Kimono Coat, Raglan Sleeve Slip, Kimono Slip.
Knitted Shirt and Band. Shaped Diapers. Diaper Fastening with Tapes.
Gertrude Petticoat. Kimono Nightgown Fastening with Snaps.
For the Layette.
Making. Preparation of the baby clothes should be a joy and not a worry or burden. Let them be simple, moderate in quantity.
The kimono or raglan sleeve gowns, wrappers, and coats are much easier to put on and off than the set-in sleeve. By liberal measure under the shoulders, the sleeve will not pull out; a gathering string at the cuff for little babies will keep the hand from slipping out.
All seams should be flat.
Seams on woolen garments should be felled or edges featherstitched flat. Armhole and neck of flannel garments should be covered with soft seam-binding or turned back ¼ inch and raw edge stitched down or featherstitched; never turn under, as this makes a ridge. At hem of flannel petticoat, raw edge need not be turned in but may be featherstitched flat.