Delineator September 1915, pg. 50, 51        #7853.7856

      Under the influence of the popular tailored styles, even the semi-tailored suit has become simpler this season, and in designs 7853 and 7856 one sees the new type at its best. The coat is simple but not severe and the tab extensions on the plaits which run up over the belt give a smart effect to the peplum. The coat has the new closer-fitting lines and is cut thirty of twenty-six inches long at the back. It is very pretty with the open neck shown here, and the high neck is also smart.
      The skirt is in three or four pieces and has a slightly raised waistline. It has one of the new belts, and pockets which can be used or not as you like.
      The suit can be made of broadcloth, zibeline, serge, gabardine, wool poplin, etc. In a medium size the lower edge of the skirt measures about two yards and five-eighths.
     Made as illustrated, you will need five yards of wool velour fifty inches wide for the suit, and one-half yard of velour thirty-two or more inches wide in a contrasting color for the collar and cuffs, for a medium size.
     Design 7853 in eight sizes thirty-two to forty-six inches bust measure, price fifteen cents.
     Design 7856 in eight sizes, twenty-two to thirty-six inches waist measure, price fifteen cents.

Delineator September 1915, pg. 48, 49
#7838

     The new princess lines are seen in their most attractive form in design 7838. The vest has a convertible collar which can be worn rolled open as well as closed high. The sleeve is dart-fitted at the back of arm and is very effective in the shorter length. The box plaits on the three-piece skirt can be cut off at the waistline.
     In a medium size, the lower edge of the skirt measures about three yards and one-half with the plaits drawn out.
     Made as illustrated, you will need four yards and three-quarters of broadcloth fifty inches wide for the dress, and five-eighths of a yard of organdy thirty-six inches wide for the collar and vest, with two yards and three-eighths of ribbon eight inches wide for the sash, for the medium size.
     Design 7838 in seven sizes, thirty-two to forty-four inches bust measure, price fifteen cents.

Delineator February 1915, pg.46, 47
#7419.7401

     The modish costume here developed from design 7419 and 7401 requires in medium size three yards and one-half of broadcloth fifty inches wide for side-body and skirt, one yard and five-eighths of velvet forty-four inches wide for collar, front, sash and bands to trim the skirt, with one yard and five-eighths of edging five inches and one-half wide for the frill, and two yards and one-half of material thirty-two or thirty-six inches wide for foundation skirt. The waist shows side-body in one with full-length or shorter sleeves.
     A French lining is used, and one has a choice of high or open neck. Skirt 7401 is here shown with tunic in straight outline. Its lower edge measures about two yards three-eighths in medium size.
     Design 7419 in seven sizes, from thirty-two to forty-four inches bust; 7401 in eight sizes, from twenty-two to thirty-six inches waist; fifteen cents each.

Delineator February 1915, pg. 44, 45, 46          #7408.7404

     Designs 7408 and 7404 will need in medium size four yards and one-half of forty-four-inch prunella for body of blouse and the two-piece long tunic, one yard seven-eighths of thirty-six-inch satin for sleeves and lower part of skirt, three-eighths yard of thirty-six-inch organdy for collar and short chemisette, and one yard seven-eighths of material thirty-two or thirty-six inches wide for foundation.
     For 7408 see also page 46. Skirt 7404 at lower edge measures about one yard and one-half in medium size.
     7408 in six sizes, thirty-two to forty-two inches bust; 7404 in eight sizes, twenty-two to thirty-six inches waist; fifteen cents each.

McCall's September 1915, pg. 34, 35
#6711.6689

     No. 6711, Ladies’ Waist (15 cents). – Waist requires for size thirty-six, one and seven-eighth yards of forty-inch material. Pattern in seven sizes; thirty-two to forty-four bust.

     No. 6689, Ladies’ Four-Gored Skirt (15 cents). – Skirt requires for size twenty-six, thirty-nine-inch length only, three and three-eighth yards of forty-inch material. Width of skirt, three and one-eighth yards. In six sizes; twenty-two to thirty-two waist.

