Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 January 1914 — NEEDS TWO HANDKERCHIEFS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEEDS TWO HANDKERCHIEFS

Oainty Apron Only That Ma* terial and Would Take But a Ehort Time to Make. =4~ - ' The sweetest little apron- can be made in a very short time with two handkerchiefs; nothing else is needed. The handkerchiefs should- be gefitlemen’s size, and have a pretty border. To make, lay one handkerchief ont diagonally with the points at the top and bottom; lay the second handkerchief over it quite square, so that the top point of the under one comes exactly in the center of the top of the second handkerchief, as in the small

diagram. TTurn iipithe t|ro corners of top handkerchief, and for the present pin in place. Mark out with a pencil or by tacking that portion of the first handkerchief, that hangs below the turned-up corners. Cut that portion ofT, and secure it to the top handkerchief, fulling it a little as you sew it on. The turnedup portions must be secured so as to form two little pockets. The remainder of the handkerchief that has been cut is utilized in making the band and strings. The uses of an apron like this are many and varied, they are so dainty that they may be put on a best gown when tea is being served, and thus prevent any accident from spoiling it. The apron has two pockets; thus* It is most useful for work, and could be kept for this purpose alone, leaving the worlc in the pockets and simply putting the apron on when it is wanted. When helping at a bazaar or tennis teas, it 1b very becoming, especially if all the helpers wear the same kind, wish the same coloring in the border; it is easily washed, and will loofc like new again if carefully ironed.