Show Slirnriier Princess-Styl- e Capture every glance In a streamlined frock that doesinsures a star perwonders' In substracting the inches formance on every occasion This style-wisprincess lined dress is collarless and brief sleeved and boasts twin pockets Loop and feel your best in this easy to sew style every time you wear it And it requires a minimum of fabric! Pattern No 311 is in sizes 10 12 14 16 18 20 Size 12 fabric requires 2 yards of For Star Pattern No 311 shown above send 50c in coin to Star Pattern The Salt Lake Tribune 357 V Adams St Chicago 6 Illinois Do not send it to Salt Lake City and be sure to state size needed - e tr k I 39-inc- IRONS MOST FABRICS WITHOUT SPRINKLING Changes instantly from “steam” to “dry’! Sew over a pin (left) to give enough slack between doth and button or turn shanked button (right) to get leeway & Sew Them 1o Stay On by Susan Sewell Tribune Sewing Writer LOW PRICE STEAM & DEW-IRO- N Look at all the features— the many downright handy features of this steam Iron You can iron without sprinkling everything extept heavy cottons and starched fabrics Press like a tailor— without a damp cloth steam system Steam is steadier The secret’s in General Electric’s and far more penetrating Use it as a dry iron It changes instantly from “steam” to “dry”— no need to let the iron cool down or even empty the water out Even-Flo- w control prevents scorching Gives you the “just The special for every ironing job right” temperature in see it at your G-- dealer’s right away? General Electric and Why not drop Company Portable Appliance Department Bridgeport 2 Connecticut Dial-the-Fab- E Manufacturer'! recommended retail or Fair Trade price and clothing sem to have no attraction for Each wants to go its own way Their BUTTONS can become more lasting if the proper connections are made Duttons should be sewn through two layers of fabric on garments with interfacing through seam tape or a selvage strip behind the button line on coats and suits through the garment and the interfacing not through the facing side Utility sports coats and casual suits should have a small button for a stay on the facing side Attach with the same stitches as the button on the outside of the garment The thread should be as strong as possible without looking too coarse for the garment For rayon silk or wool mercerized thread For garments use silk or heavy-dutsuits or coats use either buttonhole twist or linen thread Beeswax Is an additional help By pulling the thread along beeswax it is easier to sew It also strengthens the thread thread with a small knot Fasten to the where the center of the button Is to be placed Take two or three stitches over the knot Sew the button In place with one or two stitches Flace a pin or a match on top of the button under these first stitches This will give space under the button for fastening the garment without pulling The thicker the fabric the longer the stem or shank must be On buttons with holes use a stem After placing the pin In the first two stitches continue to sew on the button' Take as many stitches as necessary to hold the button securely When the stitches are in place remove' the pin Lift the button away from the garment vind the thread around the stitches and fasten the thread A on buttons With smooth tops Turn th1 USE shank to one side and sew In place with one or two stitches Adjust the thread to the correct length between the button and the garment to make the shank Hold the button this distance while making three or four stitches exactly over the first Wind the thread around these stitches and fasten securely By putting a shank or a stem on buttons you insure a longer attachment between the button and garment Also you avoid any puckering of the buttonhole The whole effect Is the neatness of a perfectly made garment Another point to remember is eare in choosing buttons They should be appropriate to the style of the garment — Buttons too large too small or of the wrong texture can mar the entire design When in doubt pin on paper disks cut in several sizes Judge the effect in relation to the number of buttons used Decorative buttons should be chosen with the same care as jewelry Fabric covered buttons do not limit the textures of the' accessories They are always safe and USE A double 5 Even-Flo- w Steam System gives you steadier flow of steam better penetration Does a thorough ironing job every timo keeps cord off fabric— Handy Cord-li- ft allows you to iron with right or left hand The light weight of this iron saves time and work 7ogress ts Our Most Important Toduct GENERAL© ELECTRIC ’ practical The l f i a Salt Lake Tribune HOME Magazine |