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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1969
Page
5
The Miami fabrication site for Mr Dino fashions uses Banlon prints with a seven color palette to create casual resort wear. Max Cohen developed a silk screen process yielding vivid shades for medium priced lines while employing Cuban refugees as skilled workers.
Knitters request practical patterns and the article showcases a three piece hand knit suit inspired by Chanel with a tailored skirt and cardigan. It includes a sleeveless three color stripe shell and is knit in Bacilla Paradise Yarn in sizes 10 to 18. Instructions available via leaflet S172 for 50 cents from Stitchin' Time.
A simple method suggests sprinkling talcum powder on grease stains on clothing to absorb the grease and brushing away the powder after it dries. For patent leather shoes and bags a spray window cleaner is recommended as a quick cleaning aid.
A solicitation invites readers to write Polly for a home making idea from Polly's new book. Send name address zip and 75 cents to POLLYS HOMEMAKING POINTERS care of OUR BOARDING HOUSE with Major Hoople at a Chicago address.
Dear Polly explains step by step how to reattach couch buttons after reupholstering. Remove the back cover to access springs, sew buttons with heavy thread to the back, attach the cord to spring supports, and reinsert the back cover to hide the repairs.
Dear Polly a reader asks how to remove large wrinkles along the sides of a 9 by 12 oval nylon rug that formed from folding. She has turned it over repeatedly but the folds remain and seeks solutions.
Dear Polly explains methods to secure sofa buttons after reupholstery. Linda is guided to use a bobby pin shank technique to pin buttons, with parts of the process noted by Ruth H and Marion. The advice emphasizes placing buttons after front and back fabric are covered but before the outside back is done.
The Lompoc Record notes summer fashion features including sundresses shirts and pantsuits with cutouts. It mentions sun lovers should be cut out for the beach and introduces tall ankle length coats as major 1969 fashion headlines.
The era of vintage hats returns to fashion with renewed interest in old style dresses and accessories. Designers and retailers note a comeback of this neglected accessory, signaling a broader revival of classic garments this season.
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