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Stuck Zipper: Rub the teeth with a bar
of soap or spray with shaving cream. An Ideal Pin
Cushion: Use a bar of soap. Makes
sewing easier and needle just slides
through hard material. Neat and
Easy Needle Threading: Dip tip of
needle in clear nail polish and let dry. How to
Remove Scorches: Wet scorched area
and cover with cornstarch, then brush
off when dry. Lengthen
Life of Wooden Clothes Pins: Boil
them in a salt solution. A Neat
String Dispenser: Nail a funnel to
the wall and pull string out of bottom
of funnel. Basting Made
Easy: Just tape then sew around the
pieces of tape. How to
Revive Old Clothing: Shave those
fluffs off with a safety razor. Make an
Emergency Clothes Brush: Wrap a
piece of tape around the hand, sticky
side out. A Needle
Sharpening Pin Cushion: Use steel
wool to fill your cushion. Quick Needle
Sharpening Trick: Rub needle against
an emery board. Make a Good
Yarn Preserver: Wrap yarn around a
moth ball for storage. Handy Tip
for Cutting Fur: Use a razor blade
on back of fur when cutting and you will
not cut any hair. Tips on
Sewing Slippery Material: Stick a
piece of waxed paper in seam, pull away
when finished. Easy Pickup
of Needle Spills: Use a small
magnet. Excellent
Knitting Tip: Keep ball of yarn in
nylon stocking - will flow out free of
tangles. When You
Need Heavy Duty Thread: Use dental
floss. Make a Handy
Tape Measure Holder: Wind tape
around an old adhesive tape spool. Restore
Velvet Like New: Brush good, then
hang in a steamy bathroom. How to Get
Rid of Knots on Sweaters: Rub
lightly with a piece of sandpaper. How to
Remove Lint from Wool: Use a damp
sponge and touch lightly. How to
Soften Leather Shoes: Sponge with
black coffee. To Protect
Your Sewing Bag: Stick the point of
your closed scissors into a cork. Neat Pin and
Needle Container: Save those stick
deodorant containers. They work great! Keep Needles
Rust Free: Stick them straight into
a bar of soap. Eliminate
the Old Hemline in Your Wool Clothes:
When lowering, sponge with vinegar, then
press. Handy
Substitute for Hemline Chalk: A bar
of soap works fine. Prevent Your
Thread from Knotting when Basting:
Tie a knot in the thread before snipping
off. Remove
Stains from Suede: First rub with a
emery board, then leave in a steamy
shower or apply light steam from your
iron. Remove
Grease From Valuable Silks: Rub in
baby powder and let stand several days,
then brush out. Powder should absorb the
grease. Tip on
Ironing Ruffles: Always iron these
on the wrong side and from the edge in. To Iron
Embroidered Items: Lay right side
down on a terry cloth and press out. Handy Tip
for Filling Steam Irons: Your old
squeeze bottles work great! Quickie Iron
Tip: Place Reynolds Wrap under the
ironing board cover. Heats up faster and
cuts your time in half. Patchwork
Tip: Before your sew a patch on any
washable garment, be sure to wash the
patch once to avoid shrinkage. Cool Folding
Tip: After ironing, be sure to let
the garments cool completely before
storing.
Midi
"Butterfly"
is Artwork by Mary Englebriet
Magick - Whispers©2001 - All Rights Reserved
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