Show hatli the lachine Jt where there is a sewing machine in the home it should be used as much as possible in tho family mending some women never think of using the machine for anything but making now or making over old garments while others use it to do as much of the family mending as can be done conveniently when there is a rip or slit in a garment nothing can mend it is quickly as the machine while for sewing on a patch it is excellent first baste the patch on evenly then sew with machine dampen and press and the patched place will look as nice if not nicer than if done by hand for boys and mens clothes itis much bettor than hand sewing owing to its being stronger to be sure when the material is very worn and thin tho hand sewing is best as the machine stitching would be apt to tear the cloth but where the fabric is strong and there is a good deal of patching to be done the sewing machine will be found to be a great help to the tired mother while repairing the family wardrobe |