Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 January 1943 — Page 19

omemaking— Wool Garments Are "On the Mend" Now That They Cannot Be Replaced

IN WARTIME, mending is often better than making, patching is

patriotic, and a darn may save the

entirely occupied with goods and garments for the armed forces, there is much less to supply civilian wardrobes. Many families now own garments that cannot be replaced for the

duration. But the housewife who" and knows the secrets of mending, can keep clothes lasting and looking well. - Clothing of wool—which is a strategic material—deserves utmost care and prompt mending when needed. Home economists of the U. 8. department of agriculture offer camouflage pointers on mending wool, so the mend won’t catch the eye. To begin with, they suggest that patching is usually best for a large hole, darning for a small hole, snag or worn place.

Patching Pointers

HERE ARE PATCHING pointers: Cut the patch on the straight of the goods. Sew it in so its crosswise yarns meet the crosswise yarns in the garment, and its lengthwise yarns meet lengthwise yarns. This makes the weave of the material run straight through from patch to garment and hides the patch. If the material has a designstripes, figures or dots—the design must match in every detail to conceal the patch. Patch a faded garment with a faded piece. Often a hem or a pocket can supply a piece that will match: the color. Darns are well adapted to mending wool, especially small holes, tears and worn spots. Make a good start by using thread of the right color. If possible use yarns raveled from a scrap of the same cloth the garment was made from, or raveled from the inside of a straight-cut seam or hem, For looks and strength, use lengthwise yarns for darning lengthwise and crosswise yarns for crosswise darning. ' The inside of the hem can supply crosswise yarns, the inside of the seams, lengthwise yarns. When raveling is not possible, use dull-finish thread that blends closely with the material. A slightly darker shade of thread often shows up less than thread that seems an exact match on the spool. Work with a short thread because long thread pulled back and forth across a tear or hole tends to pull -and scratch the darn out of place. As for the needle, have it fine to save pulling and stretching the material.

Disappearing Darns STUDY THE WEAVE of the fabric, make the. darning stitch as much like it as possible. Sit by a strong clear light to work. Some expert darners work with a magni-

; fying glass. Work for flatness, as in weaving. If threads are pulled too tight, the finished darn puckers. But too loose stitching makes a darn look puffy. Usually it is better to darn on the right side of the material in order to see how the darn appears as you work. Draw the mending yarn in and out through the yarns of the cloth when possible, to blend tah with fabric. Take tiny stitches and go easy on the turns. Around the edge of

the darn, run the stiches unevenly]

into the cloth so there is no definite line to show where the darn begins. Cut off the ends of the darning threads on. the inside of the garment—and not too closely. Be sure all raw edges of the hole are on the underside of the darn. No darn looks perfect until it has a final pressing. Steam press on - the wrong side, then brush the right side lightly to lift the nap of the wool.

Triangular Tears

FOR THE three-corner tear—the bane of every housewife—the tear : Junior gets when he catches his trousers on a nail, darn by hand as though each side were a straight tear. At the corner the two straight darns will lap over each other. This gives extra strength. Working over ~«het or over a piece of cloth will also give strength to this darn. Sweaters, socks, mitténs and other knit garments may often be mended by a knit-stitch that looks like the original knitting—provided you have matching yarn. A larger hole where the kitting can’t be brought back, , may be mended with a blanketstitch mend which is strong but has no “give.” Directions and illus-

trations for many mends for wool}

and other fabrics, too, may be found in a new publication—“ABC’s of Mending,” Farmers’ Bulletin 1925. This bulletin is free from the U. S. department of Beticuline while the

| gestions for gifts and for your own

§ |The Indianapolis Times Pattern

day. With labor and looms almost

is skilled with needle and thread,

Health— Baby May Get Vitamin B-1 In Future

-By JANE STAFFORD Science Service Writer VERY YOUNG BABIES of the future may get, along with their milk, cereal, orange juice and fish liver oil, daily doses of vitamin B-1. This vitamin used to be called the anti-beriberi vitamin, .because ‘it

for the cause of Jberiberi. "More lately it has been called the morale vitamin because people who

even if they get enough to ward off beriberi, show signs of poor morale. Vitamin B-1 is found most abundantly in whole grain cereals, nuts, peas, beans, milk, eggs and lean meat and especially organ meats like liver. It is one of the vitamins put into enriched bread and flour. The average baby under 3 months of age, however, does not get enough of this vitamin in his daily diet, Dr. Henry Rascoff of Brooklyn, N. Y. states in a report to the Journal of the American Medical association. sn 2 WHEN VOMITING and diarrhea, both common in infancy, are present for any length of time, Dr. Rascoff points out, the baby’s body is further depleted of its vitamin stores. In treating the digestive upset, some form of boiled milk is usually given, and boiled milk is low in vitamin B-1. Beriberi rarely afflicts infants in the United States, but Dr. Rascoff reports a case in a 4 month old baby who developed an enlarged heart. Other babies with enlarged hearts for which no other cause has been found may also be suffering from beriberi, he suggests. Beriberi may, he also believes, be the cause of some of the sudden deaths of babies now attributed to status thymicolymphaticus, a condition in which enlargement of the thymus gland is the chief factor. If further studies confirm these opinions, doctors may take to ordering vitamin B-1 pills for baby as they now order fish liver oil to supply vitamins A and D and orange juice -to supply vitamin C. Mothers, however, should not start giving the baby any vitamin pills except when the doctor orders them.

