The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-21

the model and thus style is afforded
with little effort or planning. The
pieces are pinned in place, the lines
marked with crayon, and cut, allow
, ing for seams. New styles of trim
ming are then planned by designing
and cutting paper to fit the required
proportions. From plain cuff and col
lar patterns, new styles may be made
by altering the outer line by means of
simple curves or squares, leaving the
neck line unchanged unless cutting to
make lower or to add a piece which
fits closer to the neck.
Whether working up new or old
cloth, avoid the use of superfluOus
! material in unnecessary ruffles, pleats,
fullness, oyersklrtS, large collars,
cuffs or belts, and in unneeded trim
ming. Do not use new material when
old will do, and avoid the making Of
novelty styles which can be worn lit
tie. Combine the plain cloth with
plaids, stripes, figured goods, or with
unclashing contrasts of color Slew
es, cuffs, collars, belts and false hens
of one kind of material provide econ
omy allowances, if used with other
suitable kinds of fabrics.
In making over old blankets, cut
away the thread bare parts, use the
best pieces and make smaller blan-
kets, or use for inner Innings of jack
cts and coats Carefully darn Or
patch old knit woolens. catching up
the lost stitches. Make over into
childrens underwear. Sew plain
seams with the sewing machine, open
them flat and stitch on both sides to
prevent raveling. Dampen the seams
and press them on the wrong side.
Raw edges such as found in the neck,
armholes, and the bottoms of skirts
may be finished with the blanket
stitch, overcasting an edge of crochet,
or stitched one or more times with
the sewing machine
To prevent shine appearing on the
surface of woven woolens, brush daily
with stiff brush in circular move
ment. To remove shine. sponge the
surface with water, brush with fine
wire brush, place wet cloth on the
right side and press with hot iron.
To restore the new appearance to
serges, steam by placing wet thick
on the right side and press, then re-
move the cloth and iron on the
wrong side until dry When woolens
are discarded for the season, brush
and sponge them. taking out foreign
particles, as moth are not apt to at
tach to clean fabrics Make moth
proof bags with newspapers pieced
together and the final opening stitched
after the woclens have been inserted. !
In washing woolens, make suds using
warm water and a good soap, rubbing
particles in this solution gently be-
tween the hands. Rinse in warm water
and hang where there is not too great
heat to cause steaming. To retain
the shape Of the article, lay on fiat
surface and let dry To wash plush
or velvet, rub gently in a warm suds
solution, rinse and hand to dry. While |
still damp, brush with a fine stiff
brush in an outward direction which |
usually raises the pile. In case the
pile still lies down, place the wrong
side over vessel of boiling water or
hold above a wet cloth placed over a
hot iron and stroke gently outward. |
Repeat until effect is gained In case ;
PANIED velvet or plush is desired. iron
while damp on the right side with a
moderately hot iron, stroking the iron
in the same direction throughout the
length of the material. Old velvets
that are slightly faded may be
steamed. PANIED and shirred or
draped onto old hat forms.
Old faded cloth which is worth |
while may be dyed and brought into
good use. If the cloth contains wool .
and cotton, use dyes for cotton. as the |
wool absorbes the dye for cotton more /
readily than the cotton will take the |
dye for wool Be sure to follow eX-
actly the instructions given for dye !
ing To set the color in washing tint /
ed and delicate fabrics, soak in salt /
water; l cup of salt to a gallon of
water. For green or purple cloth, add
one-fourth CUP of vinegar which often |
has the desired effect
Old furs may be cleaned by spong- /
ing with wood alcohol or by brushing
and cleaning with hot gran. White /
furs may be cleaned in pure gasoline,
then combed with a coarse comb to
restore fluff Do not combine -four
with gasoline unless the gasoline is
free from water. else paste forms
which is not easily removed.