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A FEW words of introduction are necessary to explain this attempt to o f tho s e simplify the garments , who have not yet been fortunate enough e to njoy the freedom and comfort O f a more hygienic form of clothing.

In these days when so much has been done for children , it seems strange to find such hundreds and thousands of them still suffering from the

burden of too many clothes . M y attention was first drawn to this subject some years ago, when I P Law E H visited the oor Schools of ngland . ere the superabundance of E clothing worn by the children of the S tate was very marked . xcellent

material was supplied, strong and durable, but the q uantity used on the E children was pitiful . arly V ictorian patterns were for the most part

used , and underneath the pleats and gathers the children looked swollen N . ot and shapeless only did one regret the waste of good material, but the labour of the w ashing- day must have been so unnecessarily great and f O f the discom ort the children was O bvious.

' D - m oubtless to day this is improved in our S tate schools, but i our e M lementary schools there is as yet but little improvement . edical ‘ inspection has revealed much that is deplorable in this respect , and it would seem that the moment has come to introduce some simpler for m

of clothing that m ay be gradually adopted in the schools . L t ~ e us first consider what is worn by the ele mentary school child . The girls are the worst o ff. First they wear a thick vest and bunchy flannel e tte F Of chemise . lannelette drawers over or under some sort stays — — T often boned follow. hen two or three petticoats gathered or pleated

into a waistband or more Often attached to a body, or two bodies , not O infrequently three bodies of varying sizes . ver this is a bunchy frock, he . T often kilted, and a pinafore garments are of varying sizes , some are much too tight, some too large, and there is little freedom of limb, such as we would see. Dr A L : I n a recent medical report, . rkle writes of iverpool children T Large numbers were stitched into their clothes . hey wore them The ot night and day . air never g to their skin, m any of them wore far xii I N TROD UCTI ON W too many clothes . hile examining one little girl , I found three bodices O f l and a pair corsets , then another O d velvet dress which fastened at the " A - O f - fiv e back . well known teacher physical exercises found forty girls Of fl an n el e tt e out fifty wearing stays with steel busks , two pink petticoats fl ann e l e t te heavily pleated round the waist and a red petticoat and dress . Each child had from twelve to twenty thicknesses O f material round her waist . A pply your mind , says our latest exponent of educational systems, “ ’ Dr M . ontessori , to the simplification of the child s garment, even if you are led into such an unh eard - O f innovation as fastening the little waists ' ’ Le t w h c hil r n and dresses up the front . me wonder y d e s clothes should " all be fastened at the back . S fl uch , then , brie y, are the reasons why this book has been compiled . C ookery books and garde ning books have been pouring out lately, but no book has yet appeared with simple patterns and instruction s for the ’ simplification of children s garments , to help those mothers who make their ’ children s clothes to save their material , to save their stitches to save the — , toil of washing day, and to render their children more free and healthy in

the end .

To drill a school child in tight bodies and trodden - down boots is s worse than useles , to teach it breathing exercises when it is bundled up

- fitt in in numbers of ill g garments is to do more harm than good . B u t neither parents nor teachers are entirely to blame for this state of Th things . e more enlightened parents are already beginning to adopt O f a more sanitary style clothing for their children . B u t the poorer parents depend on philanthropy , and here philanthropy fails them . It is to the G uilds O f W ork and working parties that we must look for T help in this direction . hey must improve their patterns an d simplify T their garments . hey must give up crocheting petticoats and knitting woolly caps ; the gathered chemise and fl annel e tte petticoats must give

- fittin l g , way to c oser garments which are not so easy to manufacture , Le t members of these Guilds recall the apparel O f their own children , m with their little war free garments , before they undertake the task Of ff Of clothing the poor child in quite a di erent style clothes . W hat we have found so comfortable, let us hasten to give them w hatever the cost , . The paper patterns given here are O f the very simplest description . T ' hey have all been professionally cut, from the author s own designs . The ’ illustrations show how they fit . A table of children s sizes has been Of G made for the use uilds and working parties . Members of these will ’ d o well to note the length of children s arms when they are , making

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TO which comes the obvious answer that no hard and fast rule can be laid

N n , , down . evertheless, havi g found various garments comfortable free

and healthy for children of more educated parents , common sense would seem to dictate that these lines should be commended to the parents of

the less enlightened .

You dress your boys fairly sensibly, said a school doctor to a group “ Of parents attending the medical inspection of their children , but you Yo u dress your girls like lunatics . should give your girls three

garments, a warm combination , knickers suspended from the shoulder by "

. a body, and a straight frock . In winter you can add a vest The Public Health Department of the Borough C ouncil of C roydon

have been public spirited enough to issue a printed sheet . with an

account of desirable clothing for their school children . 0 i s i All seem to agree that a combination garment, that chem se and ’

h . The drawers combined , is the best foundation for a c ild s clothing addition Of long sleeves to this garment makes it of more value as a Bu t complete garment for children o f all sizes . under this heading will The be found a full discussion on the subject . pattern here given

resembles a chemise or shirt at the back, the legs are left free . A receipt for knitted combinations in soft vest wool has been written Mo G . s e . specially for this book by Miss H . y y The next garment accepted by those interested in a more hygienic

form Of clothing is the knickerbocker, or wide , loose breeches gathered D in at the knee, as worn by the utch , now commonly known as knickers The D or bloomers. pattern given here is less full than the original utch

The fl at - knicker. knickers are put into a band they are double seated and L gathered into a very loose band at the knee . inings can be cut from T the same pattern . hese knickers should hang from a body in order not T to cut the waist. his body pattern has been carefully designed . It ou t buttons up the front, and is long to take the place of stays, which are

unnecessary for the school child under fourteen , anyhow. O n to this body

hang the suspenders as well as the knickers, and the whole can be taken o n o ff and in one piece, though detached for washing. The body is

designed for small boys as well as for girls of all ages . e After thes two garments, perhaps the jersey is of chief importance h A . for the growing c ild very simple receipt is given here . It is made

- with a turn down collar, which looks neat with a tie . The jersey is better for boys than a waistcoat . They grow quickly in breadth of chest, and the waistcoat is apt to cut them across, while the jersey is loose and elastic . For boys little trousers , and for girls plain skirts to IN TROD UC TI ON xv T match are pretty . hese worn directly over the knickers look particularly workmanlike, and are comfortable and easily made . P atterns are given for skirts of all sizes , and trousers for boys of four years Old . T hen there is a pattern for the drill frock , straight and plain , and hanging from the shoulders . I t has been adopted in nearly all the

C . L. C . schools for drill , and worn over a coloured or white blouse , looks f . O h very smart I t consists a straig t piece of material, with two box T pleats in front and behind , and just slips over the head . he same pattern is adapted for a pinafore, or, with a yoke , for a summer frock . S th uch a dress as this reduces garments , and

- f creates a revolution on washing day . stead O endless little petticoats C i and hemises , the mothe with combinat ons and knicker linings or washing knickers, with a body every alternate week or so . Bu t where are the white pinafores ? Must they always be white ? Every French child wears to school a black overall with high neck and The " ff . C long sleeves e ect is neat but very gloomy . ould not our English children wear coloured pinafores at school ? If some O f these could be made by philanthropic workers in casement cloth , print or brown d hollan , the idea would soon be taken up, and the mother would be saved the washing of at least two pinafores for each child per week, while the school would profit by the bright patches of colour. Another garment which we would urge on working par ty leaders is the nightgown , a garment which we consider a necessity , but which is NO W O considered in very poor homes as a luxury . that pen windows at night are being urged on the community , it is more than ever important that the children O f the poor should have nightgowns instead of sleeping The in their day clothes or nothing. patterns here are very simple , suitable for either boys or girls . Fo r For young children a kimono pattern is given as a frock. elder girls a frock pattern will be found with body and skirt stitched together into a narrow band . I t buttons from neck to knee like a tunic , and can A t 1 0—1 a therefore be easily washed . the ages of 3 girl is apt to be untidy about the waist, and the usual blouse and skirt seldom unite quite comfortably under the waistband . F G G B o inally, the patterns for making uniforms for irl uides and y S O O Scouts have been included . ften the raising of a patrol depends on

- limited funds , and home made uniforms with these patterns can give great satisfaction . — O ne feature will be found throughout the presence O f pockets and I N TROD UC TI ON

- m pocket handkerchiefs. This is very important . For si plicity the pockets can be stitched on outside the garment—just large enough to

- hold a pocket handkerchief. V ery cheap handkerchiefs can be made out handker of madapolan , a few yards of which will make dozens of school

chiefs, strong, serviceable, and not too harsh . I t is taken fo r granted in the following pages that those who use this T . he book can already cut out and sew, hence the directions are brief

w - patterns are cut to size, and , unless other ise specified, half inch turnings

should be allowed all round . P atterns , illustrations , and explanations are all marked with the same

number, in order to minimise trouble . P L E G AR M E NTS C H I L DR E N

C MB I N I O AT ONS .

P atter n I l s tr a tio s . I l u ns . a . . b. l 6 , in 3 size I , I . , . .

D i i n of G a m t —The escr pt o r en combination garment, that is, combined

chemise and drawers , is now usually accepted as the best garment to be A nd worn next the skin for children Of school age . yet the combination

is not a popular garment among poor parents , partly because they have n never realized the increased comfort an d freedom to childre , and partly The because it has hitherto been difficult to get a good pattern . pattern given here is cut somewhat shorter in the leg than most patterns in f order to obviate this di ficulty, but it makes a thoroughly comfortable

m . The garment, as it hangs straight fro shoulder to knee back is full,

and folded across into a band at the waist, the knees hang loose, with no T bands, and the fronts merely button to the waist line . his makes them L suitable to wear under closed kn ickers . ong sleeves are urged for

winter wear. If j oined up the back they take no extra material , whereas

they contribute a great deal of extra warmth to the child , especially

if it wears a jersey, the sleeve of which is very airy . The same pattern makes a warm pyjama sleeping - suit for children

- 4 7 by adding 45 inches to the length , and buttoning the suit right down .