Canteen Frock

8329 d1-19 :

Wherever high spirited girls are entertaining our boys of the army and navy at their training camps and bases, this is a frock which ranks high with both the girls and the boys. The top is: sheer, frothy and delicate in eyelet embroidery. The swingy skirt with its flattering midriff band top isvelvet, faille or soft rayon crepe. Pattern 8329 is designed for sizes 11, 13, 15, 17, 19. Size 13 blouse,

yards machine made ruffling. Skirt requires 1% yards 39-inch material. For this attractive pattern, send 16.cents in coins, with your name, address, pattern number and size to

Service, 214 W. Maryland st. ‘Many other practical sewing sug-

wardrobe are plentiful in the winter fashion book, available at 16 cents per copy. Order it with a 16esi pies; for 26 cents.

was first discovered in the search|

are on short rations of this vitamin, |

1% yards 36-inch material and 4% :

miles and miles of

museums and stores throughout the country, currently in New York. During the last year Mrs. Liebes has conducted highly successful experiments with cottons, ranging from simple basic weaves with stripings of fringe or metal threads woven through the fabric, basket weaves dramatized in plaid, stippled effects in double weave, and tweeds with diagonal patterns, to raised architectural effects which she believes add greater interest and comfort to a room than flat effects. One of her favorites has been christened “Peppermint Candy Stick” and has an unusual texture produced by thick cotton loops forming broad vertical or horizontal stripes on a plain cotton background, produced with six different cotton “spins” or threads. a oa ® HER USE of colors ranges from soft misty tones in gray and yellow to bold magenta, blue, green, yellow and purple, in plaids that suggest Guatemalan, Mexican and Harlequin plaids. Mrs. Liebes believes

.| color very important from a psycho-

logical viewpoint in wartime decorating, Her hand-loomed panels are all custom made for great homes and hotels from coast to coast, but the machine-made types are available at down-to-earth prices. One of Mrs. Liebes’ ambition is to bring the prices of adaptations of her tex-

| tiles low enough for everybody to

buy them. She is so eager for new effects in cotton spins and in basic treatments of cotton that she has urged

‘the Indian spinners of Oklahoma

and the other reservation spinners to try spinning cotton by hand. The results are interesting hand-spun threads.

eaves ‘Sculptured’

Dorothy Wright Liebes, who arrived at designing fabrics by weaving

cloth herself. . . «

Weaving Led Dorothy Liebes To Position as Designer

Times Special’ NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—Dorothy Wright Liebes learned how to design beautiful fabrics by weaving miles and. miles of cloth herself. That is how she has managed to achieve a sculptured quality and other unique effects in both hand-woven and machine-made fabrics. collection of drapery and upholstery fabrics showing how three-dimen-sional treatments may be applied to the cloth, is being shown at various

Her most recent

FOOD

By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX Times Special Writer WHEN YOUR SOLDIER SONS, husband or brothers return home for a leave, give -them all ‘the “favorites” they hope to find. They are well fed in the army and navy. So what they want at home is something very different, something even the army and navy chow doesn’t offer. Here is a popular sweet for the boys in uniform. » » ® ‘ CHOCOLATE : CREAM. -PIE: (Serves 6) Two squares unsweetened choeolate, 2 cups milk or diluted evaporated milk, 3% cup granulated sugar, 4 cup cornstarch, 1; teaspoon

salt, 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon grated

orange rind, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 baked pastry shell. Shave chocolate; combine with 1% cups milk in top of double boiler. Heat until ~~ chocolate is melted. Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt with remaining 1% cup milk; add to melted chocolate mixture. Cook over boiling water until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.

Beat egg yolks slightly and slowly pour chocolate mixture over them.

‘Return to double boiler, add grat-

ed orange rind and cook 2 minutes longer. Add almond extract; pour into baked pastry shell. Cool. Before serving, spread layer of whipped cream | over top. Then sound the mess-call.

