Methods of Eradicating Unsightly Marks A STAIN, like dirt, is useful matter in the wrong place. Remedies suggested for the removal of stains caused by various means are given below in alphabetical order for easy reference. As a general principle it may be remarked that the sooner measures are taken for the removal of a … Read more
AN article nicely ironed is, in its way, an artistic triumph. Whether a flat iron, a gas iron, or an electric iron be used makes little or no difference to the appearance of the article, though . certainly docs to the comfort of the ironer. The size of the ironing-board must be determined by the … Read more
Airing. Everything needs well airing after it has been washed, especially clothes and bed linen. Air the clothes either in the sun, providing it is really hot, or by a fire. To test whether things are aired, put them against a mirror. If the mirror is perfectly clear afterwards, the article is aired, but if … Read more
The way clothes fit obviously depends on their style and construction, but the principles described here apply in most cases. DARTS AND SEAMS You can take in all garments by increasing the amount of fabric taken at the seams or other shaping areas such as darts, tucks, pleats or gathers. To let out garments reduce … Read more
Despite the innovations of home knitting machines and the availability of inexpensive ready-made knitwear, hand knitting is a popular pastime as well as being a money-saver. Unusual and beautiful yarns are made especially for hand knitting and new designs and instructions are continually produced to meet increasing popular demand. The most popular items to knit … Read more