- Hygiene now demands a closed night garment for young children . — M aterial s ug g e sted Hygienic authorities have not yet decided P b . whether it is etter to wear wool or cotton next the skin erhaps, on Th O f . e the whole , the idea cotton is gaining ground favourite material fl anne l e tt e among the poor is undoubtedly , which is entirely a cotton fl nn el e tte material . C heap a is a very dangerous material, and, if it must

. Bu t be used , should be washed with borax in the water a good many fl 6 fl 61. annelettes , over a yard , are no more in ammable than calico of the B 2 SI M P LE GARM ENTS FOR CHI LDREN

i same price . Therefore most emphat cally we would set our face against ' 6d c/zeap fl annele ttes and buy no fl an ne l e tte for children s clothes under . a T fl an n l tte s 6 . he e e yard , 3 inches wide very cheap are much narrower, hence more material must be bought . The outcry about infl ammable fl annel e tte has led to the production of “ N n - fl annel e tte a material called o Flam , which is a passed through a ni n fl ammab l e chemical process rendering it u . This process apparently makes it less absorbent than the ordinary materials of the same price, ’ N on - until it has been many times washed . Flam is sold at most drapers . 1 I t runs rather narrow, 3 inches , at I t is more expensive than t flannel e te, due to the process through which it has to pass to render it

- fir e proof. Of S tronger and more durable than either these, and suitable for

- - combinations , is the much despised grey scoured calico, or the yet Th stronger unbleached calico . e prices and widths run much the same The as the white calico . dressing in the cheap white calicoes is very deceptive, and after the first washing the garment is often reduced to a m ere rag . t - i sh 6 A fin d. good, soft calico can be bought at si a yard , 3 inches, at ’ t o any draper s, and workers are advised get this , though a good twill calico at the same price is heavier and warmer for combinations . O f If children wear these garments calico , they will require a knitted vest underneath in winter (see page R l fl . T fl nn l a d . e s 8 r d. an ea annel is costly here are to be bought at , o , d

I s . a yard , but they cannot be guaranteed not to shrink at this low price. A u nde r cl othi Th ertex cellular material is a good deal used for rig . e

861. 23 . 0 price ranges from to a yard, 3 inches W ide . Dr D . 1 5 . 6d. 0 in eimel has made a linen mesh at a yard, 3 inches wide, two qualities, heavy and light . — D L - r . C ahman otton wool material is also expensive, but very u 2 . 1 3 . d 6 . d rable and unshrinking 3 inches , yard . A z a— V 1 I S d. like iyella is excellent for wash and wear, 3 inches , . 4 5 yard .

AMOUNT OF M ATER A RE U RE D AND C OST FOR COMB N I L Q I I ATIONS.

ears old . 4 1 0 ears old . y y 1 3 year s old . C B OM I NATI ONS 3

AMOUNT OF MATERI AL RE U RED FOR S E E Q I L PING SUI T.

ears old. r 4 y 7 yea s old .

M A E E T E SUR M N S R EQUI R ED.

rs old . 1 ars l t o yea 3 ye o d .

Height C hes t Sleeve N ec k . Shoulder to knee Sh oulder to wais t

— T o C ut O u t and M ak e C ombinations for a C hild ag ed 4 This requires I f t Qyards o material . O u t of the first i yard cut 2 backs and a sleeve P 2 ( attern leaving I inch all round for turnings, and 5 inches at knee for hem . O u t of the next yard cut the 2 fronts and the other

. C u t 8 I sleeve a band finished to inches by inch for back.

P . For sleeves, take attern IX , which is cut for a child aged 7. Make I a fold } inches right down back fold, thus making it 3 inches narrower h T 1 t an it is at present . hen from the top measure 3 inches down and 1 H 6 add ; inches for the wrist hem . aving cut sleeve thus, measure inches up back fold and 1 3s inches along wrist. Fold material from T point to point and stitch . his leaves sleeves measuring 7 inches

1 4 I . T e at wrist, 3} inches at armhole, and 3 inches back length her — 6 2 2 2 . S th are now pieces cut backs , fronts , and sleeves titch e o r two top centre backs together, and , according to the material, hem

- S herring bone them . titch shoulder seams, side seams , legs, and sleeves, leaving the entire front open as well as the back up to centre waist. T ake a piece of tape about Ainch wide , or crossway cut pieces of t the material, and face back the fronts from neck to leg seam , and pas k leg seam up backs to w aist line. I n the same way face back nec Now I and run a string through . wrap over the two backs for inch 8 I the and gather t o size of back . Lay a piece of tape inches by inch on O n th wrong side and stitch the two r aw edges just meeting into it . e right side stitch a band of the material finished to 8 inches by I inch . 4 SI M P LE GARMENTS F OR CHI LDREN

- - Stitch in the sleeves , putting the under seam exactly to side seam, P . . ut and gathering slightly at shoulder, the convex side to the front o n buttons and work buttonholes on the right side of the garment, th remembering that right fastens over left in the case of a girl, and e i The e e. c onverse in the case of a boy. low st button should be at wa st lin — : d . P T o C u t O ut and M ak e a S leeping S uit for Child ag e 4 roceed

e xactly as in the last description , only cut the legs 45 inches longer and I I I i n instead of hemming them , gather into a band inches by nch whe i finished. Also put buttons and buttonholes the ent re way down the

- S ee L b. front and up the back to waist line. ( Illustration ) —T To C u t Out and M ak e Combinations for Child ag e d 7. his requires

- La 1 of l § yards of 36 inch material. y the paper pattern on 3 in ches 2 material and cut 2 backs . From the remaining strip at the side cut n half sleeves, making a join up the back and savi g I yard of material.

2 . Take the other 3 1 inches and cu t fronts , and the other sleeve in the

same way. To 8 cut the sleeves, proceed as explained above till they measure A f i I I . e nches at wrist, 5 inches in length, and 4 inches at armhole als The hem may be needed to hem up wristband . back band should I I measure O inches by I inches. To C u t u nd M k i S f — to O t a a e S leep ng uit or Child ag ed 7. Add 1 yard

9 h G last description , and cut legs 4} inc es longer than pattern . ather 1 2 1 B n into ankle bands inches by 3 inches when finished . utton dow

the entire front and up back to waist. T o C u t Out and M k e omb inat i s for a Gi l a e r — 2 s a C on r g o. O u t of yard o f 2 2 T material cut fronts and backs . his will involve a false hem at A n knees . extra Ayard is needed for the sleeves , which will also require 2 false hems , so that } yards will cut this garment more comfortably . For

P . I m 1 8 cut sleeves, take attern IX , cut for a child of 3, easure inches, and M 6 o ff . I at wrist easure inches up back fold , I inches at wrist, take point S t o . 1 point and stitch up leeve must be finished to 0 inches at wrist,

I I 8 . B 1 0 7 at armhole, inches length ack band inches by 1 & inches . To C ut and M k C in io for Gi a I — a e omb at ns rl g ed 3 . There is no paper p attern given for this size except sleeve (Pattern but it is easily cut

1 0- - from the year old pattern , adding 5 inch extra to the turnings, that is

1 inch all round . 2 8 From ? yards, fold 3 inches and cut 2 backs. From another 38 i 2 2 2 2 h nches cut fronts and from the remaining inches cut sleeves , whic c an Th be made with false hems . e back band should measure I 3 inches I by % inches .

ED RECEI PT F OR KNI TTED C OMB I NAT I ONS FOR C HI LD AG 7.

Mo s e . G . (Specially written for this book by Miss H. y y )

a tion 0 I ll ustr I . . — Des crip tion of G arment For young children this is a very cheap and T c omfortable garment and quite simple to knit . here are no buttons, o nly a string at the neck, and the garment resembles a woven combination if knitted in soft wool. ' o S st d — Be n N W o l ug g e e . Paton s evis vest wool or any unshrinkable vest wool which can be procured in white or natural colour at any wool ' 1 0 shop or draper s . I t should be knitted on 4 knitting needles , size , pointed at either end .

M T R E R ED A OUN QUI AND C OST.

l . 4 years o d 7 year s old .

oz s . of e t wool at 2 d . z . l 4 v s fi 6 o s of vest w oo at 25d .

1 061. s sle e . s . 4 l ( hort ev ) I 3 . (sh ort s eeve ).

E E E M ASUR M NTS R EQUIRED.

ears old . e l 4 y 7 y ar s o d .

Shoulder to knee S leeve — Receipt C ast on 56 stitches (for the knee) placing I 6 on the first and 2 4 . 2 2 last needles and on the second needle Knit 4 rounds of plain,

2 purl . K 2 th . P . 5 round lain nit two more plain rounds .

