Show WOMANS WORLD I 1 simplicity Is key to remodeling clothes by ertta haley VERY WOMAN at one time E EVERY or another has decided the she win will not accumulate a lot clothing in her closet hows the resolution working out current fashions stimulate clothes remodeling and help you keep the resolution it if just put a little thought and effort into the task just think it always that fashions encourage remodeling sometimes changes from one season to another are so extreme that old clothes will simply not yield to slight alteration use the opportunity eunity while its here clothes which were purchased during the fall 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 readjustment adjustment 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 may be all that the dress needs to come to life how simple to add a brand new button trim to pockets or sleeves or skirt how little work it is to put a braid or F remodel your clothes bead trim on your blouse or how easy it is to insert a bow on a draped skirt the result is practically a brand new piece of clothing with just a little time and virtually no expense hat and gloves too may be refreshed by sewing in new brilliants brilliantz brilli ants or sequins to replace those which have lost their luster or to add new decor to the hat use good technique in remodeling just how do I 1 go about this business of remodeling asks many a woman be she novice or an experienced seamstress it seems like I 1 get started then it takes months to finish or the work never gets done say another group its important t to 0 map out the work and to know just what you hope to achieve when youre changing a dress blouse or other piece of clothing study the garment and decide upon the simplest procedure tor for achieving a new effect when you undertake too elaborate remodeling job you lose interest because they 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 m may ay be washed at home it if it can be laundered otherwise have it cleaned you may be surprised how little other than cleanliness and good pressing and perhaps ay 5 0 P 10 A M ft S before outdated mending is necessary to bring clothes back to their original beauty take the garment with you if you want to canoose additional ma aerial or 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 tit 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 bending beading sequins veiling or other decor when the hat dress or blouse is with you after the material Is purchased and the plan is well in mind choose a time when be uninterrupted tor for the length of time it t takes akes to alter the garment try to finish the job in one or two sittings as be inspired enough to do the best work make worn dresses into separates the current trend of 0 fashion separates is still much favored and lends itself itsek as inspiration for changing many garments if you have tired of the bodice on a dress but like the skirt or if the skirt has worn but the luxuriousness of the bodice still delights you then separate the two and work from there |