CHAPTER XIII 
 
 
CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGARMENTS: CORSET 
              COVERS AND PETTICOATS 
                      CORSET COVERS 
 
 
Suitable materials 
 
 
 
 
 
    Batiste 
    Berkeley cambric 
    Cotton crepe 
    Linen 
    Longcloth 
    Nainsook 
 
 
           Suitable trimmings 
 1. Lace edging. 
   Lace insertion 
   Lace beading 
                     /French 
     (a) Valenciennes.. German 
     (b) Cluny 
     (c) Torchon 
     (d) Irish 
     (e) Filet 
 2. Embroidered edging 
   Embroidered insertion 
   Embroidered beading 
   Entre-deux, suited to material of gar- 
     ment 
 3. Binding: 
     Bias strips... I white 
 4. Braid 
15. Tatting 
 
 
   KAiNSOOK is one of the daintiest cotton materials used for 
making corset covers. It admits of very simple or elaborate decora- 
tion, wears well, and launders easily. 
    For hard wear, however, with wool and heavy cotton and linen 
waists, longcloth and Berkeley cambric will give longer service. 
Crepe commands its place as a material needing no ironing, so is to 
be considered for that quality, if for no other. It can be simply but 
daintily trimmed, and, worn under garments not too sheer, does not 
betray itself as the inexpensive material which it is. Crepe gives 
fairly good service, but when it begins to show signs of wear, will 
suddenly tear in slits along the strips of "crinkles." 
    Designing Corset Covers.-iBeax in mind the essential things 
to be thought about: The use to which the garment will be put, i.e., 
worn with lingerie or heavy waists, and base the choice of material 
and trimming upon that. Observe always simplicity of line and 
decoration. Use trimming in accord with the fabric. Strive first 
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