Rumba sweater knit with bias trims and rose stitch option
The feature guide promotes the Rumba sweater with bias neck and shoulder bands and a rose stitch option. It details sizes from petite to extra large, gauge, yarn choices, and two knitting methods. The advice includes bias trim techniques and a note that Pat Trexler crafts column additions may answer questions.
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P.O
Kansas City
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Updated closet ideas to refresh wardrobe on a budget
Wardrobe expert Bonnie McNeese advises updating a tired wardrobe in an afternoon without breaking the bank. The piece suggests jettisoning unused items, investing in a few versatile updates, and boosting both women's and men's looks with color, accessories, and better fitting, unstructured jackets.
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Fortune cookies bring misfortune to Los Angeles restaurateurs
Restaurateurs like Lew Mitchell at Orient Express in Los Angeles blame fortune cookies for bad luck and complaints from customers. The piece explains rising demand for cookies, production notes from Peking Noodle Co and Fortune 44 Wish Biscuits, and writers who craft the fortunes amid concerns over offensiveness and vagueness.
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Brushing Clothes Aids Care and Odor Control
A fashion tip advises brushing as a routine to extend wear by removing dust and odors. Natural bristle brushes work best on tailored woolen fabrics and tweeds, while fragile evening textiles like velvet and synthetic fabrics may not require brushing. Use a clean flat surface and brush with nap directions. avoid overbrushing delicate fabrics.
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St. Martin’s Press
Jones
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