. The Koester school book of drapes; a complete text book and course of instruction in merchandise draping. used over the shoulders and across the bustas well as for the sleeves. The skirt was drawn up in front and held in place by an orna-mental pin. The collar and yoke were of a pattern that fitted with the band lace. Drape No. 2 was made by first covering the form with white satin. Over this wasdraped a black shadow flounce. There was a gold band at the waist and a corsage bouquetof gold flowers. This drape was an especially effective one on account of the combinationof materials used. Howe
. The Koester school book of drapes; a complete text book and course of instruction in merchandise draping. used over the shoulders and across the bustas well as for the sleeves. The skirt was drawn up in front and held in place by an orna-mental pin. The collar and yoke were of a pattern that fitted with the band lace. Drape No. 2 was made by first covering the form with white satin. Over this wasdraped a black shadow flounce. There was a gold band at the waist and a corsage bouquetof gold flowers. This drape was an especially effective one on account of the combinationof materials used. However, it required but a few minutes to make. As the goods areof a delicate character the arrangement was somewhat loose and the pinning was donewith great care. Drape No. 3 shows a bridal gown arranged with a few appropriate accessories. Tlieform was draped with the new bridal silk and trinuned with real point lace, making abeautiful bridal gown. In this drape the graceful lines of the bust, waist and hip werebrought out as fully as possible. On the train was placed a small white bouquet tied witli 194. Draping on Forms white satin ribbon. The accessories that were placed in front consisted only of a and handkerchief. Drape No. 4 shows the form taken apart Lo make a waist and a skirt arrangementseparately. This form will be described a little later on. To the left is the npper part ofthe form fitted on a low stand and draped with Irish lace to suggest a waist. At the rightis a graceful skirt drape made of an Irish lace robe trimmed with cerise ribbon and a bouquetof flowers. A rhinestone buckle was placed at the back. Drape No. 5 shows an arrangement of an entirely different kind. In this case theform was covered with plain satin charmeuse for the underdrape and frappe velour brochewas used for the upper drape. This was trimmed with gold band lace. A few pieces ofermine fur were added to finish the effect.
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