Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1909 — THE HOME DRESSMAKER. [ARTICLE]

THE HOME DRESSMAKER.

One of the most successful ways to darn wools and silks Is to take ravelings from the material. Split the thread into the needle, with the help of wax. In this way the thread or silk matches the goods exactly. The poinsettia flower, so popular In winter house decoration, Is largely featured in many cushion tops of the season. Strongly tinted in brilliant reds It is tremendously effective. One of the simplest and prettiest of corset covers Is made in round baby shape, simply gathered at the waist and around the Bhoulders. The front of the waist is made of allover embroidery In Bmall clover or other figures. The back Is plain, and so is the material, which basques sufficiently below the waist to actually protect the corsets from skirt bands which might soil them. Val. lace finishes the garment around the neck and Bleeves. Drawing threads in linen for hemstitching is done with greater ease If the fabric is soaped. Make a lather and apply over the space with a shaving birush, and when the linen Is dry the threads will pull out mote readily.

Learn to make bread as well aa cake. Never go about with your shoes unbuttoned. Always know where your things are. Shut the door, and shut it softly.