VALUE OF PRESSING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21861, 25 July 1934, Page 5

VALUE OF PRESSING

HINTS WHEN DRESSMAKING Whether you are making a new frock or trying to renew the pristine freshness of last year's garment, you will need to do a considerable amount of pressing. However well a garment is made it is always much improved by careful pressing. Here are some hints: —Thin material requires light pressing; crepe de chine or georgette for instance must on no account he attacked as if with a steam roller. Heavy cloths, blanket cloth and similar materials need a heavy hand and a heavy iron. If much dressmaking is done at home two irons are a wise investment. One, the 121b. tailor's "goose," and another very much lighter for cobwebby laces and fine muslins. Next to the irons, the most important item is the surface on which to iron. A good strong table can be found in every house, and an ironing hoard in addition will meet most needs. The ironing hoard should he covered with an old blanket and a washable linen cover to fit it. For the table a blanket and linen cover can bo made in the same way. For pressing; armholes and curved sleeves a tailor's cushion is useful. Just another useful hint for ironing very line material; always use a thin cloth or a piece of tissue paper between the iron and the fabric. Also he careful when using a damp cloth lest it mark the fabric. And finally, always iron the way of the nap, not against it. LEAKY RAINCOAT To make a leaky raincoat waterproof Mrs. L. Stewart advises a correspondent to try the following procedure:Into a large bucket put jib. sugar of lead (acetated lend), add the same quantity of powdered alum and fill up with water. Stir at intervals, till it becomes clear, then pour it into another receptacle. Put the raincoat in and allow it to remain in 21 hours. Take out and hang no without wringing in a shady place. When quite dry brush, and it will then be impervious to the heaviest downpour.