Making Slip Covers For Summer Rooms
A shopping guide outlines how to refresh furniture with slip covers using careful material choices and sewing tips. It explains measuring cushions and chairs, cutting fabric, and aligning patterns to create well fitting covers while saving costs. The piece highlights using a single fabric and basic stitches for easy results.
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DIY Slipcovers for Cushioned Chairs and Pleated Covers
Guidance on upholstering with two heavy fabric layers and a cotton interlayer to create a padded, pleated slipcover. Describes cutting top and bottom panels, adding ties around back legs, machine stitching, damp pressing, removing busting threads, using pinking cuts to prevent raveling, and optional binding or cording for trim.
Washington Senate tussle over OPA bill and cabinet picks
The piece notes a heated Senate battle over the gutted OPA bill and a demand for a minority report. It recalls Barkley’s quip on leniency and highlights secrecy around who signed the critical names. It also covers Secretary Schwellenbach’s patience amid maritime strike tensions and cabinet confirmation battles in U.S. history.
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Quotations and Miscellany from the Press Commentary
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Secrets of Pressing Ready Garments for Professional Look
The article advises careful pressing for professional results in sewing. It covers padding boards, choosing muslin for different fabrics, cleaning pressing cloths, using a sponge for moisture, and cushions for curved areas. It emphasizes testing fabric heat before pressing and adjusting heat accordingly.
Summer Fashion Notes for Smart Streetwear
Summer style tips highlight light fabrics and simple silhouettes to avoid overdone looks. Emphasis is on comfortable shoes, breathable hats, and minimal frills, with a nod to practical accessories like beanie hats and light scarves for casual day wear.
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