Arizona sun., 1949-01-14

like a fur collar and cuffs on it, or
just the former.
Wide full skirts for teen ayers
will take on a new look if You place
a wide piece Of quilting at the bot
tom of the skirt. This is a very
new touch and very effective.
Dresses that are not quite long
enough might take a contrasting
colored hem of grosgrain or some
such material. Or, if you like the
cuffed effect that is featured on so
many skirts. use this piece Of the
same material as the skirt. Sew it
on but place buttons around the
hem so that it looks as though it
were buttoned rather than sewed
on the dress.
How to Refresh
Your WOOlens
Garments will take on new life
If they are properly cleaned. II you
can't give them q dry cleaning at
home, then have 1t done profes-
I sionally.
If the cleaning does not add life
to them, here's what you can do.
First, brush the garment thorough
ly. Now turn it on the reverse side
and place a damp cloth over it. Go
over every inch, using warm or
moderately warm iron. Do not iron
until the pressing cloth is dry, for
the nap Of the garment will not
stand up as well as though you had
just pressed it leaving the cloth only
somewhat damp.
When fabrics have become slight
ly stiff from frequent washings,
such as happens sometimes with
rayons, there are ways to restore
some of the original finish. Use gum
arabic for rayons. Dissolve one
tablespoon of the substance in one
quart Of warm water. Dip the
fabric in the solution after regular
rinse. Dry and prepare for ironing
as usual.
Velveteens gain new life with
this trick: take a piece of scotch
tape and wind it around glass with
the sticky side up. Run this over
the material, changing tape as soon
as it gets dirty.
Both velvet and velveteens are
refreshed by hanging in the bath
room and turning on hot water to
create steam. This is the way to
remove creases from them. Use the
same treatment for hats Of these
materials.
Other Garments Need
Special Attention
Sweaters sometimes get weary
after long hard wear during the cool
| weather. If they have Shrunk be-
cause of careless washing and are
not thoroughly clean, have them
done professionally as this will re-
store some of their original beauty.
You'll find that some sweaters
will look better after washing and
drying, if you 60 over them with an
iron and a pressing cloth that is
damp. Do this on the wrong side,
Just as you treat woolen clothing.
Gloves should come in for their
share of mending and cleaning just
as other pieces Of clothing. Purses
should be brushed weekly and have
their spots removed as they appear.
Have clasps and fasteners changed
as they show the need for it.
Felt hats should receive thor
| ough brushing, and ornaments may
be changed as they need freshen:
ing. Wells on any kind of hat take on
new life if you lay the veil against
waxed paper and press with a warm
iron.
Shoes may be refreshed by the
repair shop if you cannot take care
of the finish at home. However,
there are good suede and leather
cleaners that can do admirably il
used properly. Change bows and
ornaments if these have been
banged out of shape.
Most scarves can be washed just
like clothing. Apply gentle launder.
ing methods inasmuch as most o1
them are delicate.
! Buttons, buckles and belts take
. bot of wear, and if they are shah.
by, it's a small matter to. change
them for new ones rather than re.
pair them.