Show make simple chair and then cover it by RUTH wyettl SPEARS 40 rear EAR MRS SPEARS I 1 have both of your books and have made many things from them that have surprised my family most women cant drive a nail straight but I 1 can do that better than I 1 can sew I 1 have been thinking that now with slip covers used so much one could make a chair out of plain lumber IT PAD VOTH COTTON batting COVER WITH MAZED ac TACKS FOR J i BAC METAL STRAP ANGLE I 1 and cover it perhaps you could publish something like this in the paper D M those who are not so clever about driving nails may want to call on dad or young son to help with making the simple chair I 1 have sketched here the metal angles and straps to strengthen the back may be bought ar at any hardware store along with the nails and screws when the chair is covered in two tones of chintz with edges of back and seat piped in the darker color it is really very smart it is especially useful in a bedroom or hall if covered in the right colors it will also look well in the living room mrs spears sewing book 2 gifts novelties and embroideries contains 48 pages of step by step directions which have helped thousands of women if your home is your hobby you will also want book 1 I SEWING for the home decorator order by number enclosing 25 cents for each book if you order both books copy of the new rag rug leaflet will be included free those who have both books may secure leaflet for 6 cents in postage address mrs spears S desplaines st chicago III |