| Show WOMANS WORLD clever mending tricks save odd pieces of material by ertta haley fabric furnishings dont always alway wear out altogether as most moat home makers know and theres always the problem of knowing what to d do with those thoe parts which are not corn COM plemely worn woin out drawers attics and closets are arc often bitten full of pieces cut from dresses drapes bedspreads and other furnishings but the problem Is just jus to what use should these be put now is a good time to start a project using old materials not only to give you space tor for things to be bought this rail fall a and nd winter but to renovate some ot of the furnishings which wh 11 h need mending its never wise t to 0 make something si simply for the sake of putting it together and using it it if the item does not fit it into your furnishing scheme echeme with a little thought and perhaps a little more work you can make something that actually goes with your home take for or example two old sheets which W are torn in the center but ut wh which I 1 ch have good widths of material at their sides than can be used I 1 instead of using these in their white color dye them to match or harmonize the color scheme in the bedroom put them together with a border or band cut from some ol 01 old d drapes which might also be dye dyed d it if it work out in its original CO color or or buy some band trimming that can be used with the sheeting new uses the band trimming can be used on each side of the bed with une largo large width of 0 fabric to cover the bed and two narrower pieces to fall down the sides all 0 of these can be attached to the two bonds bands extra sheeting material and contrasting tr band might be used to make a matching pair ol of drapes or a dressing table skirt runners for the dresser or a chair cover the result r sult new use for old aid material now new furnishings tor for the bedroom abany solutions offered for worn irn tablecloths every now arid and then we acquire a tablecloth which for one reason or another is a particular favorite with us these are used over and over again but no matter how much ter lender der care is lavished on them the be best st will finally show a worn spot theres still use in the cloth however it the worn warn spot Is near the side or edge because an can be used to cover it you may buy or cut them from material mute te rial with patterns some women cut them from flowered print draperies abich x ch have hac rc c further use thus taking two wo worn articles and making one ot of them useful holes in the center 0 of an otherwise go good 0 d tablecloth can be treated thus use a white whit c or colored cloth to go with the old tablecloth to give a square center and a border to chiffon over taffeta il in i thom aho wear abbes mill vinjoy this classic dress of 0 gry gray chiffon over taffeta ilie bodice Is IR made of t chiffon buttoned with s while the collar li Is layers of plain aldin match the center sew or hemstitch this in neatly tablecloths which have worn at th the e e edges cin can have this cut oft off and be replaced by some contrasting material used as a border it if the napkins to such a cloth have been lost make napkins to match the border and have a practically brand aruid new tablecloth and napkin set cloths claths which are worn in too loo many places can bo be cut down for doilies dailies or table runners old lace Is put to good use as an edging as are other materials tor for contrasting conti asting borders on the doilies dailies and napkins many inexpensive edgings eddings are available too for use as a trimming on these doilies dailies it you have nothing to press into use old curtains towels cin can give 1 imore service sen ice old sheer curtains which are torn tn in many places may offer several possibilities it if they have ruffling which is torn in a few places only for good si though old fabrics rip this off the curtain and put together the good pieces of ruffling these may maybe be used tor for trimming a dressing table skirt or to give a frame to several pictures used tn in the bedroom women who do not like curtained windows during warm weather find an ideal solution in the narrow ruffle placed around the window tor for framing this permits light and air to come into the room and still gives a curtained appearance in place ot at the bare look old ruffles saved from curtains neatly starched d and ironed are arc excellent for this u use s e sheer curtains which are torn beyond repair can be folded several times then stitched and used as a iller filler for pot holders large beach towels which are torn or frayed but which have enough serviceable material in them might be used to make youngsters robes for beach or indoor wear as they are cool but lightweight it if you have no robes to make cut down the large bath towels into hand size sew s simple hems in them and use in both kitchen and bath smaller sized towels can be cut down to wash cloth size and simply hemmed or crocheted bt at the edge tor for many month usage colorful edging on kitchen towels which will only infrequently wear can be trimmed off to be used as a decorative edging for table linens casual skirts skir tit blouses or curtains when cutting these off trim enough of the material on either side of the border to fold under to give a finished edge miscellaneous materials oner offer various uses theres many an attic or clothes closet which houses several old formali formal or bridesmaids dresses never be used as clothing but they can be put to useful work if you need some decorative pillows for living room porch or bedroom you might check into the possibilities ol of making the them m out or of some ot of these colorful fabrics fa b bics if the color does not go into the room in which you want to use it then you might investigate colors into which it can be dyed or tinted some sam e ot of the satin dresses with their elaborate ruffles might well be used for lampshades lamp shades this requires qu res careful caret ua work but the results can be beautiful colorful chintz materials which have been drapes can also be used as pillow coverings if 11 like to use some of these as drapes or a spread then add enough solid co color or as a decorative border to ma make ke them the proper size old oilcloth table covers can be converted to seat covers for porch kitchen or playroom they are occasionally casio nally put to good use as liners for shelves or drawers in youngsters rooms when you want something easy to clean and durable 01 old d oilcloth is tine fine too for making a clothes piri pin apron or bag which can slide along the line as you hang the clothing clean and dye fabrics before cutting sewing it if you want to enjoy your job of making new things out of old as greatly as possible then do your cleaning dyeing and tinting before starting the new project i working with new colors or at least freshly cleaned 0 or r abit laundered a u n ci e red materials Is more satisfactory satis f 0 r y t than h an trying to cut and sew accuro accurately I 1 ely from slightly dusty or wrinkled materials te rials |
