Canning Tips for Strawberries Rhubarb and More
Basic rules stress canning at peak seasons to preserve color and flavor. Use less sugar, batch plans, and aim for jars of jams, jellies, and preserves to stock for winter, while following tested methods for strawberries, currants, rhubarb and vegetables.
Clever Fashions From Odd Scraps of Gay Print
A vintage sewing column promotes thrifty style using fabric remnants. It suggests making a peplum dickey from scraps, an overblouse dress, a dirndl skirt appliqued with bouquet motifs, and sport or daytime outfits with gay print. It notes machine applique as efficient and mentions a sample wardrobe economy.
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Graduation dress with permanent organdy finish drapes charm
A charming class night gown features crinkled permanent organdy fabric with a crisp shadow print. The dress has a full sweep skirt and dramatic feminine appeal, suitable for dinner dances after graduation and for summer wear with minimal upkeep.
Petticoat and gilet unite in all in one garment
The new two in one fashion combines a petticoat with a halter neck gilet seamed to the waist for a stay put fit. Designers offer versatile styles including plaid taffeta one pieces and a dark satin sheath suitable for day wear or a short evening dress.
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Knitted Fashion Grows Popular with Women
Women embrace knitted fashions for practical wear and serviceability. Coronation blue dominates the color trend, with a smart dress featuring a multicolor striped bodice and solid colored skirt and short sleeves.
Sewing Circle Patterns Pretty House Frock for Matrons
A simple house frock for larger women with slimming clean-cut lines. It can be made in all over floral fabric or bright checks with bold ric rac trim. Pattern No 1303 covers sizes 38 to 52 with required yardage listed.
Practical Household Tips for Warm Weather Storage
To preserve rubber galoshes use a porous bag in a cool damp cellar and avoid heat. Save soap scraps in a wash cloth bag to use as you bathe. A lump of sugar keeps a metal teapot odor free when unused. Hang dresses and suits or lay them flat to keep shape. For potato salad, cut potatoes warm and add onions and dressing while warm for flavor absorption.
Plump Raisins Made From Dormant Water Simmer
Raisins plump and swell when placed in a saucepan with barely covered cold water. Simmer over a small flame for a few minutes to soften and hydrate.
Tape on Neck Potholder Keeps Hands Free at Stove
A simple tip suggests tacking a strip of tape to a potholder and wearing it around the neck to keep the hot pad within easy reach while cooking. This hack aims to reduce searches for the potholder during kitchen tasks.
Oil cloth care tip from a vintage home guide
A household tip suggests washing an oil cloth with a mixture of skim milk and turpentine to restore its appearance, claiming it will make the material look like new.
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