The Alaska citizen., 1913-12-01
C|F IS EASILY MADE
 OF RIBBON

lltt' .t'' = 4iiIiN t'op4t "AiOIi' "N "A au, fn remember win little gifts. ;. sa'r SD much the value of a ..t. at this season as the loving bought put ill preparing some thing So many pretty and useful t-.tsa-- an Aa made ou. oi ribbon .nAf Il" following suc Hestions may I.e.r helpful. especially for our friends Outside.
 The combination of the practical N th the beautiful is possible with piece Of ribbon six inches long and four inches wide Fold it in half, making a book three by tour. F old ill . hem one-f urth wide all around and cat stitch 1t down with coiorei silk thread or button-hole twist In the cover sew four flannel leaves, " tn the edges pinked or cut in regular points. Place on them w of needles, each one threaded with the colors woman would be mos likely to use on a short trip Pin in row of small safety pins and add ordinary pins, black and white headed ones. in neat rows across the leaves.
 Attach the binding string T rib Lon on ihe outs de and tie around the little emergency book. This Is flat case that woman can tuck in her handbag or slip into q coat locket. l. is friend in need and will be used many times.
 The tiny flat sachets that are placed in the folds of a blouse or underwear in suitcase must of necessity be small. Here, then, comes small piece of rbbon t9 he rescue A pad of cotton bat ting should be cut and sprinkled with sachet. There should be a coarse muslin or atiste covering made for il. Over this sew the rib bon case, first baSting the raw edges together in the right side. \ dainty bnding of narrow ribbon can be added 70 give neat finish. Outline the four edges with neck lie } W or full rOsette of ribbon.
 Work in an initial or the mono 2aam ef the owner Present with little sprig of holly; or a very clever way s to attach an express tag. intimating that the gift is for short trips
 From a piece of ribbon onehalf yard Ing can be made a little shirred bag to hold circular bolts of lingerie ribbon. Gather each edge an4 then sew he gathered part around crocheted ring about one inch Il diameter. Do the same %ith the other edge, leaving the short ends of the ribbon open. They Of course must be hemmed for the sake of neatness. Place tive or three bol E O. ribbon with the ends coming out through each ring and 'hc opening between the hemmed el1uS. l HIS Iltllc tdSe IS dlHdN 5 appreciated by women.
 For the one who sews is the lit tie case made of pompadour ribbon n'ne inches long with selvage turned in one half inch around three sides and up from the long e3ge for abou. two inches. Cat stitching will hold down the edges. The long flap on the lower line should then be divided into three pockets by stitching vertically across the fold. In one pocket place a tiny pair cf sc c'ssors; in another pearl bodkin: in the third col lee 1ion of different sized metal stringers that will help in the good work. Work on the outside of the case the monogram of the own CT in silk that will contrast clear ly wth the pattern.
 For a lingerie ribbon holder use dolls head with lips parted enough to allow the baby ribbon to run through. Slip the base of the neck into a pretty bag having a solid bottom with a spool of baby ribbon wired to 1t, loosely enough to allow of it's free unrolling Slip the loose end of the ribbon out through the dolls mouth. fasten the bag securely around it's neck and make a hanger of ribbon.
 Besides the gifts made of ribbon, here are a few ether ideas.
 A very pretty comb and brush bag can be made from two bordered handkerchiess. Cut out a circle from the middle of one handker- chief large enough to allow a comb and brush 60 go in. Turn in edges and sew ribbon around them. through which draw string must be run. Now place this handkerchief upon the top of the second one. sew them together. nearly where they meet at the edges and draw up the ribbon
 A white apron can be made by embroidaring nice piece of white lawn in shadow embroidery. Cut the apron rounding, finish with lace-edged ruffle. Butterflies make an easy and pretty design. Use three sizes, a large one in the center of the lower edge with a smaller one