P . 2 8th round . lain I ncrease I stitch at the beginning of the round 6 COM BI NATI ONS 7

I R and s titch in the last stitch but one . epeat the last four rounds I I P r d h : . t th . times . 73 and 74 rounds lain 7s round : same as 28th round

R . th P epeat these 3 rounds 7 times 97 round : lain , turn at the end of the O n of l e r o r o nds round and work the pe part the g in ws instead of u , thus

— I I 4 I sl r ow S lip , knit 3, increase , purl to within stitches of the end of the row and knit these plain . 8 SI MPLE GARM EN TS F OR CHI LDREN — R 2 6 . 2 nd r ow P fi . — lain , slip the rst stitch epeat these rows times I 5flz r ow S ame as first row. Slip the stitches on to a piece of wool or a spare needle to wai t whi le the second leg is knitted . 6 For this, cast on 5 stitches and knit exactly as described for the first

leg until the 97th round is reached . — T n I . 97th r ou d Knit 4, increase , knit plain to the end urn and work 1 back thus : S lip , knit 3, purl to within 4 stitches of the end of the row, knit Ri eat 2 l fi p these rows 7 times , a ways slipping the rst stitch in each row . — 1 7th r ow Plain , knit the last stitch together with the first stitch of

the other leg piece, and continue to knit plain all the stitches of this

I . second leg, thus making long row nd lon r ow — I 2 g Slip , knit 3 , purl until the 7 centre stitches are

or l . reached , knit these plain , p to within 4 of the end of the row Knit

these plain . r d r ow — I 2 3 Slip , knit to the 7 centre stitches , knit together, knit 3,

I I . slip , knit , pass the slipped stitch over, knit to the end of the row ln r ow — I 4 Slip , knit 3, purl to the centre 5 stitches, knit these plain,

purl to within 4 stitches of the end , knit these plain . — 5th r ow Plain . — h 61h r ow Same as 4t row. th r ow — 2 I 7 Knit plain to the centre 5 stitches, knit together, knit , f I I O . slip , knit , pass the slipped stitch over, knit to the end the row r ow —S I es lip , knit 3, purl to the centre 3 stitch , knit these, purl

end . knit to within 4 stitches of the , these plain . k — gf r ow Plain . I th r ow — o —Same as 8th row. I I I/r r ow S I 2 Knit until the centre 3 stitches are reac hed , lip , knit

together, pass the slipped stitch over . knit plain to end . i z ik r ow —S I e lip , knit 3, purl to within 4 stitches of nd. Knit these

plain . — 1 th r ow P . R 2 3 lain epeat these rows 9 times . ’ 2na r ow — r 3 Same as ath row . — r d r ow 1 6 e 33 Knit plain until only stitches are l ft unworked . Place the needle with the first 1 6 stitches upon it behind these stitches and knit I stitch from each needle together in the same way as when casting 1 6 o ff the toe of a sock , thus decreasing stitches and forming the back The wrap. work now forms a round again . Arrange the stitches com C OM BI NATI ONS 9 fo r tab l 8 y for working in rounds, placing of the wrap stitches on the first 8 r d needle and on the 3 needle .

Knit 4 5 plain rounds . a r m/roles o 6 2 . W T divide for the knit 4 , turn and purl 9 ork alternate rows of plain and purl upon these 9 2 stitches for 40 rows and cast C IT. Recommence where you divided and work alternate rows of plain and 0 purl upon t—he remaining 93 stitches for 4 rows . st r ow 2 off . W 1 4 I Knit 4 , cast 45 , knit to the end ork 9 more rows 2 upon these last 4 stitches for the shoulder and cast O ff. S ew va . W ork the second shoulder in the same y y the shoulder seams . F r s leev e i o the , beg nning at the bottom of the armhole pick up and knit A 80 stitches . rrange them comfortably on three needles . — I s l r ou nd Plain . 2 nd r ou nd — I n 2 2 Knit , k it together, knit to within stitches of the end R S 1 I . of the round, lip , knit , pass the slipped stitch over epeat these

2 rounds until only 56 stitches remain . W 20 i 2 2 off. Then work rounds of ribb ng, plain , purl, and cast ith a bone crochet hook work the following edging round the neck . ‘ — e 2 I st r ou nd I d ouble croch t in the first stitch , 3 chain , miss

I i n . R stitches of the knitting, double crochet the next stitch epeat from ‘ — I I 2nd r ou nd 3 chain , double crochet in the first loop, 3 chain , R double crochet i n next loop . ep eat from

Break Off and d am in all loose ends .

Make a crochet chain to r u n through the firs t round O f crochet . KNI TTED C O MBI NATI O NS FO R C H I LD AGE D 4

ion c I ll us tr at I .

— 2 2 Receipt C ast on 48 stitches, and knit plain purl for 3 inches 2 th for the knee. Knit 3 plain rounds. Increase stitches every 4 round

1 ale. 1 6 I 2 for I 5 rounds till there are 3 stitches ( 5) on needles, and T r ows r ou nds 1 6 on the middle needle . hen knit in instead of , knitting 6 plain rows and purled rows alternately, and always knitting plain '

stitches at both ends to give strength to the open part of the leg. At the same time increase I stitch every pl ain round after the 6 plain 1 stitches have been knitted till . you have 43 stitches left on one needle, 3 N 6 . ow e on another, 1 on middle needle knit the other leg in xactly the th end O f same way , only increasing every 4 round at the the row instead

of at the beginning till you have the second leg like the first, and 43 h 80 . t e i. e. 1 3 1 1 6 stitches, or for each leg Join fronts together, 2 r ows 1 60 plain stitches, and continue knitting in the whole stitches 6 alternate rows plain and purl . Keep the plain stitches at the end of 1 2 each back needle, but decrease the centre front stitches every plain

row, one at each end , till there are none left . Knit on for 5 inches in T rows . hen to close the back and make a wrap , place the two back 6 6 needles with the plain stitches, to which add another

i . e. 1 2 stitches on each back needle, parallel to one another, and knit 1 2 them together, thus reducing the garment body by stitches . It has 1 2 1 6 already been red uced by in centre front, so there are 3 stitches left. o T Knit these plain r und and round for 4 inches . hen divide stitches

exactly into back and front for armholes . Knit back needles backwards 68 and forwards ( stitches) for 3; inches and cast off. L 2 Then knit front stitches for 35 inches. eaving 0 stitches at either off 28 20 end for shoulders, cast stitches in middle for neck . Knit rows 20 2 C off on each stitches for shoulders. ast , and sew on to the last 20

stitches of back, already cast off. L Finish neck according to instructions on page 9. ong sleeves are

preferable, although they involve another ounce of wool . 0 For sleeves pick up 7 stitches, and decrease under arm every alternate

row till 48 stitches are left. For a long sleeve knit in all from armhole 1 1 2 2 2 inches, and rib plain purl the last inches . A short sleeve can be W Off . ended at 4 inches hen finished, from S houlder to kn ee should 2 1 1 measure 3 inches under armholes, across chest inches. T hese knitted combinations should, if possible , be washed in lux, with moderately warm water, and dried as quickly as p ossible . 1 0 BO D AND NI CK ER Y K S .

P attern I ll 6 . tr atio s . a . . . us n . I I , in 3 sizes I I , I I

Des i ti of Ga nt —T cr p on rme his is practically one garment, made in two

parts . I t has been carefully designed to go on comfortably over the

- The long sleeved combinations . body, which buttons down the front , e takes the place of stays , which are now considered unn cessary for girls a of school age. For small boys it takes the place of braces . It is m de w h ith hig neck, large armholes , and no sleeves, rather extra long, to T reach 4 inches at least below the waist . he lower part is made double

to give both warmth and support to that part of the body requiring it, and

at either side are stitched suspenders , knitted in cotton (see page to O n keep up the stockings as well as to hold down the body . the waist

line are buttons to which the kn ickers are attached . In the case of girls these are placed 2 inches behind the S ide seam in order to minimize the number of buttons req uired for the back of the knickers for small boys

these buttons are placed on the side seams . ’ The girls knickers are designed expressly for warmth and comfort . T They are intended to take the place of petticoats . hey are quite plain The in front, with no darts or gathers . back is gathered or pleated into

a band , which buttons over the front band to the buttons behind side The seams on waist line . knees are gathered or pleated into a specially T wide band . here is no doubt elastic is neater and quicker to sew in , but it is inadvisable to use elastic at all for youn g children if it can be

avoided , as it is apt to be too tight, and thus bad for their circulation . The pattern will be fo u nd to be specially long in the seat and short in

le s ' thu s : T the g , m ore resembling a petticoat hese knickers are easily cut out of already existing petticoats , which have usually a great amount The of fulness in them . reason why girls should wear closed knickers has been a much disputed one , there are obvious advantages and dis advantages . M a i s sted —T ter al ug g e . aking the question all round , perhaps there is

I I 1 2 SI M PLE GARM ENTS FOR CHI LDREN nothing better than a strong blue drill for both body and knickers. M r nav d r ill ost d ills run narrow , but there is a good wide y on the market ’ H E d . Th e N 0 m . known as orrocks s , 4 inches wide, at i a yard er are ’ nu r ses cloth 2 8 n d other strong materials known as , i ches wide , at 95 " less ’

6 a. strong, 3 inches wide, at fi A strong twilled calico would be equally fl ann good , but any elettes would be out of place , for there must be some W strength in these bodies . ith regard to the knickers , for summer wear ’ ca ment cloth a navy drill or nurses cloth, or se is both clean and comfortable,

B u t - and , worn over combinations , quite warm enough . for all round lto clot/z r o h and r ead nav ser e me n u . wear there is nothing like y g , , or g y T fi hese run in good wide widths , and it is easy to get a good strong stu , — d The 0 1 5 . 1 3 . . 4 50 inches wide at ol d. or 33 a yard serge knickers will M a require some sort of lining. any workers will be re dy to run up a calico lining on the knicker pattern , to be buttoned into the serge knickers, T a but for those too poor or too busy there is an alternative . ack a c lico lining into the seat of the knickers only, similar to that used in cycling

. A z a 0 knickers , which is easily put in , and easily washed , 3 inches, 5 a 1 . 43 ; is very warm and durable for knickers , and can be procured in navy blue.

M EA U REM N E S E TS R QU I RED .

ears old . e ar s ol t o ea l . 4 y 7 y d. y rs o d 1 3 years old.

