PRACTICAL LESSONS IN MILLINERY.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume V, Issue 41, 11 October 1890, Page 15

PRACTICAL LESSONS IN MILLINERY.

BRIDESMAIDS HAT ANU NEW TRAVELLING HOOD.

//.iff;* GREAT many bridesmaids have worn the JwAa broad-brilnmed round hats, trimmed with ostrich feathers, such as we have sketched in our first illustration this week. These hats are extremely stylish ami lady-like looking, zIOt ani l occasions, the colour Ireing, K of course, in accordance. For the purpose first mentioned, that of wear for bridesmaids, they are made in cream, crushed strawberry, blush pink, maize, etc., all colours being obtainable in straw now ; for ordinary wear, fawn, dark brown, dark green, or black, with the addition of a coloured butterfly to relieve the sombreness, all being equally becoming. The small crowns of these shapes are quite low, and almost hidden by the long feathers, a knot of ribbon fastening them on the left side of the brim.

Many brides only travel a short distance, and the dainty hat or bonnet that completes their 4 going away ’ costume, suffices them, but there are others, who contemplating a sea voyage, or long railway journey, would do well to provide themselves with more comfortable and serviceable headgear. For those who have to travel a good many hours’ journey to their pastures new, we strongly recommend the making of a travelling hood such as we have sketched as illustration No. 2 this week. Those who have not invested in one of these cosy head-dresses have no idea what a thorough comfort they are for a long journey by rail orboat, and for night travelling they are indispensable. They need not be at all objectionably conspicuous, and are certainly becoming, which cannot generally be said of articles that are recommended for comfort or sense, unluckily, as it makes young ladies with a keen sense to appearance shy of adopting them —a feeling we may call foolish perhaps, but must admit to be natural, and excusable to some extent.

Our model is of very dark blue cloth, lined with silk the same colour, tied with dark blue ribbon, ami worked round the edges with featherstitch in dark blue silk ; it is easily made, the head part being cut half circle shape, amt the cape or curtain from it on the straight. These hoods may be made pretty in a variety of colours, according of course to the cloak or costume to be worn with it, ami a spray of Howers worked in crewels looks well ; for instance—a dark brown hood, with spray of tinted autumn leaves is tasteful and pretty. This hood is also very pretty made either to match the dust-cloak or the dress. A soft niching round the edge looks even better than the stitching. It is useful to all travellers, whether blushing brides, or married ladies of various ages, or 4 unapproprdated blessings.’