Chapter 8 of 9 · 205 words · ~1 min read

Part II

and send them to the School, with a report of Meetings III and IV.)

MEETING V

(Study pages 167-200)

DRESSMAKING

Get the local dry-goods or department store to lend different kinds of dress forms.

Show how patterns are altered to suit the figure. (See text and "Dressmaking Up to Date.")

As many as possible cut out and begin making a simple shirt-waist or skirt. Show finished garment at next meeting, giving accurate account of cost and time spent.

_References:_

Dressmaking Up to Date, The Butterick Co. ($0.25, postage 8c.)

Sewing and Garment Drafting, by Margaret L. Blair. ($1.25, postage 12c.)

MEETING VI

(Study pages 205-228)

CONSTRUCTION AND ORNAMENT IN DRESS; COLOR

Collect illustrations showing good and faulty ornamentation.

Procure samples of fabrics showing good and faulty ornamentation.

Make a color card showing contrast and harmony of color. (See Question 11.)

_References_: See list on pages 234 and 235.

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING

Get up an exhibit of simple and satisfactory clothing for children, including color, material, style and make.

Discuss children's clothes in reference to laundering.

CARE AND REPAIR OF CLOTHES

Show examples of successful repairing.

Try some of the methods of cleaning. (See, also _Chemistry of the Household_ pages 73-84.)

(Select answers to Test Questions on