2 8 inc hes 34 inc hes 38 inch es 1 2 1 3 1 5 I 6 2 1 23 2 5 2 6 27 I I 1 2 1 3 25 27 2 9 I I 1 2 1 3

A MOUNT or M ATER A R E U R ED A N I L Q I D COST.

l ears o d. ears ol d . 1 0 4 y 7 ears o ld . 1 y y 3 years o ld .

T o C ut O u t and M ak B dy and Kn k s for C i a e — e o ic er h ld g d 4. Take the

I 4 S I M P LE GARM EN TS FOR CHI LDREN

and b u tt o nhol e s d ow n and neck with crossway strips, put buttons and B e n i i the front . sure there is a stro g button in centre front on wa stl ne and 2 fair- sized buttons set on waistline 2 inches behind side seam for F knickers to button on to . rom the lowest edge

of S ide seams stitch firmly the suspenders . These

can be made of elastic or knitted cotton . The

. S e e latter will wash and wear the best ( receipt, page These have a loop at the end corresponding

to buttons on the stockings (see p . to take G n the place of garters . arters , to keep the stocki gs

up , must be tied tight round the leg, and they are

often lost, while the suspenders are more per

manent and wholesome, though they lose their A value if the button comes off the stocking. piece of tape sewn on to the stocking answers the purpose

as well as a button , as it ties round the loop on the sus pende n A good rule for cutting out knickers for a child up t o 1 0 years O l d is to make the W idth 1 5 times T 1 the length . hus , if the length is 3 inches , the F 1 6 1 . width would be 3 5 9% inches old yd. material not narrower than 36 inches (most knicker 0 materials run to 4 inches), and cut the knickers 1 3 inches long by wide . I f the material is 1 8 1 T narrow, or 9 inches will do . hen stitch up the 2 La front seams and the 2 back seams . y the

front seam over back seam , and this will give you

the leg seams , which must be stitched up carefully, se e ing that the 4 intersecti ng seams at the seat are

together. If there are any pieces over, it is a good

plan to double seat the knickers , as the wear comes

on this part. G ather or pleat the knees into a 1 1 band finished to 3 inches by inch. Face the t 1 h placket hole , the fron has an underwrap inc , 8 1 gather the back into a band , finished to inches by % inches, and put t he 1 8 fronts plain into a band, finished to inches by 1 % inches . W ork buttonholes at the extreme ends of front bands and back bands , so that 2 — when buttoned to the body a 4 inch waist is given .

I f w li nin s these knickers are in serge they ill need g , to take out and B OD Y AND KNI CK ERS 1 5

. ou t w wash For these , from the same pattern , but allo no turnings make them up in the same way , but hem the knees so that they are shorter

H m . . e than the serge knickers the tops, and button or tack into knickers A n easier form of lining, invented by a poor working mother, is to cut a piece of washing material as if double seating the knickers, and tack The it about 5 inches up front and back and down leg. shape would be r not unlike that of a d ess pr eserver. I t would be of real service if garments made by guilds of work and working parties would tack in some such pieces of washing material to S how the poorer mothers what can be done cheaply and easily in this direction . u u n hi a e —One T o C t O t a d M ak e B ody and K nick ers for C ld g d 7. yard

- 0 w aii d . of 4 inch material ill make body knickers alike, if carefully , cut ff If the material is di erent for body and knickers, the amount bought

Bu 0 . must be 1 5 yards . t suppose the material to be 4 inches wide

Place leg pattern and 2 fronts on the top half of material , the second leg

2 . T and backs on the lower part, and leave selvages for bands hese bands should measure w hen finished

1 1 1 Knee band 5 inches by 2 inches 1 B 1 2 . ack 1 0 2 giving total waist of 5 inches Front 1 7 1 5

M 1 ake up as explained on pages 1 3 and 4 . hi a ed 1 0 — e To C u t Out and M ak e B ody and K nick ers for C ld g . O n and

- The a a half yards of 40 inch material . body must be finished to } yard ,

- e. 1 8 . T i . inches long hus the 5 inch piece for the double waist fold can w be made of a piece of stout calico . As the girls gro older rather stronger material is required for these bodies , and a good drill lined throughout with strong calico would hardly be too much to take the place

. of stays . I f the material is narrow, face the fronts back with false hems The width of knickers for 1 0 and 1 3 years old should be less than for

I f . 4 and 7, and i times length is su ficient L 1 ay the whole ; yards of material out, and place as directed for child The s ho u ld me as u r e of 7. bands

Knee band finished to 1 6 inches by I é’ inches

Back I O 1 5 giving waist 26 I nches. Front 1 8 1 5 —T To C u t O u t and M ak e B ody and K nick ers for Child ag ed 1 3 . his will

- w 1 0 require 2 yards of 40 inch material. Follo instructions for years old 1 6 S I M PLE GARM ENTS FOR CHI LDREN

“ 2 a n ; and cut by this pattern , adding inches to legs, and extra ainch the 5 inch for turnings . The bands should measure

Knee band 1 6 inches by 1 51 inches 2 Back I O giving waist 7 inches. Front 1 9 V To cut knickers for Pattern I I I .

I I . a .

To K i t S s e e s — 2 I n u p nd r Take knitting needles , 5 , and strong

1 0 . white knitting cotton , and cast on stitches Knit plain , backwards T 1 and forwards , for about 9 inches . ake 3 stitches , and knit about 0

. W i rows, to make a loop for button on stocking Knit these 3 stitches, th

1 0 off. 3 stitches at the other end of the stitches , and cast The s e can b e The susp enders used instead of elastic. cost is very tr fli I ng . DR I FRO C K O V ERA NI GHTGOW N PI F LL , LL, , NA O R E.

P atter n I I I . . I I a I I I 6 I . c , in 3 sizes Illustrations , . , I I ". .

Dr ill Fr ock. — Descript ion of G arments This pattern is expressly designed for ' T children s drill and school games . here is a great d e mand for such

garments in elementary and secondary schools , and they are much to be T . l encouraged for school wear hey are made of blue serge, quite p ain , 2 A n with only box pleats . older person requires 3 box pleats , but as each

box pleat means additional work as well as additional material , these

2 2 . T frocks are made with in front and behind hey are set into bands , nd w B u t a slip over the head ith no opening . they can be made with a

button on the band and a buttonhole on the shoulder strap if preferred . T v d hey are to be worn o er the combinations , bo y and knickers , with a plain blouse under them (see Pattern Many children like to slip off them after drill, and put on a plain skirt over the blouse (see Pattern The great merit of these drill frocks is that they fall E straight from the shoulders . ach has a pocket . — M t i d P lain N a v s er e M elton clot a er al sug g este y g , or /z. There is a ’ M 0 1 3 . o a . good elton cloth in the market , 4 inches wide, at é a yard , which A is strong and durable , but rather warm for summer wear. good blue

I s . A serge, about is a more useful weight , and should wear well . ’ 0 a blue drill is strong and good , also cheaper, 4 inches at I og . a yard , or a casement cloth in navy is cheaper still ; but there is not quite suffici e n t substance in the latter for hard wear .

A MOUN T OF M ATER A R E U R E I L Q I D.

ears o ld. 1 0 e ars old . 1 ea r 7 y y 3 y s old . 1 8 SI M PLE GARM EN TS FOR CHI LDREN

M EAS R EM ENT U S RE QUIRE D .

ea rs ld . 1 ears old . 7 years old . 1 0 y o 3 y

S hou lde r to knee C h e s t

— To C u t O u t and M ak e Drill F rock for Child ag ed 7. The paper pattern P shows 5 drill frock . lace the straight edge to a fold of the material

. The to and cut double , leaving 5 inch turnings as usual skirt is finished 22 inches , therefore there must be a false hem , which can be taken of The b e 2 2 the selvage at the side . width must finished to 5 + 5 , front

” 0 h and back, or 5 inches , so t at a narrow material will cut this small drill W frock . hen back and front are cut out, it is best to make the box N pleats before stitching u p sides . otches will be found in the paper The 2 h pattern . inner notc es form front of box pleat , which will be Th e 2 finished to 2 inches wide . outer notches should meet at the back T of the pleat . ack these down , and sew the folds together at the back ; T . he 2 then press well with an iron 4 bands, of which patterns are The given , can be cut from the side selvage . front and back bands 1 1 2 must be finished to inches by 5 inches , the two shoulder pieces to 2 A . P 75 inches by inches pocket can be cut from attern X . and 1 0 stitched on behind front box pleat , inches from beneath armhole. S titch on front and back bands double , placing the larger side to the top of box pleats , the smaller edge toward the neck . S titch the S houlder A A v ide P B bands , also double, putting edges to ( attern) and B to . Face back the lower armholes with strong tape and the garment is com

A - pl e te . few bright coloured embroidery stitches will greatly improve 1 d d the garment, and only add . or 2 . for embroidery cotton to its cost. E d u cational eedl a S e e N ecr t M A n n M . f , by argaret Swanson and acbeth — T o C u t O u t and M ak e Drill F rock for C hild ag ed I o. C u t as for child

F 1 2 1 - of 7. old 5} yards into pieces of 3 5 inches each , thus leaving a 4 inch

. The w 1 1 6 2 B hem at bottom idth will be 3 3 , or inches at bottom . ands and pockets will be cut from selvage side .

The 1 2 2 front and back bands will measure inches by 5 inches . l s 8 2 shou der traps 5 inches by inches .