Designer March 1915, pg. 16, 17
#8071.8072

     These two designs are cleverly combined to form the attractive dress shown on the opposite page. The gathering at the neck is a pretty feature, as well as the scalloped edges of the blouse and the pointed four-piece yoke. The lower part of the skirt is three-piece, and its lower edge measures two and five-eighth yards in medium size. There is a choice of slightly high or regulation waistline, long or short bishop sleeves, and a crushed instead of plaited collar. These are shown in the small views.
     As illustrated in the medium size, the dress requires four and three-quarter yards of forty-inch crepe de Chine, one-eighth of a yard of forty-five-inch net for the frill, and one and three-quarter yards of velvet ribbon for trimmings.

     Blouse 8071 in six sizes, from thirty-two to forty-two inches bust measure, and Skirt 8072 in seven sizes, from twenty-two to thirty-four inches waist and thirty-six to forty-nine and one-half inches hip measure, fifteen cents each.

McCall's July 1915, pg. 34, 35
#6617

     No. 6617, Ladies’ Semi-Princess Dress (15 cents). – Developed as illustrated, in size thirty-six, thirty-eight-inch skirt length, the dress requires six and seven –eighth yards thirty-inch material, three-fourth yard eighteen-inch allover lace, nine and one-eighth yards of insertion and three-eighth yard twenty-two-inch satin for girdle. Pattern in six sizes; thirty-two to forty-two bust.
     Skirt’s width, three and five-eighth yards.

Designer April 1915, pg. 14, 15
#8161.8162

     The graceful double skirt is featured in the attractive dress of foulard shown on the opposite page. A chemisette and short sleeves are provided, and the skirt may be made single instead of double. It is two or three pieces, in slightly high or regulation waistline and measures two and one-half yards at the lower edge in the medium size.

     The dress with three-piece skirt will require in medium size, five and one-quarter yards of thirty-six-inch foulard, three-eighths of a yard of thirty-six-inch lace, five-eighths of a yard of twenty-four-inch satin for pipings and two and five-eighth yards of yard-wide lining for foundation skirt.
     Blouse 8161 in seven sizes, from thirty-two to forty-four inches bust measure, and Skirt 8162 in nine sizes, from twenty-two to thirty-eighth inches waist and thirty-six to fifty-four inches hip measure, fifteen cents each.

Designer January 1915, pg. 16, 17
#7958

     For evening gowns there is hardly a more fascinating style than the gathered tunic and simple blouse made of transparent material over silk. A lovely example is shown in this dress which has the popular long waist. A low-necked French lining is used. If made for afternoon wear, it may have high neck and long one-seam sleeves. Another pretty way of wearing the straight tunic is to gather it in puff effect at the lower edge. It is one or two piece, and the skirt is two-piece, measuring in medium size one and three-quarter yards at the lower edge.
     As illustrated, the medium size requires three and three-eighth yards of thirty-six-inch messaline for skirt, belt and bretelles, five yards of forty-inch chiffon for blouse and tunic, and six and three-quarter yards of bead trimming.

                       Dress 7958 in seven sizes, from thirty-two to forty-four inches bust measure, fifteen cents.

Designer January 1915, pg. 16, 17
#7951

     Another delightful dress for evening is illustrated on the opposite page. It is in the Moyen-Age style and is made over a low-necked French lining. Besides the low neck, there is a choice of round or high neck and long or short sleeves, also the train may be omitted. The separate overblouse and two-piece tunic of chiffon fasten at the side. The design used for beading on the belt is Standard transfer 10270. In the medium size the measurement at the lower edge of the two-piece skirt is one and five-eighth yards.
     The medium size requires two and seven-eighth yards of forty-inch satin for skirt and girdle, four and three-quarter yards of forty-inch chiffon for overblouse, tunic and train, and ten and one-half yards of tinsel trimming.
     Dress 7951 in seven sizes, from thirty-two to forty-four inches bust measure, fifteen cents.