Product Review

Misses' costume: fitted, boned top has collar, front overlay/placket, back seam detail, flaps, attached three-piece bow, two-piece sleeves with band, bias hem facing and button trim. Back is longer than front, underlining shows. Skirt has waistband, side-front seams, pleated back/drape and self-fabric and continuous bias trim. A, b: underlined, applied, bias ruffles, hook & eye closing, purchased trim and tassel. Fabrics: taffeta, silk. Contrast: velvet, lightweight brocade. Underlining: cotton/cotton blends. Hem facing b: poplin. With nap. Without nap. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Notions: a: 11/2 yds. Of 3/8braid, 33/4 yds. Of boning, 3/4 yd. Of bias tape, twelve buttons, twelve hooks & eyes. B: 3 yds. Of 3/8braid, 6 yds. Of 1/4trim, 11/8 yds. Of 3/4twill tape, two pair of 36shoelaces, seven hooks & eyes, one tassel with cord. Size combinations: b5(8-10-12-14-16), f5(16-18-20-22-24).