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INVENTORY OF WARDROBE _
List your garments under the appropriate headings. Name each garment m 4
number it so that you will know later which one is referred to. For example, "bhic
wool dress" would be listed under the heading "Dresses."
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Selecting a fabric
Cotton.- l. Material which has been preshrunk will be so marked _
on the selvage. The word "sanforized" may appear. This means the
fabric has been scientifically shrunk. Look for this. A cotton which
has been sanforized will shrink very little when it is laundered. ·
' 2. Gently rub a small section of a fabric between the fingers to
determine the amount of starch or “sizing" in it. This test will cause
excessive starch to sift out and, if poor quality material, reveal widely
spaced threads. Many times starch is put into the fabric to make it
appear more closely woven. The less the sizing the better the material.
3. Fabrics in which the warp (lengthwise) and woof (crosswise)
threads are of the same size and number per square inch have better
wearing qualities than fabrics in which there is a great difference in t
the number of warp and woof threads. Heavy cords or threads run-
ning through the fabric decrease the wearing qualities.
Rayon.- Some think of rayon as a type of cloth or fabric that
comes in many textures, weights, and finishes. Actually, it is the basic
material from which these fabrics are made. lt is a textile fiber made ~
by a chemical process. lt has its own individual qualities just as
cotton or any other hber. Nature supplies the principal raw material ·
from which rayon is made—cellulose. The three processes for convert-
ing cellulose into rayon differ widely but in any case the manufactutti
is divided into three parts: (1) Changing cellulose into liquid fotmi -
(2) drawing the liquid into very fine streams; (3) changing the liquid
streams into solid filament and combining them into yarn. I
Rayon can be dyed and woven into a variety of materials. The
—l-H Club girl will End rayon fabrics more difficult to sew than thc (
cotton fabrics on which she has been working. lt frays readily when
cut and slips easily. ln choosing rayon fabric for the dress-up costume
select a firmly woven material. Some rayon fabrics launder satisfac
torily; others do not. Those which do are more practical for club (
girls. Rayon should be pressed with a warm iron, but never with (
a hot one. Rayon when wet should be handled very carefully as the _
yarn then is not strong.
Choosing a pattern  
For lu//, //1in girls who wish to look both shorter and heayier· (
Select soft. draped clothes rather than close-htting ones  -
Use contrasting two-piece dresses
Use wide belts of contrasting color , (
Use broadening lines, as wide panels in skirts, cup€S· }'0l*€S In  
skirt or waist of dress C

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For tall, overweight girls who wish to look shorter and more  
larked slender- I
ns the Select simple, well fitted clothes with a minimum of detail
which Select diagonal lines which add neither height nor width
I_ . For short, thin girls who wish t0 appear taller and heavier—
gets to Wear clothes in scale with figure. fabrics with small patterns
l cause Wear small accessories as jewelry and purse , -
Wid€ll` Select soft, fluffy fabrics I _ II
mk? it Avoid close»fitting dresses that accentuate thinness A I
afcllal Avoid too high heels and high—crowned hats
’SSW1S€l For short, stout girls who want to look taller and thinner-
jgtiil I Wear simply designed clothes
as mn_ Omit trimming details such as ruflles, bows, [olds, and draperies I
limphasize vertical lines in dress I  
ic that Keep the center of interest near the face to emphasize height
[C basic Wear narrow belts of the same color and fabric as the dress
r made · .·\void bias cuttings, contrasting cuffs and gloves, and large-but- I l
lusl at t<>¤ed sleeves _ _ I J
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lfucumi MAKING A DRESS-UP COSTUME I ,
;l form: - l·`ollow the suggestions given in Circular 884, "School l·`rot·ks." lor I   t
éliquid placing pattern on fabric, cutting, pinning, and basting.   I
LS. Thc ‘ Using proper seams I
lan [ll(“ [·'*F!1ll0l1 of scum '[`vpg of spam for T)’[J8 of Still"!
gy when s/tccr cotton for rayon l
;ostuUl€ Sl(l<‘ $C%l111s of bltiuse, Small french (ly/é”— l·`l‘et1cl1 (%") tl0Ul>l0 il
sati5W‘ Witt and shoulder ¤t/W" {mighecl stitched and overcast l `
or club , scam ol blouse
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binding binding
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Pattern.— Pattern for slip should conform to lines of dress. Full
skirts; may require full slips. Slips worn with dressy costumes may H
have dainty trimmings, as lace edging or hand finishes.
