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Show THE JOURNAL ca 10 WOMAN'S WORLD V i , Planning for the Future? Buy U.S. , By Ertta Haley I ( i; w . T. s 5 Cleaning, painting and wallpaper gprees at this time ol the year sometimes yield only a small measure of satisfaction since they merely ferve to point up how dingy curtains and drapes look. You've suddenly discovered this state of affairs and simply cant afford new curtains or drapes. What's to be done? New and inexpensive trimmings have saved many curtains and draperies from being a complete disgrace. A simple tinting or dyeing job done quickly in the washing machine Is another answer to this rather perplexing problem. Neither of these Involves much expense or time and both offer great satisfaction because 'they make old things look almost new. If you merely want a change, then add a touch of inexpensive trimming temporarily which you'll plan to remove when fall comes around. Effects rather than intricate stitches are what we strive for In both curtains and draperies, and this means little work for you. Look over problem window apparel carefully and decide from these tips just what would be the best solution. It may be that shrunken curtains or drapes may be more easily used with smaller windows In another room than trying to make them fit the original room. If so, you may be able to afford new draperies for this particular room. Warm Weather Tonic X ?(&? geometric print in the necessary width, making certain the fabric and texture match or harmonize properly with the drapery fabric. Five or six inch inserts as borders can be extremely effective with plain drapery fabric. They may be purchased frequently in this width; , otherwise, you may buy them wider A to acquire a border is to buy O ma- drapes, then stamp and stitch it with yam to carry out an effective idea for a border. If you have taffeta or v glazed chintz drapes which need refreshing, you might consider adding a quilted border to them. With a printed design on the drapes, select one of the predominant colors and get quilting to match in the same material" as the drape." If ready quilted material is not available, it is easily made with material and cotton batting. Use the sewing machine attachment for quilting to make quick work of the whole thing. Here Are Good Wayi For Kitchen Curtains One of the best ways of introducing color into the kitchen is by means of colored curtains. They can add an infinite amount of cheer to this room which is so frequently - all-whi- Red, white and bine are featured in this New York designed dress of silk tafetta. details include the new shorter length, a huge bow First time at this ' i t . , On the other hand, some fringe or other trimming might be used for edging the drapes, thus giving them a whole new aspect, very possibly more effective than they were originally. If the color of curtains needs re-- r freshing, plan to use the washing machine to do the work quickly .1 and without streaking. An agitator r! ; will spread the color evenly. ; Use These Tricks To Lengthen Curtains j; Ruffled curtains which have be-" d or worn out by j come J the youngsters pulling at the lower comers "are among the easiest of curtain problems to remedy. Simp ly remove the old ruffles and add f two or three rows of ruffling straight across the bottom, t If curtains have shrunk, ruffles v all around the curtain answer the j problem perfectly. Make the new ruffle, wide enough so that the re--i suiting curtain will look truly lux urious. Ruffles and fringe, loops and such added to curtains do not have to be ij of the same material as the original curtain. In fact, contrasting fabric, j color or design might be even more ; effective. One point you should observe, jj however. If your curtains are very Ij old and look obviously that way, i do what you can to restore the i original new look with proper laun- i derlng, starching and ironing to add body. If you are adding very new ;; and crisp material, Its best to wash this a few times before using so the contrast between old and new is not too pronounced. What about marquisette curtains j which have small tears and pulls ; in them? They should be completely discarded or is there any possible way of using them? if the curtains are white or ecru, select colored mending tape which In the room in which cur- goes-wel- l . , i i : C ' rain-staine- I , ; : w . : Toasts Juicy sandwIetoiH t ; ; t : ? ; j i : 1 i ! , ;! : , i i , i j ! t ! ! some fringe. Defep "V arrangements of this can be very effective in living and dining rooms. When its essential to dye a drapery a darker color that is less effective in the room, you might consider adding a border that will lighten them sufficiently to be attractive. Add Length, Width By These Methods There are several ways to remedy skimpy, draperies whether they have shrunk through cleaning or laundering, or were just too small In the beginning. The easiest way is to add a clever border along the inside edges of the drapes, and possibly along the bottom,- too. 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Snowdrift mixes quick for tender biscuits-CU- TS in quick for flaky pastry fries quick for lighter, tastier fried foods. Make ham-and-chee- se, Jelly, chicken, egg salad, peanut butter sandwiches with Kwiki-P- i. So simple children can use it. , Send for your' : . Fashion Notes Button trimmings are lending clever decorative touches to hats and bags. If you want to make a cover for an old purse, use some bright red textured material on which are sewed attractive white buttons. Easily laundered cottons and nylons are your best investment for summer lingerie since they tub so easily and can be kept immaculate. If nylon is too warm for you, use the cottons which are sheer and cool. Theres little news in colors in hosiery, but theres lots of news in heel fashions on hosiery. You can still get the conservative types if you prefer, but interesting effects can be achieved with the larger, outlined heels if you want to dramatize the legs. Many of the new boleros being shown are now revealing a capelike effect. Some are capes, while others have the flared look of the cape with buttoned sleeves. ; Ff With white or pastel curtains, use narrow borders pr peasant print trimming which can be purchased at a notions counter for just a few or several rows cents. Or, rlck-rac-k curtains, an excellent idea uses wide ruffling to frame the windows. The ruffling may be purchased jready made or sewed at home from remnants.' Run it around the window with rods or insert elastic. Interesting results are often These ruffles make a beautiful achieved by dyeing printed drap- frame for the window and dont eries because- - the print remains shield a pretty view from the and background color is make dark- kitchen. er. You can outline the prints with light colored yarns, thus giving in- teresting texture and new coor to the drapes. If the drapes have been lined, remove the lining and see what the reverse side looks like. 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