Evening star., 1911-08-27
Laundering Lingerie.

r ACY and delicate materials need care.
- ful handling. which they do not re-
ceive ut the hands OF the average laun-
dress. Every woman should do such
work for herself IL possible. Rightly
managed, 1t does not take much time
or trouble and the result is infinitely
more satisfactory.
II possible, have pure rain water o.
other soft water. as you want that
which is free from lime or iron. If you
soften the water with sal soda, borax or
ammonia the proportion should be one
tablespoonful to a gallon of water. See
that it is entirely dissolved before plac-
ing the clothes into 1t. In washing
waists and neckwear trimmed profusely
with lace and embroidcries use warm
suds made from CASTLE or similar soap
Lacy things should not be rubbed too
much. but simply squeezed. and should
not be boiled too long. Then rinse
bleach and blue, and hang in bright
sunshine and fresh air to dry. Do not
use too much bluing. Try first with a
white cloth before dipping any wearing
apparel into Ii.
For sheer materials either rice starch
or gum arabic water may be used for
stiffening.
Rice Starch.-One-fourth pound of rice
In one quart Of water until cooked to a
pulp, adding more water il necessary.
Now pour on one quart more of hot
water and strain through a cloth.
Gum Arabic Water.--Take one ounce of
the best gum arabic and one-half pint
of boiling water. pour water over the
gum and let stand, stirring frequently
strain through cloth and then bottle.
Half an hour before ironing sprinkle
and roll in towel. corn broom makes
good sprinkler. Use warm water. as
1t spreads better and does not spot the
clothes. Do not let them lie long or
they will mildew. Be sure your irons
are clean, and rub q little paraffin over
each one and try on paper before using.
Remember that pOngee should always be
ironed when it is dry, and with a warm,
not hot, iron. Iron sleeves first, and by
using a rather small iron you will find
1t possible to iron them without creasing,
even IL you do not possess a sleeve board.
Then iron the body of the waist, doing
the tucks and plain part first on the
right side, leaving the embroidery and
| lace, which should be ironed on the wron;,
| side, for the last. To iron tucks nicely
start at. the shoulder. holding the waist
at the bottom Of the tucks firmly with
the left hand to straighten them.
Wash Irish crochet lace with soap
and water, rinse thoroughly, then dip in
| thin cold starch, putting drop of blu
| ing in the starch. Have several thick
| nesses of blanket. covered by an iron
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right side down on it, cover with a
cloth and iron until dry, pressing down
hard. Then take your crochet hook and
carefully pull out each little picot, raise
all the petals of the flowers, then press
| the balls into shape with your fingers.
Even a large piece like a coat or waist
can be done at home just as we'll as at
the cleaners by following these direc-
| TONS
Before washing the side pleated frilis
| and jabots. which are SO pretty and
popular, and yet SO hard to do up" run
| row of basting stitches about an inch
| from the outer edge. That will hold the
pleats in position while washing and will
| save time and trouble later in ironing.
These frills. by the way, should when
possible be made separate from the blouse
and buttoned, hooked or pinned on. so
| that they do not have to go SO often
| to the tub. They really do not get dirty
| SO quickly as the more exposed parts of
| the blouse. II you buy-a ready-made
blouse with frflls stitched on, it is an
easy matter to rip them of and supply
buttons and buttonholes. When ironing
begin at the bottom, pulling gently from
the top. The pleats adjust themselves.
A slight scorch may be removed by
Immediately washing the spot over sew
eral thicknesses of white cloth. The
white cloths absorb the scorch and should
| be moved frequently. To remove axle
grease from clothes rub with lard and
| let stand one-half hour before washing.