The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
PACKING AS AN ART.

Most people are afraid of crushing their
clothes by packing them too tightly, yet
| this is the secret OF successful packing.
II they are allowed room to slide and
clip. they will come forth wrinkled and
mussed, whereas II they are firmly held
In place in a trunk which Is not too
large for its contents, you will get far
better results. A hostess shudders. too,
on beholding the arrival of a mammoth
trunk. II is very incOnsiderate to encum-
Der her with too much luggage. and this
Is a point to remember il you would be
a welcome guest.
In planning for summer tour you
should always arrange your packing. so
that the things you need most and first
will be near the top. The heavier gar
ments. which you take with you for
emergencies in case OF cold weather may
be neatly packed at the very bottom, and
II covered securely with a piece of cloth
and held in place either by pins or tapes,
will act as a false bottom and will not
interfere with the lighter clothes.
There is nothing that looks SO untidy
as wrinkled gowns. and nothing that so
takes away from your smart appearance,
as the crumpled look Of an elaborate cos
tune, so that an hour or two expended
upon careful packing is not wasted.
No garment should ever be folded un-
skirt should have each pisit carefully
caught in place at the hem before pack
ing. Then the skirt should be carefully
folded with tissue paper in the fold. and
1t will come out of the trunk in perfect
condition.
Tissue paper is an essential to good
pacing. II should be placed within every
fold: 1t should be used to stun out
sleeves, bows and pufrs. and to place
F,a aY,I
to fill out vacant corners. 1t is light and
does not add to the weight of luggage.
II there is an abundance OF space in a
trunk. It is a good idea to leave coats
on hangers, first filling out the sleeves
and fronts. but II this is not convenient
fold the coat inside out, placing the
sleeves together, front touching front,
then fold once lengthwise. with tissue
paper in between. the sleeves also being
kept In shape with a slight stuffing.
Some soft gowns are kept smoother by
being rolled over a heavy newspaper
roll that has been first covered with
sheets of tissue paper. then by stralghb
packing. This, OF course. depends upon
the material and whether you can accom-
modate 1t to a given space.
II your trunk does not contain the
modern trays and compartments, paper
boxes are a safeguard. Evening gowns
may be kept uncrushed by placing them
in a separate box. and smaller boxes that
At in the upper tray can be utilized for
the many little accessories. Label these
boxes with the contents. which saves both
time and temper. An elastic band or rib
bon will keep the lids in place even II
the trunk be turned upside down.
Hats should be pinned in firmly, even
though they be well protected by stuffing
and wrappings, and extra tapes in trays
will keep garments from sliding and slip
ping.
1t is never wise to have some one else
pack for you, unless it is your maid who
will also unpack your belongings. for
you will not know where to find what
you need on short notice and will only
succeed in rumpling your clothes in your
vain search.