Children Favor Simple Frocks Over Fussy Dress
Readers are shown a simple children’s frock design that prioritizes comfort over ornate detailing. The pattern offers two construction options, features deep pockets, and uses materials such as dimity, batiste, voile, chambray, silk, linen, and dotted swiss, with a black velvet tie as a key accessory.
Debating Summer Draperies and Window Solutions
A woman weighs cretonne window drapes against summer heat and a plain room. She finds the windows bleak but settles on a binding solution after much thought to improve the room’s appearance and comfort.
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Waterlily Pillow and Patterns for a Simple Childs Frock
A seaside style guide describes a sleeveless bodice with a rounded neck, a gathered straight skirt at a high waist, woolen tights, and a navy blue wool jersey frock with ribbons and sash. It suggests a notebook house project and decorative curtains with lemon yellow accents to complete a cool, light room setting.
Preventing Moths and Damage While A Home is Vacant
Practical summer closing guide for preserving a house. Emphasizes cleaning fabrics, sealing storage areas, wrapping rugs and furniture, and using moth killers. Recommends washing draperies, covering items in paper or slipcovers, and storing valuables in a safe place. Also advises kitchen purge, proper food storage, and cautious disposal of oily rags and matches.
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