Show i OMANS OMAN'S WORLD I retty fretty Table Doilies Easily lade ade from Odd Scraps of Goods poet I I NE woman whom I know has hasa hasi i a charming home with lots of eom om for entertaining It seems that matter how often otten she has s there are always bridge cloths Ze freshly laundered doilies for the ble le When I asked her how she she showed me a drawer fall U of placemats and table cloths assorted assorted sizes 1 My secret Is that I never throw t c ay v a piece of material if theres there's y possible use for it she con- con ed d. d A partially worn sheet or ort i t maged tablecloth is cut into doi- doi 5 ps and matching napkins red t d or crocheted on the edge laun- laun N gred red ed starched and well pressed then en n they're ready for the table iou You lYou know its it's surprising how any ny sheets pillow cases table- table J the nod and odd pieces of material t. t pan n be into attractive lunch lunch- en ii or breakfast doilies Or they t tan be betit tit fit t to fit tit smaller sized tables Bid id d us Ul used id as such It takes but little cutting nutting and sewing to concert conert con con- cert ert thin thon pieces of material into ething really attractive and usei use- use i J Only suitable fabrics should be sed gad for table linens This means rift fat t the fabric must not be too 3 aft ft as we like a starched semi ape appearance ap ap- e rance in table linen It adds i neatness and crispness to the seti set- set i Ig s Select elect lect if it at all possible a mat mai maal ma- ma i t rial lal al that has a rough weave or oren en like finish Something that Is isO O closely woven Is not desirable Z j table linens most certainly willId will I a S lid Id tablecloths make nice nice ke dollies doilies J ot t. t and a close tight weave t E fakes es it difficult to remove stains ii or r informal table linens these ons are good to use gingham perc percale unbleached ori or i ached muslin organdy and dim- dim r r Some of the r are fineo fine i o o but steer away from those that U know will not hold their sh shape Directions 1 for Cor wing ng Cutting The secret of having table mats cloths look neat and attractive to cut them perfectly straight ull a thread from the fabric to take lake e sure the edges are straight ren en en fold told and hem carefully Theire Thee The ire fine e applies for napkins t e edges and corners should lie 1 l and smooth It doesn't take rich h time to baste and press to take ake sure you are getting every every- t g straight and even and the thene theis ne is well worth the extra effort Th napery hem is used on our finest linens For sheer place- place Hits ts you ma may use a 1 small and ands s 13 even seam that gives the ap- ap larance rance almost of a rolled hem whipping stitch or running hem be used on the sheer fabrics informal cotton sets you youl l ht like to use a hem of contrast- contrast g colored thread made In even Bitches aches hes Remember that hems bw u up p easily once the linen is set seta setI a table and its it's f important tove to I i ve good careful sewing to make IV look Jok its very best Ope of the best guides as to what td be d be used in decoration is to J rat at the new linens being shown shO 1 fF y I ld J 1 C. 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J jt fi L LJ J o a patch with an tt tl find d w what hat motifs are arc currently t ular You might like to use apI ap- ap Ott c I j i jues ues es In the corners of b bright right flow flow- designs or the South South South- thc South f Border 1 ts These add sparkle to break break- I rc 11 fast and luncheon cloths Contrasting colored hems are very popular and are conservative enough even to please the most discriminating dIscriminating dis dIs- criminating hostess This may be bedone bedone done with a fabric of a different color added to the mat itself or it may be In the form of a bias tape used for finishing the edges Use Your Ingenuity In Decorations stitching Feather-stitching is very popular on the very simple doilies and gay- gay colored ric rac rae is always welcome A simple crochet stitch often adds newness to doilies and this may be worked out in white or In other colors colors colors col col- ors that combine well with your dishes and accessories For formal doilies such doilies such as you might want to use when entertaining stay stay with the simple designs like bands panels or classic designs A band might be run through the middle middle middle mid mid- dle but choose its width carefully so that it does not look like patch patch- work Always miter the corners carefully so that the placemat willlIe willlie will willlie lie flat on the table If your machine has an edge it will be easy to Insert lace bands to run around the doily This gives particularly fine effects on the sheer materials like dimity and organdy For decorative stitching on the I machine use the durable buttonhole twist or yarn This washes and irons beautifully ully and is just the right weight to give an excellent line when stitching Mark and measure where you jOU want to stitch before starting out on the machine If you make good flat fell seams on your doilies they can often be used on both sides They will also launder and wear much better than J If you are haphazard in doing the seams |