The Dickinson press., 1889-01-05
loo,,inr After Winter Clothing,

The first things to look after are the fan.
nels. These should be first shaken well and
put out in tho air, Il lowing them to remain
out for an hour ut least. When they are thor
ou2hly aired, each one should be examined
carefully for rips, tears and Worn places,
which should be seen to immediately.
Where the necks arc fraycd or the tapes
badly worn the substitution of new cotton or
linen tape will much improve the looks us
well as the strength of the garments in these
places. Where q flannel has been worn for
some time there arc thin spots in places, gen.
orally at tho elbows of the sleeves of tho
shirts and at the knees Of the drawers. These
places should be stayed by a piece of flannel
of the same shade us the garment. A piece
of this kind placed under the thinspots, using
n large sized piece, SO us to attach it to the
firm flannel or each side, may he sewn on so
neatly that unless examined closely the ad-
dition would never be noticed. This will
make the flannel last longer, and when the
little holes, that invariably come in the knees
and elbows, make their appearance, they can
be darned neatly to the flannel piece UNDER
meath.
The heels of the stockings can be lined in the
same way, using a piece from the leg Of an
old stocking for the purpose. This piece can
be put on so smoothly than many people who
cannot tolerate such Il thing as u darned
stocking will scarcely notice the lining. and
if they are accustomed to wearing q double
hccled stocking can hardly separate the two.
Some women always line the heels and toes
of new stockings i'll this way before putting
them on. claiming that they ',st much
longer than il worn Us purchased. This is,
certainly q good plan to follow in regard to
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person who is annoyed by stockings wearing
out sooner than expected should adopt it.
Next to the fannels come the outside gar
ments. These ought first to be taken out in
the air, well shaken and hung on the line un-
til thoroughly aired. With q small switch
beat tho wooden garments until all the dust
is extracted, then let remain until aired. 1t
is best to choose q day in which a brisk wind
is blowing when airing wooden, or, in fact,
any clothing but the finest, such as lawns,
muslins, etc. Furs should be aired in the
same manner, switching them lightly to do
tach any stray moth that may have wandered
into them. When airing a plush jacket DE-
not switch it, as every mark will show, bu1
shake well and let air, then just before
taking in go over it with u soft velvet brush
Examine coats and jackets for detached
buttons and frayed binding. Sew onthe but
ions needed, and, if the binding is frayed
providing the garment is worth it, rebin'
witt, silk binding braid. If the binding j
fra: ed only in one or two places. such as il
the fronts and sleeves Of coats, only these
parts may be rebound, joining the new bind
ing neatly to the good already on the coat
To be sure. the old will have to be ripped
off to the place from which you wish to joil
the new. When the fraycd part is the from
OF the coat it is best to join the braid in thu
notch of the lapel, carrying it down the front
turning the corner or curve at bottom O
coat, and finishing about three inches from
curve. When the sleeve is frayed it is not
good plan to cut the braid, but ripping of
the old, rebind the sleeve all around. Re
move any stains IN coats by rubbing with
soft clothdipped in ammonia, afterward rims
ing the spot In clear water. If the coat j
black, a sponging Of the whole in stron
black coffee, to which has been added q fe,
drops of ammonia, will greatly benefit il
more especially if the coat is inclined to los
its color. Sponge with q piece Of blac
cloth.-Cor. Boston Budget.