DRESS ECONOMIES

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7077, 15 March 1910, Page 5

DRESS ECONOMIES

Old straw hats can be renovated to look like new if they are faded, but otherwise in good condition, by painting them with hat dye, and drying quickly in the shade. This will leave a beautiful satin finish on tho straw, which will lie much admired. When the colour has been- taken out of a silk dress in some places by a splash of acid, it may be restored by applying to the spot a little sal volatile. To bleacli a faded cotton dress which is still in a good condition, boil it until white in water in which bleaching soda lias been dissolved—a tablespoonful to a gallon of water—and then spread in the sun to dry. When desirous of renovating a white hat made of felt or cloth, pour gome flour ini a basin, and place in the oven to heat. Remove all trimmings from the hat, and rub over with the hot flour, removing it with a clean brush. A hat thus treated will look like new. Shantung will wash beautifully, and will come out as good as new after repeated' visits to the wash tub. Do not rub soap on the fabric itself, but wash in. a good lather made from soap-powder and warm water. Iron while still damp, and be very careful that it does not dry in patches.