A manual of home-making

way, aod it Bhould be light in weight in order not to lire the child. If it is an undergarment, it should be knitted or loosely woven to allow for evaporation of I he body moisture and thus keep tlie »kin dry and clean, H it in an ouUido garment, it should f)e Huch that it will kce[) out the cold air and hold in the body warmth. 2. Suitability of design and material. Gannents for children should be easily made, easily laundered, attractive in line ami color, durable, and suitable to the child's environment and ac- tivities* 3. Economy. The gannent should be the most satisfactory one that can be obtained for the expenditure of the given amount of time, energy, and money. Materials mtitablefor infanLs* closing. Materials that are suitable for infants^ clothing are as follows: VoT It nifchtgiowti: tiaiiisouk, cotton flannel^ wtMil fljinncl, and wixil and c*vttiifi fljiimel. Fur a pt<itiooat: aaiiisook, batisU;, handkerohief linen, cotton 0aimelf woo! flannf^K and cotton and wool flannel . For a nhp: nairuiook, batiste, handk<*rchicf linen. For a drt'!^: nainsfxik, batiste, handkerchief linen, and fine dimity. I'or a wick: flannel, eliallis, cashmere, henrietta cloth. A nack ma^ alao lio knitted or crocheted. For a coat; challis, caahmere, henrietta cloth, or corded silk; china aillc for hninf^A. Fur a tjonnet: batiste, handkerchief linen, and silk tDaterialB of various kiada. For ft kimono: flannel and challis. SiiggesHons far making and decorating infants' clothing, Infants' RartuentJi are most suitable and appropriate when made of fine materials by hand and with very little trimming;. The very narrow laoes — }4 to H "it^h ^'ide — fine tatting, tiny embroidery bcadin^^, fcathcrstitching, fagoting, hemstitching, and simple French embroidery may l>e used for decoration* A nightgown may l>e made kimono style or with set-in sleeves. The 8oamH fthoutd Iw hemmed fells; and the hem should b© made by hand. The neck and ^sleeves should be finished wii len ■ I wit^^ THE MAKING OF CLOTHING 383 bia-s faring for tape, and they may be featherstitched, A hemmed placket may be used. Petticoats are generally made on an imdenvaist. the neck and armhole of which may be finished ineonspieoously with a tiny hem or narrow lace edge. TIic seams on the white petticoat may Ix* hemmed fells or Frencli seams; on the flannel petticoat, flannel fells. The bottom of the white petticoat may be fin- ished with lace insertion and edge, laee edge alone, a ruffle of fine embroidery of dainty desipi, or a feathorstitched or hem- stitched hem. The bottom of the flannel petticoat may be finished with a featherstitched hem, hand scalloping, or cro- cheting. A simple slip (Fi^. 102) Is most serviceable for constant wear. It may be made kimono style or with set-in sleeves. The I I Fig. t02. — Suitable deslgna for an infantas dress, slip, and coat. seams may be hemmed fells or French seams. The hem may be plain, hemstitched, or featherstitched, and the placket hemmed. Tiny embroidery beading and tatting or fine linen lace may be used for neck and sleeves. A few tiny tucks, shirring, or smocking may be used if fullness is desired. A few dresses a little more elaborate (Fig. 102) than the slip may be made for occasional wear. The seams may be hemmed fells, or French seams, or they may be joined with seam beading. The hem may be hemstitched, featherstitched, or fagoted in d