T o C u t O u t and M k D il F k for a C hi d — a e a r l roc l ag ed 1 3 . O u t of 2 yards of material, cut the front and back to 36 inches long and hem up 3 fl’ . C u t o 1 2 2 inches bands for front and back, finished to 5 by 5 , shoulder

C H I L I f H O V E R A LL . P A T TE R N I I ( I . )

20 SI M P LE GARM ENTS FOR CHI LDREN

o f 6 the width material is 3 inches , the yoke , lining, sleeves , band , and

. The p ocket will come out of the sides yoke must fasten at the back, a nd a placket hole in the back of the skirt must be cut about 8 inches n The D F d ow . pattern otherwise will be cut as for a rill rock exactly,

but instead of pleats , it may be gathered into yoke if material is thin C fl 2 The P . T o e nough . sleeves can be cut from attern IX aking inches b e l c u t from the bottom, they can from the sides of the material and

2 . gathered into a band, finished to 7 inches by inches I f the material is it narrow, and there is not enough to line the yoke , can always be lined A 2 with odd pieces of calico or any washing material . band about 6 inches by 2 inches should be stitched on to the waist line in front to The avoid its being lost . neck may be faced back with a crossway piece

f - o material or ended with a narrow band , or a small turn down collar

P X . may be added from attern , embroidered with coloured stitches. P F . . inally , stitch on a pocket ( attern X ) and the overall is complete u t M k e O l — To C and a veral for C hild ag e d To This will take 2}7

. C u t 28 yards the skirt as explained for child of 7, only finish to inches,

1 - h m T leaving a 5 inch e . his will leave 5 inches 5 yard out of which to c u t Th . e sleeves, yoke , pocket, and band yoke can be lined with calico,

as suggested in last pattern , if the material should not be wide enough . T he 8 The wristbands should be finished to inches by 2 inches . sleeve

1 . C u t o ff pattern is cut for a child aged 3 4 inches from wrist, and gather ” - u into a 2 inch c fi .

N z ht w ns I ll u tr tion o s a 6. g g . I I I . — Description of G arment Among the most acceptable garments pre s A d ented to a poor home are nightgowns for the children . n now the c hemise has been discarded, it is more than ever important to supply A c . hildren with nightgowns gain , open windows at night are almost f impossible without su ficien t clothing for the children . S everal patterns a r e given in this book to suit all tastes . The two given in Illustration 1) . I I I are among the simplest, and can both be descri b ed under this head . — M aterial sug g ested The stuff that naturally suggests itself at once i la tm elett fl ann e e tte s e. l f If is used; workers must be urged , as before, fl an ne l e tte ; 6 not to buy cheap nothing should be used under d , or in

n - 4 - N o F 6 d . N o n F 2 d lam under }; lam may be reckoned at . a yard dearer

fl anne le t t e , 6 1 than but there is a good one in the market at 5d , 3 inches wide .

The - nightgowns illustrated are made in old fashioned calico , which l . T asts and wears well will calico is even better and warmer . I t runs DRI LL F OCK OV E ALL NI GH TGOWN P R , R , , I NAF ORE 2 1

d . O m l A z V l wide an is very durable ther good ateria s are a, iyel a, V V in c Flannel, and ey.

I I I . 6.

AT R A AMOUNT OF M E I L R EQU I RED .

e o ld I o ears old . I ear l 7 y ars . y 3 y s o d .

- s . 6 ins . 3} yd , 3 1 3 ,

'

Oct . at . yd 22 SI M PLE GARM EN TS FOR CHI LDREN

ME ASUR EM EN TS R E QUIRED .

old . 7 years old . t o years old. 1 3 years

i d —The To C ut and M ake Nig htg ow n for Ch ld ag e 7. usual rule for the length of nightgowns i s to make them 8 inches from the T 8 ground in all cases. hus , if the height of the child be 3 feet inches the The nightgown should be finished to 3 feet . yoke takes up about 6 0 inches, so the skirt will need to be cut to 3 inches without hem. T D F La ake the paper pattern for rill rock for child aged 7. y it on 1 2 folded material and cut 0 inches longer than pattern , that is 3 inches to T N ow include hem. his will be the back. cut an identical piece, but in T centre front cut 8 inches down for front O pening. here is ayard and 8 A inches over for sleeves, yoke, front box pleat, wristbands and collar. simple nightgown collar can be made from yoke pattern by m easuring 3 C u t inches down from the neck and drawing a half circle . this in double Be material and turn it down over the yoke. sure the back of collar is

put to a straight fold of material . S titch up side s of nightgown and hem

. G bottom ather into yoke back and front, leaving the yoke open in front. O n to right side of front stitch a band 1 2 inches by I % inches for button Hem . T holes the other side for buttons . hen set in sleeves as usual

2 . The with wristbands 7 inches by inches nightgown , if for a girl,

I d . will be greatly improved by a skein of white embroidery cotton. F eatherstitch round collar, wristband, yoke, and front. This is preferable t o any cheap lace or embroidery. T o C u t and M ak e Ni for C i a d T — g htg own h ld g e o. Apply the rule

and length of nightgown must be finished to 44 inches . The yoke is 6 8 inches , therefore skirt will be 3 inches, including a hem of 2 inches . C u t 0 I the skirt to 4 inches, or 3% inches longer than pattern . This leaves 1 W 9 inches for sleeves, yoke, wristbands, front band , and collar. ith if careful cutting this can be done, as there are pieces from the sides , and

necessary the sleeves can have a j oin down the back. T o C ut and M k e Ni for G ed — a g htg own irl ag I 3 . Apply the rule 2 n h 5 . The 6 and lengt of nightgown will be i ches yoke is inches deep, D I LL F OCK OV A L NI GH TGOWN P I NAFO 2 R R , ER L , , RE 3

T 2 therefore length of skirt must be 46 in ches . his will leave 3 inches for sleeves , yoke , wristbands, and front band .

' - z t H tgk w azsted N gh g ow n.

n h owns 6 Another pattern for ig tg can be made as illustrated in I I I . , by taking the body belonging to the knicker pattern (Pattern and cutting 8 it off about inches from front neck , leaving 3 inches below armhole ,

— T - and so making a high waisted body. his high waisted body can be T s made double for extra warmth , and the skirt gathered all round . hi 6 F . r skirt will be quite straight , 3 inches long back and front o sleeves , front band , collar, wristbands , etc . , follow description above .

— Des cription of G arment The ordinary white pinafore for London

- school children , nice as it looks when clean , creates an immense amount L H of work to the ondon m other. ence it is not to be greatly encouraged

. C in the schools oloured pinafores are very picturesque, and should P keep clean a week instead of a day . inafores of print or casement O w cloth, of zephyr, galatea, xford shirting, bro n holland, pinafores in u shades of red , or green , or blue, are all more usef l to children at school . They can be made charming by the addition of some coloured stitches of n T a contrasti g colour. here is no need to give fresh explanations of how N to make pinafores . one is prettier t han the plain pattern that gathers T into a band with shoulder straps and buttons down the back . he same amount of m aterial is required as for the drill frock, only instead of hav k A b aé . ing no fastening, the orthodox pinafore buttons at the gain the d cheap lace that adorns so many pinafores may be discarde , and pretty T w ill coloured stitches substituted in their place. his simplify the wash ing day to a considerable exten t. B O USE KI RT FR O C K G I R G UI DE. L , S , , L V on . a. I . P attern I V I llustr ati I I I ,

B l ouse. — Des cription of Garment This pattern makes a good blouse , which is a favourite garment for the elder girls worn with a plain skirt . It B is also adapted for wear under the drill frock. louses in these days are so cheap to buy ready made, that there is some disinclination to make

- Bu t home made blouses , which often fit very badly. the cheap ready made blouse is too often only blown together, and the first washing

- finds it a wreck, whereas the home m ade blouse will wash and wear fi t o t . through a whole season , and can be made exactly — M aterial sug g ested I t is almost impossible to run over the many To materials out of which blouses may be made . wear under drill frocks n A z a I s d there is nothing icer than a white or coloured , at . 45 a yard,

. W s I . Bu t which wears and washes well incey, at . a yard , is also good a ’ light blue nurses cloth or casement cloth is pretty, worn under navy serge or practically any washing material .

AMOUNT or MATER A R E U RE D AND I L Q I COST.

ears old . I o e ars old 1 7y y 3 years old .

MEASUREMENTS RE U R Q I ED .

e ars old . 7 I o ears old. I y y 3 years old . B LO S S K I T F OCK GI L G I DE 2 U E , R , R , R U 5

To Cut and M k B f m P a I V —I a e louse ro ttern . t would seem unnecessary

a - to explain the construction of such a simple garment, but perhaps few words may be of use . If the material is wide enough , the 2 fronts and folded back will come out of the width including I or 2- inch turnings W for the fronts. hen shoulders and side seams are stitched , measure shoulder to waist , and on this line measure 3 inche s from edge of front hem , 3 inches from side seam , and gather the intervening 4 inches on either side of front till waist is correct size . It may be simpler to stitch 2 a piece of tape right round body on waist line , leaving or 3 inches below

. T S et and run a string through to tie in front his is easier to wash. in 2 0 sleeves as described on page , and turn dow n collar enclosed in

P . attern X If made in a plain colour, the blouse is improved by making The French knots round the collars and wristbands . collar and wrist bands may be made of white or a contrasting colour and button moulds T d . (5 . dozen) covered with the same material here may also be a d ouble set of buttons on either side fastened with chainstitch loops . P T Another B louse may be made from attern I I I . ake the yoke and measure the top of drill frock pattern , shoulder to waist, adding 3 or 4 inches to tuck under skirt and to include hem . This will fasten up the Bu t m front as in last pattern . it takes practica lly a 1 yard more aterial P V than in attern I . An B V I other lous e may be made fro m Patter n . ( yard) with rather T all shorter sleeves. his kimono pattern is the simplest of , and the blouse M 1 8 will be in one piece . easure from shoulder to waist and beyond to C u t o ff he m inches. the blouse here , the bottom , run a string round

- w n P waist, face back neck, or put a little turn do collar as given in attern

V o n . I . , and decorate with coloured c tto s

— Des cription of Garment This skirt is made in four pieces and fastens down the front. I t has been chosen out of a great variety, and designed fl to hang straight and plain with no darts, any super uous fulness going into the back pleat at the waist. I t can be m ade to fasten at the side if ' preferred, but children s frocks shoul d not fasten at the back, as it renders the child entirely dependent on a busy m other, and unable to dress and

, I t undress itself. Again , if the skirt is m ade to button down the front m n can b e washed and ironed out straight . I t is of great i porta ce to pu t an outside pocket on every skirt for a handkerchief.

