MENDING LACE CURTAINS.

Observer, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4, 2 October 1915, Page 9

MENDING LACE CURTAINS.

A paii' of lace curtains that were washed recently were so badly-torn it seemed impossible to mend them ; but they are done, arid you cannot find the repaired places without hunting for them. The secret of success is to dip pieces of cotton net— which may be bought with different sized meshee—imto cold starch, lay them over the torn, places, and press with a. hot iron. Press firmly all the edges, and you will be pleased' with the result. The iron must be hot enough: to cook the starch, being careful not to scorch the goods. Often curtains are longer than necessary. In that case a piece may be out from the top a-ridi used instead of buying the net. If it is necessairy to waisih the curtains again, ca.tch the rents , lightly together after moistening and 1 removing the patches which are to be saved and used again.