Show WOMANS WORLD Co convert rarely used spare room tinto linto cozy retreat of your own by ertta eitta haley haloy aniie lie ITE MEN of the house hour have their A arim srim dens or workshops ithe I 1 the tha young youngsters their playrooms play rooms or dens but what does docs s the lady of the house houm havet havel frequently not hingl need peed a room of their own a gort tort of private retreat where they can follow their hobbles bom home management or entertain a guest or two jut just as much as amyoni sise le else in the family in many houses bouis this li Is a am very re resl real possibility too if it apace space ils 1 utilized properly so many houses have hav small rooms which may be used as a spare guest room or as a a a sort bort of a denor as to a catchall catch all for things that renay really could go into the attic or basem basen basement tint since these room rooms a are re to 0 o arnau small few have thought of putting them into real busy use uc the room I 1 have in mind can be a s small email as when all the pace apace la is carefully and fully used this can be b converted into a room of her own for the lady of the house who not only ao to much deserves it but also needs needa it here she the ih can do her marketing if there theres a telephone at hand har her khe she can catch up on letter use wh room town ft jar writing bs bere shell sew saw either alo almaa beor or with her ber friends frienda or hera bera who oho he can retreat to listen to bag her fa dram program tram or read a book a the youngsters entertain their thein men itri ends ds iq 14 the living room or while dad mad has ha bis evening run fun fest test with eke eks eba bie before they go to bedl bed in reality the room can be to the homen bomen an office such aa as many have bave erom from which they direct their activities select with viah clow clout one which the room ab heeds needs Is a closet especially if 9 it la IA to serve a st variety of mes bes ses tto need not be large for am one la Is 21 inches deep will hold bold all an mat mst it needs in the way of ewing sewing owing ids the tha closet will serve its purpose ferst first of ka m if it has double mirrors we cne moua tad ted on front of the center W aud butth door andone on the back of the closet door these will be invaluable in 14 helping you ou to fit clothing pro uro properly perly perli when youre toure sewing also in the closet have space apace for a dress form torm which is 13 so 20 helpful in tu sewing sewilla an ir ironing board tu iron and cord a large box for mending etc another aid which will be extremely helpful la Is to have six or eight shelves dunning running from top to bottom on one aide side of the closet be A agh faailoa kiewe that will add smartness i aaa rne vez versatility sati lity r to ever so 0 o emmy any aay drelus dresses comme eomme autumn la Is the dregs dress and jacket ems may be bet chosen chawn la in sheer wot wel wook wol jersey jemy tweeda checks end assil aads aids with a plain fabric for strut there will be hari bari dresses with matching jac jacket keta keis and sleeveless dresses with jackets the trend Is toward hipbone length bad aad ahmoo elmi alai besim la in itself this Is S a wonderful double doable duty asty iaea idea the same duft a range from rera eti a jk te to dreas dress ep another nev ben jackei jacket idea for te el tn separate jac jec jack leck of get flex rhex these may be made into drawers if desired but at any rate have the sections which can be used for spools of thread needles and pins fasteners tast eners trimmings tape measure moba V scissors pinking shears patterns sewing books remnants to use in mending or quilting as well as ILS sewing machine attachments if you do not feel that you have room for an ironing board in the closet perhaps want to place a card table in the closet another possibility la Is a board that can be used for pressing and cutting for the latter purpose you should have a board that is at least 2710 27 wide and gon 60 long now available are card tables which all fold into a small suitcase suit case which would also be handy for the room this will serve for pressing and sewing and some cutting operations erat ions it can double as a table for refreshments or bridge when you entertain the closet might also be used to store one or two folding chairs that you want handy in case of enter ta ining use decorations to reflect personality in a room of her own each homemaker has a real opportunity to reflect her own personality effectively the room can be ga gay say Y smart subdued but charming with bright or brilliant colors if the room is small take it easy on pattern since too much decoration will make it seem too full and crowded looking with a little more pace you can use some pattern if this is wisely done A picture or two your favorites of course may be used on the walls but too many of these will win only add clutter much of what is used depends upon the proportions of the room with lots lota of natural light you need but few lamps if the room is on the shady side of the house bouse and you lack space for lamps use the pin up types on the walls as they will win be space savers have at least one comfortable chair in the room as you will do much of your work in it other chairs may be added as space and necessia essIt r is lacking store folding chai chal a ln irr the tho closet find that linoleum is a practical covering for the floor since its easy to cleanard cle anand makes such jobs as picking up thread and scraps of material simple A r ack rack for current papers and magazines should be provided or if it your desk is simply one that is built in you might have space t on that tor for periodicals its nice to have a radio in the room because you may like to listen as you work its frequently fre good to have when youre entertaining to provide background music entertainment or an educational feature you want to discuss with your friends alake make the room ideal for sewing As has been indicated from the section on designing the closet notice the room is planned to be the ideal sewing room no long er will you have hilve to clear the dining room table foil to cutting or toys from the floor or the bed every thing Is handy right bere here in one small room unfinished material may be left on the dress farm form or on the table since the room need not riot be left open isyou if you have sewing in progress and do not want to have it disturbed pressing Is of the utmost ian in sewing and this too is handy here the sewing machine itself is placed in the room rather than the closet and it should be near natural or artificial light so that you can work properly place it near the window or flush against the wlm dow for best condl conditions tj wae |