Show WOMAN'S WORLD Sewing Early on Gifts for Approaching Holidays Cy Ertta Haley J at list for STARTED Christmas presents yetT Most of the lists have a way of growing while th- budget so why not start sewing some things now for a happy solution to Some presents like di bed Jackets and coveralls are made to with certain people In but there are many others which need no as to size In this group belong the napkin and tablecloth lingerie towels of all knitting bugs and bureau You can start from scratch with the remnant as a supply If check on some remnant counters foi more materials and notions counters for trimmings to add the festive If you're pressed for Just add some trimmings to ready-made Too much cannot be said for the personal touch you give They're thoughtful and You give a little bit of yourself In every and people like If you plan to make many presents then do It on a schedule to speed the Sew all aprons at one cut all pinafores when you're doing Have all towels ready to trim at one Once you've started on a you get Into the swing of making that particular Finish all of one kind at the same and you'll be more It's to have all essential materials on If you ruffled trimmings have to make a trip for certain hooks and eyes and such after you've started precious time is Check supplies before t 1 1 on a list and see that you have everything before coming Colorful Towels Are Always Welcome Brides need but so do older who find theirs are on their last few days of can fill a need In almost any and the most amateurish seamstress can make Linen remnants can be utilized If you want lovely but cotton from old pillow flour and feed sacks can also be Plain white toweling la easy to finish with bias binding bought at the If cut some cotton dress remnants and make binding from If make plain finishing seams on the and then run a band or two of rick narrow band trimming or other trimming a little above the Use a machine stitch through the center of the rick Dainty face and small hand towels may be and then have a narrow edging of attached to This is usually done by hemming in small Monograms Personalize Any Type of Gift Perhaps you've already made plain or purchased some pillow or bridge table Maybe you're contemplating making lingerie cases or If these are too plain for and you have someone special in plan to monogram Monograms are available In transfer patterns which can easily be will please any applied to any of he above These are then stitched to make the monogram In any desired color by needle and Another way to apply monograms is to buy felt monograms In the desired size and two or three Apply the stitching over these to cover the and you have a raised Individualize Pinafores With Trimming Effects If you have little granddaughters or neighbors' little girls in your circle who come In for nothing would be nicer or more glamorous than Clever In the form of crisp eyelet embroideries and big sashes and bows can transform any simple basic pattern into a thing of real It's easy to achieve the fluffy effects with a attachment on the sewing Other trimmings which may be made with this same suitable for Include plaiting and sewing to the garment one making dainty plaited or gathered puffed ribbon and tuck Other trimmings which are effective on little girl's pinafores include lace Insertions and even narrow These may be In contrasting selected especially for the age and coloring nf the little To be at their use sheer materials In the as they will be worn over a simple dress during cooler Organdie is an excellent choice because it's already but other sheer cottons like voile and dimity may be Add style to the simplest pinafore with wide hems which give them a luxurious wide sashes tie most readily Into pert bows that are so Dresses Beautifully Dainty and durable smocking is especially appropriate for little girls and as You'll find that machine smocking done with a gathering foot attachment is quickly It will iron and wash more easily than hand and any mother who has many dresses to launder will appreciate this Heavy duty thread and embroidery silk in contrasting color will yield pleasing Try some red or white with an aquamarine dark blue with coral with green and pink on In doing remember to lengthen the stitch to seven or eight to the A longer stitch increases the fullness of the while a shorter decreases These Presents Will Please Women of All Career girl or homemaker will be pleased with an attractive apron or Depending upon the activities of the woman In select an apron which will please her Some like the clever hostess aprons while others prefer attractive bib types which may be used for busy Half aprons in many styles can be made from about a yard of Percale or muslin is especially nice when it's touched with contrasting banding or scalloping In plain or This same material may be used for ties and |