Show WOMANS WORLD pretty ty table doilies dailies E easily A made I 1 from odd scraps of goods fijn arlla jay 0 ONE NE whom I 1 know has a cha mang home with I 1 lots ot of 01 room tor for entertaining it seems seem s that t I 1 rio no matter how often she has visitors there ther c are always bridge cloths claths or freshly laundered dollies for the table able when I 1 asked her how she managed she showed me a drawer full ull of placemats place mats and table cloths claths of assorted sizes my secret Is ahat that I 1 never throw away a piece of material it theres any possible use tor for it she confided A partially worn sheet or damaged tablecloth is cut into dollies and matching napkins embr embroidered old or crocheted on the edge laundered d starched and well pressed ihen ready for the table you know its surprising how in many any sheets pillow cases tablecloths and odd pieces of material can be ba made into attractive luncheon eo n or OP breakfast dollies or they ca can n be ut to fit smaller sized tables t and used usi as such it takes but a little putting and sewing to convert pieces of material into something really attractive and useful only suitable fabrics should be used for table amens linens inis this means that the fabric must not be too soft as we like a semi starched appearance pe arance in table linen it adds neatness and crispness to the setting select if at all possible a material that has a rough weave or linen like finish something that is too closely woven is not desirable as table linens most certainly will I 1 1 old tablecloths make nice nice doilies dailies spot and a close tight weave i makes it difficult to remove stains for informal table linens these cottons are good to use gingham chambray percale unbleached or bleached muslin organdy and dimity some of the are fine too but steer away from those that you jou know will not hold their shape directions for sewing cutting the secret of having tab table le mats or cloths claths look neat and a attractive t D is to cut them perfectly straight pull a thread from the fabric to make sure the edges are straight then old fold and hem carefully the same applies for napkins the edges and corners should lie ile flat and smooth it t take much time to baste and press to make sure you are getting everything straight and even and the time is well worth the extra effort th napery hem is used on our very finest linens for sheer place mats you may use a small and very ev even en seam that gives the appearance pe arance almost of a rolled hem A whipping stitch or running hem can be used on the sheer f fabrics on informal cotton sets you might like to use d a hem of contrasting colored thread made in even stitches remember that hems show up easily once the linen is set on a table and its important to have good careful sewing to make it look its very best one of the blest guides as to what 6 should hould be used in decoration is to D look at the new linens being shown I 1 I 1 1 1 11 V F 9 1 1 r 3 I 1 P 1 I 1 1 9 1 p Y 1 ar 0 f 1 T 0 q conceal a patch with an r to tad find what motifs are currently V popular you might like to use in the corners of bright bri flower designs or south of the border prints these add sparkle to break fast and luncheon clochi cloths contrasting colored herns hems are very popular and are c conservative enough even to please the most discriminating hostess this may bs be dons done with a fabric of 0 a different color added to the m mat at itself or it may be in the form of a bias tape used tor for finishing the edges use your ingenuity in in decorations feather stitching Is very popular on the very simple s dollies and gay colored c ric rac is always welcome A simple crochet stitch often adds newnes sto doilies dailies doi lies and this may be worked out in white or in other colors that combine well with your dishes and accessories for formal dollies such as you might want to use when entertain entertaining in 9 stay with the simple designs like bands panels or classic designs A band might be run through the m middle middie I 1 d but choose its width carefully so that it does not look like patchwork always miter the corners carefully so that the pla placemat cernat will lie ile flat on the table if your machine has an edge it will be easy to insert lace bands to run around the doily this gives particularly fine effects on the sheer materials like diml dimity ty and organdy for decorative stitching on the machine use the durable buttonhole twist or yarn this washes and irons beautifully and is j just us t the right weight to give an ex excellent line when stitching mark and measure where you want to stitch before starting out on the machine if you make good flat fell seams on your dollied doilies doi dol lies liei they can often be used on both sides they will also launder and wear much better than it if you are haphazard in doing the seams |