New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
SPRING FURBISHING
Last Season Clothes Made to
Rene1C Their Youth.

Though II is difficult to give general adj
vice in the matter OF economy in clothes,
there are a number OF timely hints that
may save every one a bit OF money here
or there.
The last years suit. for instance. need
not be reIegated to the charity bundle. no
matter how shabby II may seem IN the
glare Of the bright spring sunshine. IL II
is shiny at the elbows or across the
shoulders at the back. the nap can be re-
stored by a gentle application OF emery
per and a soft brush. Spots can be re-
moved with diluted ammonia and calcined
magnesia. or. IN the case Of alpaca or mo-
hair, pure white soap and lukewarm water
will work wonders
II the collars. pocket flaps and lapels are
frayed at the edges, they may be covered
with MORE or ottoman silk in color to
match the suit, or bordered with one Of
the new gallons with silver. gold and Per-
sian designs. II the buttons that are los
ing their cloth covering are replaced at the
same time with bone or mother-of-pearl
buttons. the Jacket OF the suit will look as
good as new.
AS for the skirt II the hem is frayed IL
may be cut off and replaced with one Of
the same silk that is TO refurbish the collar
and cuffs A stitched belt OF the same silk
completes the costume.
II the lace or net Jokes and cuffs Of silk
waists have a worn and ancient look about
them. they may be yelled in chiffon most
effectively. In fact. whole waists of lace
or all-over net that has done good service
may still be retained in the wardrooe II
covered with one OF those chic little over
blouses Of chiffon or Eauzs made in the
approved peasant style. Such a bodice
worn with a ulessaline or a silk crepe skirt
makes a charming costume for afternoon
and dressy wear.
Lingerie waists. or even tailored ones
that have become a little ''overwOrn''
around the neckband and at the cuffs may
De made TO serve many another day IL
these parts are cut or and the raw edges
finished neatly with bias bands and Chan
tecier frills.
This is the season for using old pieces OF
lace TO garnish new frocks and old. Chemi-
settles and cuffs. tunics. fiounces. hats.
everything may be touched up with n
pretty bit Of lace Though Chantiny Is the
prime fsvorite none Of the others may be
said to be out of fashion. save perhaps the
heavier Renaissance.
As for hats. il one does not wish 10 trust
them to a halter 20 clean and rebIock Cfor
they have a way Of making them unrecOg-
nizahlel. one may well do IL at home with
the aid OF little oxalic acid plain sugar
water or gum arabic. The oxalic acid Is
for cleaning purposes. Applied vigorously
with a stiff brush. and then thoroughly
rtnsed with cold water. IL will work Won
ders. IL the hat is 10 have a new shape. II
should be dipped into hot water. which will
make II soft and pliabIe. " may then be
moulded into any shape with deft hands.
turned up or down. stretched or ruted. and
laid out In the sun TO dry and harden into
its new form IL a generous amount Of
sugar is put into the water. or little gum
arabic. the stiffness OF the hat will be in
sured. Laces and nets may be stirened IN
the same manner.
II one wishes to make a mushroom hat
out OF a straight or an upturned sailor
and this is wonderful secret-the hat may
be placed in a deep bowl or wash basin
when vet and left there 20 dry. When u
is dry II Will hav- assumed the proper
bowllike contour
Velvet ribbon. N one has not a steamer
attachment for tho tea kettle. may he re-
freshed by wsttins II on the reverse side