Manual Training High School - Prospect Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Incidental to the construction of these garments, some- thing is told of the history of sewing, of the people who first sewed, and the implements they made for that purpose. ln- struction is given as to the quality of thelmaterials to be used and as much as may be told of their history and manufac- ture. Again, while the garment must necessarily be plain, it may be ornamented by the addition of some sort of trim- ming. This introduces the subject of laces and embroideries, which is vastly interesting, from both historical and mechan- ical points of view, and enables us to teach how to dis- tinguish the good from the bad, whether as mere material or an artistic product. And now we come to the shopping expedition. Each girl must call her arithmetical knowledge to her assistance, and calculate for herself the quantity of material she will require for her garment, and the amount of money it will cost. Thus she goes out to purchase, not at haphazard, but with definite ideas. The next step in the work is the draughting. The draughting lessons are full of interest, for we are making clothes on a scientific basis. Moreover, before the draught- ing can begin something must be known about the propor- tions of a well-developed figure, what lines of the form must be chiefly considered in draughting, and how to make meas- urements accordingly. The knowledge thus acquired is extremely valuable to the girl, and it is noticeable' that she becomes an important factor at home, for not only can she shape her own garments, but those as well of sister and mother. fn making the waist and wash dress, still other thoughts are suggested and dwelt upon. The subject of color is con- sidered. Equally important is the adaptation of material to figure to produce the best effect. Dressmaking carries us still further into the subject of adaptation, since by a study of the good points or defects of a figure we can so plan our trimming as to emphasize in one place and weaken in an- other and thus produce a more nearly perfect picture. just here it is found that a little knowledge of the styles that have prevailed 'at different periods of the world's history, is a great help is producing artistic effects, and enabling us, in our gowns, so to use color and line as to make the best of the form of the wearer and produce a harmonious whole. Almost all girls are interested in millinery, but occasion- ally one is found who says: I have no taste for millineryf' Such a one is plied with these questions: Do you know anything of the manufacture of the textiles used in milli- nery? Can you distinguish the good from the poor in quality of the materials used P From the artistic side, have you considered the colors you may wear with good effect P Have you thought how one shape of hat will bring out the good lines of your face, while another will accentuate the bad ones P Color is the first study, and who with an eye for the beau- tiful is not delighted with the knowledge and power of appreciation that is opened up by a study of this subject? No girl, certainly. It is remarkable what results are obtained from the lessons on this subject. Sometimes it requires two or three attempts before a girl can see at all correctly the

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