Show WOMANS WORLD simplicity Is key key to remodeling clothes by ertta haley EVERY WOMAN at one time or another has decided that she will not accumulate a lot of clothing in her closet hows the resolution working out current fashions stimulate clothes r remodeling and help you keep the resolution if jut just put a little thought and effort into the task just think it always that fashions fai blons encourage remodeling sometimes changes from one season to another are so extreme that old clothes will simply not yield to blight alteration use the opportunity while its here clothes which were purchased during the fall como come in for their share of change just about this time of year so they can take you through to the new clothes in spring they may need only a little sparkle or adjustment readjustment re to add lots of style to the wardrobe how much simpler it Is to take an hour or two for this change instead of poking the dress into the recesses of the closet to collect dust A bit of decoration or ornamentation tation may be all that the dress needs to come to life how simple to add a brand new button trim V to pockets orsi or sleeves deves or how little work it is to put a braid or i 11 remodel your jour clothes bead trim on your blouse 1 or how easy it Is to insert a b bow w on a draped skirt the result is practically a brand now new piece of clothing with just a little time and ak clr dually no expense hat and gloves too may be refreshed by sewing in new brilliantz brilliants brilli ants or sequins to replace those which have lost their water luster or to add new decor to tho the hat use good technique in remodeling just how do I 1 go about this athla business of remodeling asks many a woman be she sha novice or an experienced seamstress it seems like I 1 get started then it takes months to finish or the work never gets done iny say another group its important to map out the work and to know just what ZOU you hope to achieve when youre changing a dress blouse or other piece of clothing study the g garment i ar men tand and decide upon the simplest procedure for achieving it a new effect when you undertake too elaborate remodeling job you lose interest because they mastake may take more time than you have available if clothes are changed as soon as you tire of them the adjustments they need are minor and can be made quickly while interest runs high start with a clean garment this may inay be washed at home 1 if it can bo be laundered otherwise have it cleaned you may be surprised inow how little other than cleanliness and good pressing and perhaps lap 1 0 before thearo wild wildred wed mending is necessary to bring clothes back to their original beauty take the garment with you it if you want to choose additional ma teri terdal alor or tome some ornamentation for it that has to be bought colors have a way of not being what they look like when it comes to choosing buttons to fit the original holes or when its a matter of getting the thread to match you can be much more accurate too in buying the correct amount of braiding beading sequins veiling or other decor when the hot hat dress or blouse Is with you after the material Is s purchased and the plan Is well in mind choose a time when be uninterrupted for the length of time it takes to alter the garment try to finish the job in one or two sittings as be inspired enough to 0 o do the best work make worn dresses into separates the current trend of fashion separates is still much favored and lends itself as inspiration for changing many garments if you have tired of the bodice on a dress but like ilka the skirt or if the skirt has worn but the luxuriousness of the bodice still delights you then separate vie the two and work from there |