CHILDREN'S CLOTHES.
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
Sut,—One has a very heartfelt sympathy with " Widower " in his difficulty as to providing for his twin daughters' outfit. May a practical woman suggest that a good nurse should be able to make most of them, both little frocks and also the under-garments. If the present "nurse is no needlewoman and, cannot cut-out as well as make, she should get some
such a journal as Weldon's Children's Dressmaker and theit other publications, and then procure patterns such as are there advertised. In times when there is a great deal to be done, at the turn of the seasons, a good' chilly working children's dressmaker should be called in to assist. There are plenty such to be met with if advertised for. As regards " best " frocks, it is a good pla-1 to buy one good model at a really good shop and have it copied. The children could take turns to have the model frock, or coat, and to avoid any seeming favouritism
Stockings need not be very dear. At the age of seven clothes are so soon outgrown that expensive ones are a great waste. If " white shantung with a liftle chintz Pattern " is not to be found, there are plenty of other and even more suitable materials. Should Nanny be unable to make the little girls' clothes, a good children's maid could 'be found who both could and would do so.—I am, Sir, &c.,
F. C. R.
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