— - I i Material s ugg ested For ordinary all round wear there s noth ng 26 SI MPLE GARMENTS FOR CHI LDREN

A i 15 better for school skirts than a good navy serge. heavy m ater al i better for a skirt than a light one , and it is best of all if kn ckers and skirt can be made of the same material . For this a rough and ready i M , I s . 0 d. serge or elton cloth , at about 5 a yard, is the most serv ceable as

d . 0 I . 8 , 4 it runs in wide widths . There is a cheaper quality, % nches

AMOUNT REQUIRED AND C OST.

I ears old . 1 0 years old . 3 y

in. s er e 1 3 . O i 0 ins . I ds . at I s . o d 0 1 3 yds. at g , 4 , 5 y é , 4 g ,

I s . é d . I s . 6M. f

M EASUREMENTS REQUIRED .

I ears old. t o years old . 3 y

Wais t to knee Waist

T I —Th o Cu t and M ak e Skirt for C hild ag ed 1 0 and 3 . e skirt pattern T 1 0 2 1 . he is cut for a child of years old , inches long width is the ou t same for both ages , but for the larger child the skirt 3 or 4 inches

I . longer, as it will be worn below the knee at 3 If the material is 40 ff 2 2 inches, the band for waist will come o the sides after the fronts and

e . S u backs are cut. Th skirt fastens down the front titch p the back M seam and 2 side seams and face back or hem back the fronts . easure f a the waist back from the front seam and pleat all super luous materi l, T 2 folding under to centre seam in one pleat. hese pleats should meet at the back seam and open out toward the lower part of the skirt, being T 26 2 only fixed at waist. hen stitch on band inches by inches, beginning

in the front . At the centre back put a buttonhole in band to button on to

. T Th body or blou se his will save weight round waist . e band should be stitched on , so that the s kirt can be worn over blouse without an Th extra band. e buttons down the front can be cover ed with a thinner m material to atch blouse, or if preferred the skirt can be stitched up the I O front , only leaving inches as placket hole to button ove r.

Be - sure to stitch a pocket on to the right hand side of skirt.

28 SI MP LE GARMEN TS FOR CHI LDREN

P The ( attern s o that the sleeves may be rolled up to the elbow. m skirt is better ade separate, to button on to the blouse body , with a 2 Tw o u stitched band as explained on p . 7. military pockets sho ld be T stitched on either side of the skirt in front . his uniform must h ave a

- l 2 turn down collar of the same materia , with buttonholes at the front

2 - P points , and shoulder straps ( attern under which the coloured h The andkerchief can pass. very cheap materials are no use for hard 2 6 5 d. 3 n wear, but for . to 3 . a stro g and serviceable frock can be made for V I I e . the Girl Guides . (S e Illustration )

' ‘ C H L D S K I I I O N O li I zm ' I Ic . ( P A T T E R N I MO N K O .

P at er t n V . 1 . V a 6 V . in size, 7 years old Illustration . , .

Des ipti G a m nt —T cr on of r e his garment, which acts as frock, overall , pinafore, blouse , and nightgown, is the very simplest of all garments to m make, and one of the ost picturesque to wear. I t is made in one piece, The V a the fold making both shoulder and sleeve . Illustration , . , shows this garment made for a child aged 7 in green casement cloth, with an

. V b opening in front Illustration . shows a child aged 4 in a kimono frock, O A with no pening, but bands stitched on with a few French knots in red. great variety of patterns can be c u t from this one pattern . A collar may be turned down over the neck (see Pattern The neck may be cut l o . round, or square, or w The kimono may be worn with a little white

. The cambric collar sleeves may be cut to any length . — M aterial s ug g ested Although perhaps more suited to a summer m garment and ade in cotton materials, linens, casement cloth, print, m zephyr, galatea, etc . , it can also be made for winter in serge or any war dress material ; but in this case a piece must be added to the sleeves .

AM OUNT OF MATER A R E U R ED ND ST I L Q I A CO .

ears old . 4 ye ars old . 7 y

’ ’ d s. f n r s s c l o 6 ins . ds f r . I o u e I . o n u ses lo h i ns Qy c t , 36 , f y th , 3 ,

d at d . at 43 . 42

d 8 d . 71 . g l V itt ter w ear f I § yds . o serge

at 8 d .

r d . 13 . i

M EASUREME NTS R EQUIRED .

ld 4 years old . 7 ye ars o 3 0 SI M PLE GARM ENTS FOR CHI LDREN

—The T o C u t Out and M ak e K imono Frock for C hild ag ed 4 . paper

F 2 , pattern represents i of garment . old the material into each part 2 T I f I t being 7 inches long . hen fold it across selvage to selvage, is

n 6 - t o o ly 3 inch material , and lay pattern on , placing back fold straight

- . line of pattern , and cut round , leaving a 4 inch hem at bottom If the t sleeves are required to be longer, here is a piece of material from under the sleeves which can be cut 1 2 inches by 3 inches and joined on to make 1 T the sleeve to 3 inches . here is also enough to cut a pocket to

- The stitch on to the right hand side . chief wear in this little garment o f comes under the arm . I t is therefore advisable to cut a small piece 2 the same material , finished to 4 inches by inches , to be stitched on

- suggesting a high waisted band under either arm . If the stitches used in the decoration of garment be carried on to this gusset it is V b Th . not unsightly . e illustration , , shows the kimono made in a stout blue - striped drill and decorated with French knots in red . A pretty one might be made in brown holland decorated with green or blue, ' or in blue nurses cloth decorated with another shade . — T o C u t O ut and M ak e K imono F rock for C hild ag e d 7 The

pattern will be cut exactly as described for a child of 4 , only inches long, allowing a hem of 33 inches . If the sleeves are needed longer, add The 1 1 2 . a piece cut from under arms 0 inches by inches pattern , illus i n V t r at o . a , is made in green casement cloth , turned up with a piece of cream casement cloth , turned back in front with cream , and with a double

- row of green buttons on cream , fastening with c hain stitch loops . A pretty frock might be made in navy serge— not too thic k—turned up with a piece of linen of a lighter shade of blue and embroidered with A knots . belt can be worn if preferred , but for li ttle children the frock hangs in prettier folds if allowed to fall from the neck .

NI G HTGOW N . — Descrip tion of G arment This pattern makes a very simple nightgown Th n for young children . e importa ce of this garment has already been

. 20 referred to on p , so the measurements and m aterial need not be

. C u t repeated here in the same way as de scri bed for froc k on p . 30, only add 1 0 inches to bottom for a child of 7 to give a 2 - in c h hem ; cut 1 0 a placket hole down centre front neck of inches , and stitch on a front C u t band for buttonholes . out a collar to turn down , and lengthen 8 2 sleeves to gather into wristbands inches by inches . It will take the same amount of material as the nightgown made ‘ C H ILD S K I M H NU O V E R A LL . ( P ATT E R N \Z )

’ B y s T NI o u c .

i V a V I . l u s tr at ons I . . 6 I l . a tter n V I I . P , in size , for 4 years old ,

i i n f t —T Descr p t o o G armen . his little tunic is a useful garment for ma small children . I t is fastened at the side , and y be worn with or

- without a band . I t is double breasted , but may equally be buttoned w down the centre if preferred . I t falls belo the knee , and is cool and For comfortable . winter the tunic can be made in a warm material , but

. O r slightly shorter and worn with a loose band of the own , equally, it — - will make a neat little outside coat, made in thick rough and ready serge or tweed . — — M aterial sug g ested The same practically as for overalls brown holland , casement cloth , linen , etc . , in all colours .

AMO U NT O F M AT ER I AL R EQUIR ED .

e ar s old . 4 ye ar s old . 7 g

a m 1 y d . casemen c o I i yd . c se en t c lo th 5 t l th

d d . at 4f . at 42 75d

R D M EASURE M E NTS RE QU I E .

ear s old . e ar 4 y 7 y s old .

— T o Cu t O u t and M k T i for C il g 4. The a a e un c h d a ed pattern is in M 2 pieces , 5 back and fronts, one of which folds over to fasten at the side. F 2 2 — d old the material , giving a length of 3 inches the tunic oe s not reach n an d h l l . to the knee , so cut to this e gth hem up to required engt The back 3 2 ‘ ‘ ' ( H I I I I D R F R U C K \V T H r x u N l ) K N l l lx II I R S ILL I B U Y T A .

‘ ' ll A Nt ' Y Y K E A N D H R T O S I . \ l A N D

P A T T E R N S I I I A N I X ( . I )

B ’ OY S TUNI C 33 and sleeves will come out of half the material , the fronts out of the other C u t I f. hal a band Qinches wide the length of the front, make the button holes, and stitch it under the side that folds over, so that the buttons may

. The T be invisible sleeves for this tunic may be varied . ake sleeve pattern P I ( attern make a fold i inches down the back fold , thus making F pattern 3 inches narrower than it is . rom the top measure down

I off. T 1 1 T 3 inches plus a hem , and cut his will leave inches at wrist . o finish the wrist to 7 inches make 2 pleats toward the back of sleeve

I 1 . A inch wide , and stitch it up 53 inches toward elbow few button

at - b e hole stitches the wrist will an improvement , as also at the neck .

