How to Choose Fabrics to Match Your Pattern
Learn to pair pattern and fabric before buying. Handle materials to judge drape and fit and consult sales staff. Patterns guide material quantity and appropriate fabric types, with care notes like fast color and pre shrunk labels.
Maternity Fashion Fabrics Defy Heat and Care Labels
The article explains that fabrics used for maternity wear such as rayon and nylon resist heat and can be damaged by pressing. It advises reading care labels to avoid melting or scorching. It notes that some materials require steaming instead of ironing and gives examples like velvet and rayon with specific washing and bleaching cautions.
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Nasty Neighbor Rights to Sue Over Overhanging Branches
A judge ruled a neighbor could sue to trim branches overhanging a fence despite petty motives, and a city case found a parking lot next to a nightclub violated residential-use restrictions. Another suit over a hurtful slur failed as the word common was deemed only mildly offensive.
Divorce Is a Costly Indulgence in a Divorced World
Kathleen Norris argues that divorce often stems from immaturity and misplaced ideals. She reflects on mothers who push for separation while fearing how their children fare, urging adults to confront the real motives behind divorce and avoid childish justifications.
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Jackson Statue Rests at Last
INDEPENDENCE MO President Truman finally unloaded a 12 foot equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson. With about 1500 Jackson Countians watching he gave the statue to the county. Sculptor Charles Keck of New York created the piece. The statue was unveiled in 1934 and the middle sized version proved too large for homes or offices.
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Teen Breakfast Tips and recipes for healthy habits
A guide urges teens to eat a solid breakfast despite a third skimping on it. It offers varied options from cereals, fruits, and milk to muffins and oat recipes, with tips for appealing presentations and family breakfast ideas.
Lace and bolero jacket redefine evening wear for older women
The article notes lace remains a favored choice for evening dresses adaptable to women over 60. Designers favor extreme simplicity to highlight lace and suggest a long sleeve cutaway bolero jacket to transform the dress into informal dinner wear, with crisp silk foundation accents and bias band detailing.
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