# 8 i»

up on the point system and on the possibilities of extenders and alternate foods. That's the advice of an agriculture department official ~ who sees trouble ahead for the unprepared housewife. The start of rationing. is going to be confusing to everybody. - You'll likely buy the wrong things and—unless you've always been a very careful planner and shopper—you probably will get too much of one kind of food before you discover you haven't enough coupons left to buy the other things you wanted. It isn’t going to be easy, this shopping with two kinds

you safely to the grocery, a little

to use them.

ment. » 2 t 4

HOME FRONT FORECAST

By ANN FRANCE WILSON Times Special Writer WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—Meat rationing may not start the day you receive war ration book 2, but it will follow close on the heels of canned goods rationing. Your new ration book will have two different sets of coupons— one for canned goods, the other for meat,

IF YOU really want tc be prepared for rationing, start boning

of “currency”—dollars and cents plus rationing’s point system. And although a degree in mathematics won’t be necessary to take

will help. So start your home work now. It will also pay you to learn how to make appetizing dishes from wunrationed food, and how to make your rationed meat supply go farther with “extenders.” Start practicing now before you have

For instance, you can increase the bulk of your hamburger steak purchase one-third by adding corn meal! And it might pay you to investigste the possibililies of soybeans as a meat supple-

IT MAY BE that, before the war is over, ya'll be taking a milk botile to the corner grocery for a. quart of the “specialite de la * maisen” when you want soup for lunch. This prospect comes in answer to the rumor that all canned

sound adding and good judgment

2 #» 2

. taped edges and handles for turning.’ Bulle, ‘

WOOD HOLDERS

soups may be off the market eventually, due to a’ shortage of man power and tin. There is small chance of this happening in the near | future, and it may not occur at all, But if it does there's likeli- |

Friday Spe: als By “Natioyc!”

3 NEW MATTRESSES

PATRIOT

Pure layer felt, strong ACA cover, lockstitch : ‘rolled edg-: for firm durability, securely tufted, and with con- | | 98 venient handles for easy turning. : » 4

SLEEPYTIME .

Layer upon layer of felt, extra weight filled 55- 1bs.,. in " eavy, handsome ‘imported panel damask cover, with pre-built borders,

19.98

for quality and lasting Sompo

SNOWFLAKE

TWO MATTRESSES IN ONE! Very fine felt in- the inne:

1m ak=

‘tress, fully covered -and finished, and the best grade of felt

staple mixture in the outside’ mattress. Fully adjustable tape tufted, plain edge inner-roll, extra durable quilted border: with an outer cover of finest silk and heavy 24 03

cotton damasks. AVAILABLE ON OUR CONVENIENT PAYMENT PLAN BLOCK’S Sleep Shop, Fifth Floor.

REGISTER FILTER SHIELDS

1.19

No soiled drapes or walls with - these. The filter catches grime, dirt soot, is easily slippec cut for cleaning. Whole business easy to install wiihout removing register, Acjustable to fit all standarg floor - registers. B enameled.

CLEARANCE OF UNPAINTED "BOOKCASE SECTIONING

All first quality pieces of clear Pordlatass pine, smoothly sarc ed, ready to paint or stain. Pint the outside white or jvc ihe inside coral or turquoise, .add figurines, vases, books.

45x32x8-In. size, were BE ici eran tena 49 17x32x8-In., were L985 5s swan sunt sinuses visas! 39

24x32x8- In., were 28%0 00 van dnan stn ives rags 29

End pieces,” 8x32x8-in., were B80, avai soins son vue ionl 0

BLOCK'S—Housekeeping Dept., Fifth Fioo:.

CLEARANCE OF FIREPLACE ACCESSORI

CAPE COD LIGHTE!s

Sturdy black fire-pot, efficic nt fire-clay ball; a clean and easy way to start a lure quickly. o,

sn 205

SPARK GUARDS Protective screens completely encasing fireplace to prevent sparks from popping over the top. - Velvety black finish with brass handles.

ie stgin, 495 fe umes, 5.95 LOG CRADLES Fit over stindard andiro s. Solid black cast iron, they

protect andiron shan 's : ppasinst burning out.

. 1.98,

All-metal log carriers, decora.tive and. practical. 20 In. long, hammered finish, reg. 3.50

20 In. long, brass cuties : handle, reg. 450 ....o0een

PHILGO GONSOLE RADI A Real Buy for 69.95

6-Tubs superheterodyne, alle Standard

With automatic volume control. metal shielded chassis with large elliptical speaker. nous Tone control and slide-rule dial.

BLOCK’S—Radio opi, Fifth Floor, Also Branch Stores—Open Eves, 11th and Meridian and 424 N. Hlinois St

and -

PORTABL

Electrified amplified phonograph with both tone and volume control. Handsome, sturdy, portable case covered in yau choice of simulated alligator or brown leatherette.

BLOCK’S—Record Department, Fifth Floor,

0DIN BEAUTY RANGE

Timer and Condiment Set.

Divided top handling of utensils. Big, roomy 8 range designed for co

ice. Has all the od wanted features of & thoroughly up-to-date quality range. ’

Delivered and Connect Above the Floor in Marion County,

OTHER ODIN GAS RANGES AT 74.95

Block’s Convenient Terms Available : BLOCK’S—Dependable Appliances, Fifth Floor; Also 11th and Meridian Sts, Branch Store Open Ev

New Shipment SOLID 0AK DINETTE SE

# 2 39.50

Finished: in today's: ‘most popular styles, limed oak or sunk ‘heat-resisting lacquer, this is a handsome 5-piece set. extension table, 32x44-in., opens to 56 inches. Conti post construction makes the chairs extra sturdy, and red or blue upholstered seats add a lively col the smooth finish, the quality workmanship