Show EI2 SALT LAKE i 2 You Can Spruce Up Your Furniture With Black lines show measuring points Where they overlap on to other chair sections tack-inallow for s Slip Covers By Sketch shows how the mas lin pattern should be put on the chair Arrows show the “straight” of the foods Zipper fastener should be inserted into the back of the chair cushion as shown Susan Sewell very Important item the family finances the slipcover though it is often shunned betoo complicatconsidered ing ed But with proper measurements and accurate fitting you can freshen up that wilted looking chair or make an old chair fit Into your new color scheme Some conventional type chairs may be slip covered by taking measurement and cutting the actual fabric into block sections which are then d to the chair But no matter how experienced you are it is still wise to make a muslin pattern the first time which may easily be replaced if a mistake in cutting or measuring is made You may also want to make more than one cover and a muslin pattern will save you considerable time When working out pleat spacing paper patterns are easily utilized fTVHERE are many different I chair styles but all slip covers may be adapted from this basic example using the conventional square-backe- d armchair Measurements are taken along those lines indicated in the drawing Be sure that in each section the measurements are taken over the widest area adding one inch for seams plus a three-inc- h “tuck- in” allowance where needed the seat arms and front sections From these measurements estimate yardage by adding lengthwise figures plus one yard for matching (if f necessary) yard for flounce and one yard for welting or bias cord binding ONE pin-fitte- Star Pattern No 210 N otice? This pail Is OVAL It's designed and built by Wheeling to fit all sponge mops And its special shape makes it ideal to carry without bumping pour without spilling fit safely on steps and sills Full 1 d capacity Made of rugged steel in after it's made for extra PAIL and the full line of long life See the OVAL Wheeling Ware at your dealer's Remember it's made by Wheeling the name you know In Warel hand-dippe- Dura-Zinc-All- oy WHEELING CORRUGATING COMPANY WHEELING W VA It’s a brainstorm of fashion magic the cleverest yet Make it in a flash— there’s no waistline seam to this all design which asks only to be joined at the seams For a fluid feminine note there’s a hip belt deftly shaped to create the illusion of a line as it gath-- ers the dress into soft fullness above and below d Fabric Suggestions: cottons are new and pretty rayons and cottons front-buttone- d long-tors- o Silky-texture- shantung linen or ever-popul- Star Fattern No 210 is cut in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 Material Requirements: Size 16: 3tt yds or 3 yds 35-inc- h 39-inc- h For the Star Fattern No 210 shown above send 50 cents In coin to Star Pattern Department Salt Lake Tribune Rincon Box 2032 San Francisco 19 Calif Be sure to state size desired 4H i one-hal- GUT THE pattern (muslin) fit the block measure- ments of each section Begin by joining the back and front sections along the seam lines parallel pinning from center to the outer edges Pull slightly for a close smooth fit Join seat and front back and secure these sections to inside arm pieces which are then fitted snugly up and over the rounded arm Remember that tuck-ial- n lowance at seat arms and front should be generous but not interfere with the snug fitting of the tipper arms and front Side-arsections are fitted to the inside arm and back the fabric over the rounded part of the arms being eased by placing pins perpendicular to the seam Add small Side seat sections to the sept and side-arsections Join side back seam m m muslin is on the chalk over pins (along seam lines) and notch seams at regular intervals In each section for guides in joining Place patterns on fabric Plain or r designs which don’t require matching may quickly be arranged remembering to locate the straight of goods in the center and right directions of each sea tion Large motifs stripes or definite up and down designs must be studied and patterns centered exactly Extra fabric allows for matching and WHILE all-ove- Accurately to transferred advanta- geous quicker more precise sewing but it is wise to check fit as you proceed Put sections together in the same sequence used in fitting the pattern Cording is applied continuously to seam lines along sides across back section and to the top and front edges of the outside arm sections before joining seams Leave one side open for tipper or hooks and eyes Flounce depth is usually up to eight inches plus a top seam allowance Width Is calculated by measuring around four sides and allowing extra materials for continuous or corner pleats Add facing to flounce to give it more body Sew tipper on side back opening ’ The cushion is pin fitted right side out marked turned inside and seams sewed with cording around top and bottom sections Zipper Is inserted in back boxing ‘ Self Lake -- i ' Mi l 4 I i t i J u IK |