Scams.- Use french seams for soft fabric, if slip pattern is simple I]
with seams only on sides; use a plain seam restitched flat on right side (I
_ for princess or slips with several panels; use flat fell for materials
which fray easily. 1]
Neck hnis}1es.— French binding, shell edge and fitted facings are - g,
economical and attractive. Lace is appropriate for dressy slips. tl
Hem hnishcs.— Small hem (Ml") stitched by machine on edge and
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and haste. Insert the knot on the under side ol` the hem; work lmiii h
Fight to left. Take two heinining stitches in hen1_ then take il bllllflll A H
hole stitch over entire llClll. Pull this stitch tight, crumpling material. Ik
Repeat until entire hem is linishcd. This makes a tiny scalloped li1·111 _·
which is attractive on line tiiidcrwear. blouses and childreirs garments.
Shell moles.- Make as any hand-made tuck except at cxcn i111<·1- V
vals a buttonhole stitch is taken over the edge of the tuck. The leiigili
ol` the shell should be twice the width ol` the tuck. E
What to look for in ready-made underwear _
Club girls usually make only the slip. Other llH(lCI`g1Il`lllFlll` j
needed may be selected ready-made. Close—fitting panties, a brassicrtr
and girdle will probably complete the costume. \1Vhen you li111  g
these garments check them, as you do the garments you make. (lll
the following points: ?

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1 Full ·()olor.-~ l-[armonizes with dress. Pale enough to be worn with  
S ml lighter dresses. Will not fade with washing.
I’nbric.— Material has the following characteristics so that it makes
Simplt the proper foundation for the dress; smooth, firm, slick surface, threads
U Side tlo not slip when pulled between thumbs.
[€l`l¤l* Design.- Suited to the dress with which it is to be worn. Skirt of
the slip is wide enough for comfort. Cut on the right direction of
gs im goods. (If on bias, center front and center back are on true bias. If l l
· straight, center back and center front are on lengthwise thread.) —  
§€ and Fit.- Slip and panties ht smooth at waist and hips. Straps of slip V
right length. Skirt proper length for dress.
C()7l.l`f7'IlCffO72.— Seams securely stitched so they will not fray. Seams
. smooth and flat. Straps well put on. Decoration or trim will wear
and launder well. l
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CHARM AND BEAUTY THROUGH A HEALTHY, `|
WELL-GROOMED BODY l
Many feel that one has to be born beautiful. However, if you l
look around you, you will {ind that this is not the case. Start tlieck-
4 ing on your friends and acquaintances to see if a great deal of their l
i charm is not a result of a beautifully cared-for body, immaculate and 1 ·
attractive clothing, and a happy, radiant personality. Being well-  `
groonied means that one is clean and neat. Everyone who gives atten- 1 it
tion to his body improves his appearance and personality. Start with i y
CWM _ ll1€ lllIl€l` body, Plenty of rest, right; food, exercise, proper elimi11ati011, l  
k hom illld pleasant thoughts keep the body in good condition. Witlloltl i
)uu(,H. hfallll ll l$ illllclclllt to keep interested in caring for the body, in main» `
Memr li*lllll1g`gt1<>d posture, and showing response to grooming. A pl`0g1`·’lm
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lke- Ul] length? slip straps clean and not showing; stocking $@81115
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4. Good posture: sit, stand, and walk with body well poised and
balanced. Make it a habit.
lf a girl carries through this scheme for a healthy wellgroomed
body and has her mind lighted by happy thoughts, no doubt she will  n R
be beautiful. `
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Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics: College Gf Agrlsujxzil
and Home Economics. University of Kentucky, and the United states Departmvm 0 tsoi
culture, cooperating. Thomas P. Cooper, Director. Issued in furtherance ol ih? A°*
May a and June ao, 1914. _ .. .
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