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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1908
Page
25
A printed design guide explains transferring a design onto fabric by pressing over it with a hard pencil, using sheer material as a guide. It offers an alphabet in small letters for embroidery on handkerchiefs and two belt designs suitable for linen or silk, with stitching options in satin or ribbon work and buckle fastening details.
A series of craft guidance replies covers Wallachian embroidery on towels and shirt waists, baby dresses, and cuffs. Additional projects include a pinball toy from silk circles, a pink and white bureau set, a traveling case, a tam o shanter pattern, and a French damask hem technique with detailed step by step instructions.
Readers are shown how to stage an outdoor salmagundi progression with lawn games such as croquet tennis quoits and archery. Decorate with lanterns bunting and white or colorful accents. Prizes tallies and al fresco supper complete the festive afternoon event.
A pleasant mouth wash can be made by mixing a pint of pure water two teaspoonfuls of prepared borax and a teaspoonful of camphor. Keep tightly corked and shake well before use to rinse the mouth.
Mary B. instructed to wash embroidered pieces while damp. Lay over a board with a Turkish towel beneath, place linen wrong side up, cover with muslin, and iron until completely dry, using a clean, moderate heat to avoid scorching.
An anxious mother suggests making slippers from wash materials and lining them with white flannel to ensure warmth. The note implies simple sewing as a remedy for cold feet.
The design describes separate outside and lining joined by bias folds to avoid seams at the feet. Soled with two lining layers, upper bound to sole, ankle straps lined with cambric and tiny buttons. Toe finished with embroidery or a small rosette of baby ribbon.
A sewing method advises placing a pin over the button while stitching. After securing the button, remove the pin and wrap thread around the beneath threads several times before finishing on the wrong side. This technique keeps the button stable and easier to fasten.
An attractive corset cover can be made from flouncing with an all over tucking yoke at the top. Finish raw tucking edges with narrow beading and lace whipped on. Armholes use beading and lace. ribbon may run through. Gather at waist and close front with buttons.
Peggy offers practical table decorating ideas for clubs with three themes art literature and music. She suggests vine and bonbonniere instrument displays for music and white gold with cherry blossoms for art, plus book shaped candy boxes and author prints for literature. The gypsy carnival birthday plan and partner-dance ideas follow with games and spring themed centerpieces and a 1908 date cue.
The text argues that self is the main barrier to good manners and is always present. Surface polish hides self but will reveal it when tested. It suggests true politeness comes from thinking of others first and working on this daily rather than relying on training to mask inner harshness.
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