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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 9 (January 1, 1929)

Renovations

Renovations.

The simplicity of the general mode this season and the frequent use of combinations of colour and material, make it an easy matter for even the inexperienced seamstress to remodel old garments into attractive new ones.

The sheer frock that is out at the elbow becomes the “latest thing” when the sleeves are removed, the armhole bound, and a cape collar that comes down over the arms, is added. The dress that has given out under the arms may become a sleeveless slip to be worn under a sweater or one of the short jackets so popular this season, or the substantial material may be applied to a deep yoke that is not only in good style, but also may be used to lengthen a frock that has shrunk until it is uncomfortably short.

Even last year's frock that became shiny at the back may be transformed into a most desirable bit of clothing with a front panel and a new back, and collar and sleeve trimmings of contrasting material. Discarded blouses, otherwise worn but with lovely fronts, lend themselves admirably to adaptation for the new costume blouses; a piece of new material, a little trimming, or none, where the pieces join, and the thing is done.

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