- If the pattern be used for a coat, it should be lined , and a turn down

P . collar ( attern X ) will im prove the neck .

’ B y HI RT o s S (outside). I ll tr ation V I . b us . — Des cription of G arment This same pattern will make a fancy shirt I for small boys which is both cool and comfortable . It takes only yard

6 . of material 3 inches wide It is made with an elastic round the waist,

- and l . as being the only means to keep it tidy, a turn down co lar It can be worn over combinations ( Pattern body (Pattern and boy ’s knickers (Pattern without any other garment . The pattern shirt is made in pale blue casement cloth at a cost of 4 §d or C i d — To C ut and M ak e S hirt f h l of 4 . Take the 5 back and small V d P I . 5 front of attern , and cut each double to the length of shoul er

1 0 s I . The to waist, inches plus 3 inche and hem , or 5 inches shirt fastens 1 down centre front, and will require a piece of material 5 inches by

- - 2 inches , stitched down the front for button holes and a turn down collar (Pattern If there is n ot enough material for a turn - down collar, some contrasting colour can be used, or a piece of white washing The cambric or linen . sleeves can be made as explained above , and The a breast pocket can be added . elastic should be the same size as 2 n waist, 4 i ches , and run into the bottom hem , being firmly stitched at the two front points. tion V I I P a t n V I I I llus tr a . t er I . O . , in one size , years old

' BO S H I RT Y S .

D i i n G t —T 1 0 escr pt o of armen his shirt, cut for a boy of , is in one piece, and is very simple to cut and make . I t is one of the few garments b e that can be made at home for the bigger boys , if a good pattern can

For - procured . the same price of the ready made shirt, better and stronger material can be bought , and the work on this pattern with a

- sewing machine is not excessive . Fitting the collar requires some skill . 2 It is suggested that collars be made to each shirt , so that these n detachable collars can be washed without the whole shirt , or a line T collar can be worn if necessary. his same pattern can be adapted for Scouts with a few additions explained later (see Plate — ‘ M aterial sug g ested A n endless variety of materials can be used for ’ F m these boy s shirts . lannelette is a very great favourite a ong poor N S o . mothers . much depends on what is worn underneath othing is O stronger and more serviceable than xford shirting, but these run rather

- n w 6 . arro , and a 3 inch material is best for this pattern if possible

There is a very good 38 - inch striped fl an ne l e tte in the market at 8%d. d V z a 1 1 3 . . A is 3 inches, 45 iyella is still more expensive .

A MOUNT OF M ATER I AL R E QUIR ED .

e rs old I 0 e ar s old . I ears . 7 y a . y 3 y old

s r ed fl an ne let te I d s . s r ed fl ann el ette 2 d s . s r ed fiannelette I i yd s . t ip } y t ip y t ip

8 d . t S d . at a 8 d . a ii t g d . I s . 1 d . I s . I I s 4 .

E R E M EN M ASU TS R EQU I RE D.

ea rs old . 1 0 ears old . 7 y y 1 3 years old . ’ B OY S SHI RT 3 5

To Cut Out and M k S t for B o a d I — a e hir y g e o. Fold the material to 2 2 8 n 5 inches in front and inches behind , and cut round patter . The fold m . C u t of the aterial will make the shoulder back neck quite straight, M not according to pattern . ark the front centre neck, and measure

1 . C u t O 1 2 C u t 1 } inches beyond down front pening inches . a band 1 2 t I % inches by inches, and stitch on o the side of neck that measures ' - R 3 inches for button holes . emember a boy s shirt O pens the contrary ’ way to a girl s frock or skirt or nightgown . w m No , to ake back yoke, which strengthens the shirt , measure

3 inches from shoulder back , and cut a straight yoke to fold over front F I S . o r P . shoulder inch. titch this on outside sleeves , take attern IX n . To and ou t exactly set in sleeve remember that , co trary to other sleeves , the concave side will go towards the front . I n the case of a

B o S cou t - serge shirt for y , military pockets and shoulder straps must be P S added (see attern and the pattern of cout collar, specially added , d The must be stitched on and buttoned own . wrist should be gathered

- 8 b 2 into a wrist band inches y inches , and the sleeve left open about

4 inches up and strongly stitched . It will strengthen the S hirt con O s id er ab ly to put gussets here as well as at the sides of the pening .

k to - If this shirt is for cricket or football, stitch a poc et on the left hand side, and stitch on collar . ’ Bov s S H ORTS . V r ons V I I . . P a t V 1 0 . I llust ati t ern . 2 I I I , in sizes , 4 and and I I I — Des cription of Garment The Boy S cout shirt has already been d escribed (p. I t is quite easy for workers to make their shorts ‘

from this pattern , and it can be done more cheaply than the bought B u t - shorts. , at the same time, it cannot be denied that the ready made H s horts with a plain band rather than the elastic are smarter . owever, for the sake of those who are anxious to raise boy scouts and have m limited means to get their unifor s, these shorts are practical and possible if the worker has a good sewing machine ; they need strong

s titchin g and strong material . M t e i l —f u s ted . I —a r a ug g es the uniform is navy, there is a good ro gh d . an 1 3 . o d . I s . d ready serge 50 inches wide , at l and 33 , in the market

- The khaki coloured serge is very much more expensive .

T R E U R ED AND AMOUN Q I COST.

1 0 years old. x3 years old .

in s s ma e 2 a rs d . at I s . d . 0 . de 1 3 yd . k p i }7 y y , 5 wi , — in . d . I s . o d . d . 0 0 at g y , 4 5 , 93

d or 4 . ai r . I s . 35 . 72 p

MEASURE MENT RE ED S QUIR .

e 1 0 y ars old . 1 3 years old

Wais t to knee Wais t

’ — To C u t O ut and M ak e u p B oy s S horts Place the paper pattern in

2 pieces on the m aterial, and cut each double. It does not matter which

ff - - way of the stu the pattern is placed , as in the rough and ready serge 3 6

3S SI M PLE GARMENTS FOR CHI LDREN T Stitch the backs in the same way . hen lay the

backs and fronts together and stitch the legs , making S sure the 4 j oins at seat intersect evenly. titch seams back and put a small circle of calico where S the four seams j oin to save chafing. titch down

1 inch at top and sew in an elastic the size of waist. S He m I inch at each knee . titch on pocket where

marked in pattern, and the shorts are ready for

wear.

o S HO R TS r OR BOY r 4.

of nt —T Description G arme . hese are on the same

principle as the scout trousers, but they are without

elastic and made to button on to the body , described

1 2 n . No on page , i stead of braces pattern is given . 1 0 fl f for boys aged 4 to , as the front ap is di ficult for k amateur wor ers to finish tidily , and these garments

But - - can be bought easily. the 4 year old shorts are

easily made . M a i s s t —I f ter al ug g e ed for sum mer wear, 3 yard 6 of any cotton material will do, if it is 3 inches wide. '

V I I I f s e r e o . v i . 6. and I . for winter wear, g 4 inches wide is best

M EAS REM E NT U S REQUI RED .

4 years old .

Wais t to knee Wai s t

Cos ab o 6 t u t 1d .

To C u t Out and M k S t for Bo a d — of a e hor s y g e 4. Place the straight sides 2 2 pattern to selvages if possible and cut 4 pieces , for front and for back,

1 2 - according to pattern , leaving inch at top , inches at knee , and fi inch w e turnings every her else . S titch fronts together and backs together, then lay front seam over back seam and stitch legs and side seams ’ BOY S SH ORTS 39

- Hem leaving 5 inch selvage open ing at top sides. knees to correct T length, face placket holes and hem the top back and front . hen make 4 T button holes , at the 4 ends . hese should button on to the little body 1 2 described on page , only in the case of boys the buttons should be ’ on d 2 . placed side seam and not as in the girls bo i—es, inches behind A small pocket may be stitched on to the right back like scouts . If the m ffi shorts are ade of washing material, be sure they are made su ciently T s mall easy. here is nothing worse for a growing boy than tight A knickers ; m ake sure also that they do not chafe . piece of calico tacked into the seat of the knickers is a good plan . EV SLE E. P attern 2 . IX . , in sizes

Tw o I sleeves have been cut , one for a child of 7 and one for 3, to fit all The the garments contained in this book . measurements are taken from ’ shoulder to wrist with elbow b ent at back of sleeve . C hildren s arms vary in length, so that the measurements given can only be approximate. h T e sleeve may be adapted to many varieties . It is cut s o that the under seam will always corresp ond w ith the under s th —A e eam of e body. ny fulness that may be over can be gather d into the shoulder and distributed about I % inches to either side . I a i For the combinations (Pattern . ) the sleeve can be made into s mple A f . coat sleeve , or it can be gathered into a cu f for a shirt sleeve lways leave 1 inch plain on either side of the under seam when gathering into

a cuff. ’ For a small boy s Sleeve or a nightgown sleeve make 2 pleats 6 inches l ong up the back of the sleeve and hem up wrist with a false hem. These

pleats should be stitched before the sleeve is stitched up . l Usua ly the convex part of the sleeve is put to the front, but in the ’ case of a boy s shirt, the contrary holds good, an d the convex side is put

to the back.

' l ‘ S S H l IJ HH L N J E R E Y .

’

s S K I RT . B O S K N C K E R ( “R u Y I S . D E R N I V . V ( I A T T ) I I I . ) ERS E I N SI Z ES J Y 3 .

Des ri tion —I t c p is generally admitted that the jersey is a free, warm , 1 0 and comfortable garment for a boy or girl up to or older. It is very

w . neat, allo s for growth in every direction , and keeps the body warm The jersey in bright colours is also very pictures que and much to be

. O ne encouraged in the schools thing, however, must be remembered .

