The-Workbasket

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 147, 24 June 1933, Page 19

The-Workbasket

Though, at .first glance tho task of relining a large workbasket appears an arduous one, it can'be accomplished by an amateur satisfactorily, states a writer in the "Manchester Guardian." Begin by removing the padded portions or mattressesTvhieh are. on the lid and at the bottom of the basket. These are usually backed with cardboard, and should, being glued down, pull off easily. Then remove tho fluted lining at the sides. To make the lid mattress take a piece of cardboard the size of the Original one, place on i_ a thick layer of wadding, and cover' this with the "new. silk, folding the corners neatly and tacking it firmly across the back. The wadding must be as flat as possible at the.edges. ''Button: the mattress, using • small- buttons and strong thread, li. may be necessary to pierce holes in the cardboard to allow the needle to pass through1 and the easiest method of buttoning will be to take the thread from button to' button, over the card,,and tie it when the last button is in position. Edge this mattress with gimp, which should project at least half its width and be sewn with invisible, stitches. ~ Make the bottom mattress in-the same, manner, biit omitting the gimp. Cut the side silk and flute it evenly to the gimp. To fix, the lining to the basket, use strong glue," arid smear it thickly 'on the card of the lid, mattress and, more lightly, on that part of the lid on which the card and gimp will press., The glue'must not be put directly on the fabric or itYvill Tun through. Press the mattress on firmly, holding it until it stays in place, and leave the mattress for some hours. Smear glue on the sides of the basket, just where the gimp will be placed, and*at the angles of the bottom and sides. Fix in the side lining, being careful not to strain it at the corners. In duo course glue in the bottom mattress. ■~ If a strap is wanted across the lid mattress it must be put on andfastened before the gimp is,sown.