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September 7, 1950
The Durant News
Durant, Holmes County, Mississippi
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Article advises mothers on washable winter fabrics for sewing schoolgirl clothing, including corduroy, flannel, rayon, and wool jerseys, with tips on labels and trims.
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Washable Winter Wear
Winter-weight fabrics that are washable are coming to retail stores in increasingly varied lines.
The mother who sews for a school age daughter and who wants most garments washable, even in winter, will find these newer types of flannels and other warm fabrics worth hunting out and examining.
Washable corduroy comes in different weights, including zephyr-light corduroy for dresses and heavier weights for jackets and coats. The corduroys are warm and wear well.
Washable wool and cotton flannel is another choice. Also on the market is a washable spun rayon that resembles wool flannel in looks and provides some warmth.
The newest wool jerseys include some washable kinds, though these may not be widely available this year in piece goods. With jersey a favorite fabric for autumn, school girls are joining grown-ups in the fashion of matching a jersey cardigan in color with a cotton or other fabric dress.
Some of the newer woolens are pre-shrunk and washable, but these are not yet common.
When shopping for washable fabrics, look for labels or ask the clerk for information about quality. Labels or tags, or fine print at the end of a bolt, may give facts on such matters as colorfastness to light and washing and pre-shrinkage treatment that avoid further shrinkage beyond two per cent. You yourself may be able to judge whether goods will stretch by pulling it gently lengthwise and crosswise.
Don't forget to have the trim washable too. Or if a collar or other trim is not washable, see that it is easy to detach with snaps or buttons.
Winter-weight fabrics that are washable are coming to retail stores in increasingly varied lines.
The mother who sews for a school age daughter and who wants most garments washable, even in winter, will find these newer types of flannels and other warm fabrics worth hunting out and examining.
Washable corduroy comes in different weights, including zephyr-light corduroy for dresses and heavier weights for jackets and coats. The corduroys are warm and wear well.
Washable wool and cotton flannel is another choice. Also on the market is a washable spun rayon that resembles wool flannel in looks and provides some warmth.
The newest wool jerseys include some washable kinds, though these may not be widely available this year in piece goods. With jersey a favorite fabric for autumn, school girls are joining grown-ups in the fashion of matching a jersey cardigan in color with a cotton or other fabric dress.
Some of the newer woolens are pre-shrunk and washable, but these are not yet common.
When shopping for washable fabrics, look for labels or ask the clerk for information about quality. Labels or tags, or fine print at the end of a bolt, may give facts on such matters as colorfastness to light and washing and pre-shrinkage treatment that avoid further shrinkage beyond two per cent. You yourself may be able to judge whether goods will stretch by pulling it gently lengthwise and crosswise.
Don't forget to have the trim washable too. Or if a collar or other trim is not washable, see that it is easy to detach with snaps or buttons.
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Fashion Advice
Consumer Guide
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Washable Fabrics
Winter Wear
Corduroy
Flannel
Wool Jerseys
Sewing Advice
Schoolgirl Clothing
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Advises on selecting washable winter fabrics like corduroy, flannel, rayon, and wool jerseys for sewing durable, easy-care garments for school-age girls, emphasizing labels for quality and detachable trims.