The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-07-18
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Ribbons

Spread the ribbon fiat on a smooth.
hard surface like table top or a
marble slab and sponge or brush with
tukeWarm water in which a little
mlld soap has been dissolved. Rinse
W holding the ribbon stretched be-
tween the hands and passing it thru
a bowl of clear water of the same
temperature. Dry by spreading it
| out straight and fiat on a. smooth.
hard surface. Draw the hand gently
over 1t to press out air bubbles which
may have formed under the ribbon
and would make it look "blistered"
when dry.
| Ways to Freshen Velvet
Velvets get defaced by having the
pile or nap crushed. 1t can often be
raised again by careful steaming.
Lay wet cloth over the back of the
| velvet, lift the two together and pass
| them over an inverted hot iron, hold
ing the wet cloth next the iron; or
mold the velvet stretched over the
steam from vessel of hot water or
steam spreader on the spout of 4
teakettle, with the back of the velvet
toward the steam. ,.I
Dust may be removed from velvet
~ brushing, then sponging carefully
and steaming.
How to Wash Corduroy
Corduroy is kind of cotton velvet
which may be washed providing it
is not rubbed, squeezed, or. ironed.
Il 1t is made up at home, stitch the
seams with loose stitch to prevent
pucker1ng when washed. Before
laundering babies coats or other
lined garments loosen the lining at
the bottom to avoid bagging. Use
a solution of mild soap, or for dark
colors which may streak or fade,
solution of soap bark. Souse the
garment up and down in the soapy
water, changing the water as it be-
comes sOiled. Rinse in several clear
waters until no more dirt and soap
come out. Hang the garment up
dripping wet and so that it will dry
In the shape in which it is worn.
Dry in the wind if possible. When
dry brush briskly to raise the nap,
How to Wash Knitted Articles
Sweaters, scarfs and other knitted
or crocheted articles often lose their
shape when cleaned unless special
precautions are taken. Work as
follows: Measure the article. Use
lukewarm' water and soap solution,
Wash the article by squeezing rather
than rubbing and keep it under water
as much as possible. When lifting
1t, keep the hand under and put it
into pan. Rinse until the last
water is clear. Squeeze out the
water either with the hands or by
putting thru the wringer, keeping
the hand under the garment to pre-
vent stretching from the weight of
the water. Put thru the wringer
several times, changing the folds to |
take out as much water as possible. |
Place on covered table and stretch |
or pat into the original shape and
size as shown by the measurements.
1T desirable, it may be pinned or
fastened in place by thumb tacks.
How to Clean Lace
Measure before washing if, as in
the case Of curtains or collars, it is
important to keep the original size
and shape. Very delicate lace should
be basted carefully on piece of
cotton cloth and washed on that to
prevent straining the lace. Wash in
lukewarm water and soap solution,
rather than rubbing out
the dirt. Bleach by setting in direct
sunshine and keeping moist with
soap or borax solution. Rinse thoroly.
Restore faded cream or ecru color
by rinsing in clear coffee or tea and
stretching Immediately; the color of
the liquid as seen thru tumbler
held up to the light should be the
same as that desired in the lace. In
drying, stretch on a padded board
and pin into it's original shape and
size. Net or lace curtains may be
pinned to sheet on the floor or,
better, placed on curtain stretcher
adjusted to the desired size.
Lace may sometimes be cleaned
by covering it with warm French.
chalk, allowing 1t to stand overnight
and then shaking thoroly.