Evening star., 1925-01-16


almost alwavs outwear a less expen-
sive garment. Then, too, really
good garment, even when II has
grown shabby, retains a style that
the cheap one never had.
Finally, consider the price from an
ethical and economic standpoint II
very good garment could be bought
for less than 1t is worth, some one
would lose money. A trustw worthy
firm, fair price, a careful choice of
fabric, color, style and finishing
full-length try-on, possibly a slight
alteration. These are the essential
things to observe when you select a
garment.
Buying Odds and Ends.
Odds and ends collected at various
times and carefully preserved are
'ften most useful on various occa-
lions. There should, OF course. be
method exercised in the saving of
odds and ends, as a heterogeneous
collection. would be only a source of
trouble.
There is difference between
boarding and collecting which should
be carefully observed Hoarding
means the keeping of everything re-
gardless as to whether or not 1t may
be useful. Collecting is the keeping
of those things which will most
probably be needed at some time or
other. All that Is necessary to dis
crlmlnate between the two is a little
common sense.
1t is a good idea to reIegate old
scraps of lace to a lace bag. A small
piece OF lace is often required for an
applique or to mend a lace trimming
or for various other things. A scrap
bag should be made for the various
pieces OF material which the home
dressmaker collects, or else a spe-
cial drawer should be put aside for
the purpose. Odd pieces of material
are always and often wanted for
patches, Innings and for other pur-
poses.
Materials that have been purchased
by the yard should be laid out a. fat
as possible in drawers and boxes, or,
If possible, rolled Otherwise, the
folds are likely to become permanent
and are then very difficult to remove
Many a sale bargain loses its lus-
ter long before the purchaser has
occasion to wear it. Quantities of
articles bought now will be consign-
ed to boxes and drawers for next
Spring, Summer, or Fall, and i'm
proper storing will soon take the
freshness from them. One of the
best devices for storing suits or
dresses is a cretonne bag, made in
the shape of a mammoth pillowcase
with a row of brass rings running
along the aperture's top, and a flap
to close the whole in and prevent
dust from penetrating. Hung square
wise along the back of a closet or
wardrobe, skirts and coats and
blouses and sweaters on hangers can
be put in at will.
Household Needs.
Home stock taking is really quite
as necessary as business stock TAX
over every part of the house and
make note of all things required
and all repairs that are necessary.
1t is false economy to let everything
become so shabby or wornout that a
large sum of money will be required
to put things right again. This may
be avoided by replenishing the home
stock year by year. With notebook
and pencil in hand, go over each
room and notice the condition of fur
niture and all other furnishings. All
Winter curtains and other draperies
should be examined to see whether
they can be washed or cleaned, or, il
new ones will be necessary for next
Winter If carpet is badly worn, the
best pieces may often be cut out.
bound, and used for small rugs for
bedrooms, or if Joined together will
make a square for a smaller room.
Furniture should be examined and
broken pieces repaired and chairs
recaned or upholstered.