotton marocain, cut in one, showed a collar in a shade of blue to charmingly contrast.

The long rever with which it wa3 made gradually narrowed to 'that point where it 'met tihe button fastening the cross-over. Four bands of the blue fabric trimmed the skirt, each being centred, on the left side, with a button covered with the primrose •marocain. A wide band of blue finished the elbow-length sleeves, a narrow piping to match marking the shoulder line. When washing and ironing are necessary the frock may be unbuttoned, opened out straightly, and the work will be immensely facilitated.

In pretty blue or sheel pink cotton crepe such a model would prove most Serviceable, as. it could be washed through, dried, and worn without being pressed.