Jam and Jelly Making From Fresh Berries and Pineapple
A guide to making small batch jams and jellies using strawberries raspberries and other fruits with commercial pectin lemon juice and sugar. Includes recipes for Strawberry Jelly Raspberry Jam Strawberry and Pineapple Jam Rhubarb Relish and Strawberry Lemon Jam with steps for juice preparation cooking filling and sealing.
Jelly Making Tips for Busy Canners
Lynn advises small quantities for jelly and jam, and to avoid overloading with help. Set a dedicated jelly day, inspect jars beforehand, and wash them to keep sterilizing as the main task. Wash strawberries before hull ing to reduce water absorption.
Clothing from Men's Castoff Shirts for Little Ones
Wartime sewing guide shows how to transform discarded men's shirts into children's wear. It covers cutting, patterning, pinking edges, aligning fabric grain, and simple stitching to create rompers dresses sunsuits and pinafores for boys and girls with practical tips on closures trimming and embroidery.
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Patchwork Fashions Spark New Patchwork Stampede
A fashion craze grows with patchwork blouses hats pinafores and ties made from calico gingham and chambray scraps. Thriving remnant counters sell the idea to young enthusiasts who love quilt like styling. Slacks cuffed with swatches and matching patchwork blouses popularize the look.
New Silk Jersey Dirndl Style Skirt Tops Summer Wardrobe
Designers unveil a versatile silk jersey skirt inspired by the dirndl trend. It features little ruffles outlining bow-tied pockets and a matching top, set eight inches above the hem. The garment pairs with lingerie blouses and comes in monotone tones.
Home front furniture tricks for thrift shop finds
Ruth Wyeth Speaks recommends transforming secondhand furniture into stylish pieces. She suggests disguising flaws with chintz, cutting legs for a lower seat, tilting backs for comfort, and using loosely stuffed cushions for a polished look. Booklets with more patterns are available for 15 cents each.
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