Show HOW hofto to ose SEW RUTH SPEARS E ir by WYETH W AR Y S ET or I 1 00 7 trim your couch cover Contrasting in ln cord IF TF SPRING is not in the air yet J it soon will be it is the season when every room in the house seems to need a lift it if your couch or daybed looks as though it has had a hard winter now is the time to give it a thought the couch of the type shown here may be made to fit into almost any decorating scheme if it has a smart and appropriate cover the one shown here is ideal for a room with modern furniture or for one that follows no particular period it would also give an interesting accent in a colonial or provincial room the cushion match the couch covet cover A rough ly woven navy blue cotton material is used and the seam lines are outlined with heavy cream colored cable cord if you would like a gayer color scheme use red cord with navy blue cream or yellow cord with brown material also makes an attractive cover A curved candlewick tufting needle such as is shown here at the lower right is good to use for sewing the cord in place thread about size 8 or 10 to match the cord should be used the needle shown is really a medium size version of an upholsterers needle which is another piece of sewing equipment that louwill you will find useful if you like to renovate old furniture so often mystifying technical details details stand in the way of m making ak things that would add be beauty auty and comfort to your home it is with this in mind that mrs spears wrote and illustrated her book SEWING for the home decorator with clear sketches and text it explains the simplest and most professional methods of making new slipcovers slip covers correctly styled curtains difficult dressing tables pleasingly proportioned lamp shades and dozens of other things that will give your your rooms room s new charm and freshness this book will save you many dollars readers wishing a copy may address mrs spears so desplaines st chicago ill e enclosing nc losing 25 ce cents n ts coins preferred and a copy odthe book will be sent postpaid by bf return mail e n thi w vi 1 banishes ani es L ir ici stains troia ift r V tooth powder and paste ALONE contain this t ah thrilling new luster discovery g it will make your yo ur eyes open widel gently brushed away as containing I 1 when W hen you see your own ov rn smile reveal ilium goes to work it works I 1 teeth that glisten and gleam with all their speedily thoroughly too yet is absolutely glorious natural luster after youve fafel contains NO used containing BLEACH NO GRIT NO PUMICE stubborn clinging surface stains are try it yourself |