Show EXTRA CARE REPAID PROPER HANDLING OF DELICATE MATERIALS IN LAUNDRY always best for the owner to do such work herself different fabrics require different treatment lacy and delicate materials need careful handling which they do not receive at the bands of the average la undress every woman should do such work for herself if possible rightly managed it does not take much time or trouble and the result la more satisfactory if possible have pure rain water or other soft water as you want that which Is free from lime or iron it you soften the water with sal soda borax or ammonia the proportion should be one tablespoonful to a gal ion of water see that it Is entirely dissolved before placing the clothes in it in washing waists and neckwear trimmed profusely with lace and embroideries broide ries use warm suds made from caselle or similar soap lacy things should not be too much but simply squeezed and should not be boiled too long then rinse bleach ind blue and bang in bright sunshine and fresh air to dry do not use too much bluing try first with white cloth before dipping any wearing apparel into it for cheer materials either rice starch or gum arable water may be used tor rice starch one fourth pound of rice in one quart of water until cooked to a pulp adding more water it necessary now pour on one quart more of hot water and through a cloth gum arabic water take one ounce of the best gum arable and one half pint of boiling water pour water over the gum and let stand stirring frequently ly strain through a cloth and then bottle halt an hour before ironing hie and roll in a towel A corn broom makes a good sprinkler use warm water as it spreads better and does the clothes do not let them lie long or they will mildew be sure your irons are clean and ruh a little paraffin over each one and try on paper before using remember that pongee should always be ironed when it Is dry and with a warm not hot iron iron sleeves first and by using rath er small iron you will fand it possible to iron them without creasing even f you do not possess a sleeve board then iron the body of the waist doing he tucks and plain part first on the right side leaving the embroidery and lace which should be ironed on the wrong side for the last to iron tucks nicely start at the shoulder holding the waist at the bottom ot the tucks firmly with the left hand to straighten them wash irish crochet lace with coap and water rinse thoroughly then dip in thin cold starch putting a drop of bluing in the starch have several of blanket covered by an ironing sheet on the table lay the ace right side down on it cover with n cloth and iron until dry pressing down hard then take your crochet hook and carefully pull out each little alcot raise all the petals of the now ers then presa the balls into shape with your fingers even a large piece like a coat or waist can be done a home just as well as at the cleaner s by following these directions |