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Show RIBBONS. j Soft ribbons, such as liberty satin. fatTefn and peait de soie. may be washed 4o look about as good asnew. Prepare a basin of warm water and castile soapsudsand soak the ribbons, without mixing colors, of course, for fifteen minutes. Spread them j one at a time on a smooth surface and sen:!) gent- j ly with a soft nailbrush. Rinse in clear water and press the water but between folds of cloth. Iron j between two towels with moderately hot iron. A few drops of vinegar in the rinsing water will keep the ribbons stiff. |