The is - - jersey neither rain proof nor wind proof. Sleeves in winter are u nder required the jersey, and in wet weather a coat or cloak is required over the jersey . — ’ M ate i l s est d . F A r a ug g e isherman s yarn , berdeen S cotch wheeling A yarn, or lloa. — Amount required and C ost This depends so very much on the knitter R u that it is difficult to estimate . o ghly speaking, a jersey for a child of 4

lb . 8 1 0 1; . or 7 takes under 3 , a jersey for a child of or takes just over 1 lb 1 1 It is possible out of 3 lb . to make 3 jerseys, one for a child of 4 , for a

1 0. child of 7, and a child of

l b . d . 5 . The 2s 23 . wool recom mended above is , 4 , or 3 a , therefore each a bou t 1 3 jersey is . T F . our needles are required wood, or steel, or bone hese can d be got at 2 . for 4 . — M eas urements required The table of measurements may be referred T T S . to . he chief point to bear in mind is the length of leeves hese are S usually made too short , and it is most important that they hould be a W i good length as they will always turn up if required, but a j ersey th

too short a sleeve is a most uncomfortable garment.

REC EIPT FOR KN ITT I N G.

1 0 ears old . s 7 years old. y 4 year old .

s for n ec . 60 s c es for nec . 60 s i c e 56 s tit c h es for neck . tit h k t t h k 42 SI M PLE GARMEN TS FOR CHI LDREN

JERSEY FO R C H I LD AGED 1 0. T Cast on 60 stitches on to I needle an d knit plain for 3 inches . his is

- o T 60 20 for the turn d wn collar. hen put the stitches on to 3 needles, on 1 1 n each , and knit round and round for 5 inches, maki g the whole collar

4; inches . Now shift your stitches , putting 30 on to a front needle (having the

centre opening of collar exactly in middle of front)and 30 on back needles.

Take 4 stitches off the ends of the two needles to form shoulder. Knit these eight stitches on either side of neck for 33 inches (about 36 T rows) plain knitting on 2 needles . hen put the 8 stitches on either side on to two strings or a spare needle and leave till it is time to knit

sleeve. — (a) You have now 30 stitches 8 stitches or 24 stitches left on front 2 P needle and shoulder pieces . ick up 1 8 stitches on either side of l T 2 1 . shou der pieces . his gives you 4 1 8 8 60 stitches Knit these backwards and forwards alternate plain and purl for front ' 2 yoke , or a dice pattern can be knitted thus : 2 rows beginning plain 2 2 2 2 K purl and rows beginning purl plain . nit thus for 5 inches, measuring from the picking up of shoulder stitches R a epeat from ( )to thus making back the same as front . Then shift stitches 60 + 60 1 20 on to 3 needles and knit round and round plain 1 0 1 2 P 2 T knitting for to inches . url inches. otal length from shoulder

1 7 to 1 9 inches . F or the S v es — 2 lee . Pick up 4 stitches on either side yoke 8 shoulder 2 2 8 6 R 1 stitches on string till you have 4 4 5 stitches . educe stitch

under the arm every alternate row till you have 48 stitches . Knit from

1 8 2 - armhole inches and rib inches to make a 20 inch sleeve . B S 1 1 y means of the table of izes on page , jerseys can be made to any

size by this receipt .

Finer wool and finer needles can be used to make fi ne r j er s eys .

S TO CKI NGS.

As there is some discussion in these days as to home - knit s ocks and S stockings, a few words are necessary in giving this imple receipt. From a question of cheapness there is absolutely no comparison between the home - knit stocking and the ready - made thin little black stocking fe w bought for a pence, worn without darning till it is a mere rag, and ruthlessly thrown away . For a few more pence a stout, durable, com for tab l e pair of stockings can be made with little trouble, stockings that will wash and wear, refoot, and always look more serviceable than ready Th . e made hosiery day of black stockings for children is passing, and r heather mixture or coloured wool is both pleasanter to knit an d to wea . The cost of a good pair of home- knitted stockings for a boy or girl of 1 d 0 6 25 . f years old is 9 , that is to say ounces of wool at a pound . O m course, a ore expensive wool makes a softer stocking, but the above is a minimum price for a stocking that will wear. As for the time taken in the knitting, that is inconsiderable if it is taken up in odd minutes .

In the north of England it is the custom for children to wear home - knit stockings , women and girls can be seen knitting on their doorsteps but L in ondon and the southern counties there is very little of this, which is E to be deplored for many reasons . very girl should be able to knit, for knitting is a great resource in case of illness and old age. The following “ M P N C receipt is taken from A anual of lain eedlework and utting Out, M E D N by the late iss mily Jones, irectress of eedlework to the Education D M L N epartment , by kind permission of iss och , eedlework Examiner

L C C - for the ondon ounty ouncil , together with the self adjusting scale for stockings . — W o s gg d S ols u este Aberdeen cotch wheeling yarn , about 23 . a pound.

Knitting cotton .

AM UNT R O EQUIR ED.

ears old. 7 t o ears old . y y 1 3 years old.

oz s . arn 2s . 4 6 oz s . arn 2s . 8 oz s rn 2s y , y , . y a , .

6d . d 9 . I s . S TOCKI NGS 45

MEASUR EMENT RE R ED S QUI .

(These measurements are worked out from a manufacturer’s table of ' 1 proportions , which increase length of foot by 5 inch for every 8 months

A o f 6 - additional age . child 4 takes a inch length . ) i e d M aterials req u r .

N . o 1 2 . 4 steel needles , short ,

A S 23 . 6 ounces berdeen cotch wheeling yarn , a pound . ’ A tape measure . S lip of paper length of child s foot .

C i d I o —H To Knit S t ock ing s for h ld ag e . aving determined length of t foot (8 inches), find out how many stitches are knit ed to the inch with the wool or cotton and needles with which the stocking is to be made . 20 1 Thus : C ast on stitches , knit and purl alternately for about inch , fl at place the knitting on the table, and count carefully the number of M stitches covered by the inch measure . ultiply the number of stitches T knitted to the inch by the number of inches in the length of foot . his W N 1 2 o . gives the number of stitches to be cast on . ith needles and

. T 8 Aberdeen yarn , the number of stitches will be about 7 his gives 6 the inches by 7 inches 5 stitches . I n same way , for a child of 7 the number of stitches to be cast on will be 7 inches by 7 inches, or 49 6 M 1 . stitches , and for 3 years old 9 inches by 7 inches , or 3 stitches ake

K 2 2 2 . both numbers even . nit plain purl for inches

Then cease knitting and knit plain , purling one stitch only for seam stitch , preferably in the middle of one of the needles rather than at the end. 8 C ontinue until length measures , from casting on , the leng th of foot (

Now . inches) plus 3 of foot (2% inches) or 1 01; inches . make first intake The number of intakes is ascertained by dividing number of stitches cast

8 6 8 . E l , on (56) by , thus , 5 7 intakes ach intake wi l be about inch the whole 7 intakes 3 foot .

At the last intake leg measures 1 6 inches in length .

This receipt is intended for those who can already knit stockings , but W n a reminder about these intakes may not be out of place . hen decreasi g

I . at the ba ck of stocking, knit plain stitch on either side of seam stitch 46 SI MPLE GARM EN TS FOR CHI LDREN

B S 1 I efore this stitch , lip , knit , pull slipped stitch over knitted stitch,

t 2 . and af er seam stitch and plain knitted stitch, knit together

2 . After these 7 intakes, there are 4 stitches left The n 2 ankle begins at the last intake , and must be 2} le gth of foot or 3 inches in this case. Knit plain as before, keeping seam stitch . B 1 8 efore now dividing for heel, the total leg will measure 3 inches, that is, the length of leg before intakes plus length of foot, or in other

2 T 2 . Now words 5 length of foot . his takes about ounces of wool divide stitches for the heel, putting A on to back needle, with the seam ma 2 1 . . stitch in centre . In this case there are stitches Any heel y be used a A double heel , used by knitting a rather finer wool with the origin l is

. To strongest . I t is usual to knit the heel piece square before turning

D I 2 . T turn the utch heel, knit plain row to seam stitch , and beyond urn 2 T 2 I 2 and purl back , plain I , purl 2 . urn , and knit plain , purl , plain ; l I 2 . T knit together on either side of gap urn , purl 4, p ain , purl 3 ; purl 2 together on either side of gap . C ontinue this until the side stitches are absorbed, and only 9 are left. P ick up side stitches and knit round and round , decreasing every alter nate round at either end of the heel needles till there are the same number of stitches as there were for ankle Knit plain until from s — 6 — 2 end of heel measure 3 foot about inches leaving inches for toe. ' A D 2 2 good toe is knitted thus . ivide the 4 stitches into , putting half on front needle and the other half on 2 b ack needles . Knit 2 stitche s on front needle, knit two together, knit plain to within 4 stitches of the end,

2 2 . A t 2 2 knit together and plain the next needle knit plain, together,

T . and plain to end . hird needle plain till within 4 of end Then knit 2 R 2 together and 2 plain . epeat this round every third row till 0 stitches

C off. are left . ast Stitch a good - sized button firmly on to the outside of each stocking 6 close to the top for suspenders, or a piece of tape, inches long, stitched in the middle, will go through the loop in suspenders and tie . This is an important point if stockings are knitted by working parties or guilds of needlework, as it encourages the wearing of suspenders. Finer stockings can be knitted with finer wool and needles according to the following scale . S TOCKI NGS 47

S ELF - ADJUSTING SCALE FOR STOCK I NGS.

N o of en h Len h . L gt gt en th h f from 1 5 : en h en th L g s titc es from cas t N o. o L g t L g o f oo . a e t o as of ank e . h f t ing on to int k s. l t l of eel .

in ake . I st intake. t

s6 1 0 m in 2 ms . 3 7 5 s . % st it ch es