—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 2, 1973 38 | Ladies, | Have |:| 6/ Dons Thomas, % Extension Home Economist How To Finish Seams On Single Knits “Bunchy” seams are not m V fashion. But the seams of single I knit garments tend to roll. And I this causes a bulky unpressed I look at the seamhne. You should I take some preventative I measures to keep this from I happening to garments you I make. I One way of preventing bunchy seams is to double stitch the seam and trim to one-quarter inch. Or, double stitch with the zigzag attachment on your sewing machine and then trim. Another way to keep the seams from rolling in knits is to stitch with the seam pressed open. Then stitch one-quarter mch from the seam edge. Or try using the overedge stitch followed by trimming the seam to one quarter inch. Once you have sewn a seam and finished the edges, it may need to be stabilized. To do this, sew horizontal or curved seams, in such places as the waistline or shoulder, with seam tape or cotton twill to keep the garment from stretching out of shape. New Look For Glass Draperies Along with their many ad vantages, fiberglass curtains and draperies have had one disad vantage - the glass fabric was available in few textures. However, that has changed now. Glass draperies in several textures and finishes are being introduced nationwide. Casement draperies will be offered in eight textures and many colors. The antique satin texture will be available in two DEPENDABLY YOURS nn GAS We Deliver IP-Gas No matter where you live, you can count or. Ls to service LP-Gus needs fast and eflficiertly AGWAY Petroleum Corporation Box 1197 Diiterville Road Lancaster, Pa Dail 717-397 4954 You Heard? >v «iK Dons Thomas We give farmers credit for the ob they d vides farmers with long-term, intermediate and short-term financing. And, on terms and conditions keyed to the individual farmer's credit needs. Farm Credit loans are made to buy and equip . . . operate or improve . . . farms of every size and type. Also, for any purpose related to the well-being and comfort of the farm family. Get acquainted with Farm Credit, where you’ll feel at home LAND BANK MORTGAGE LOANS / PRODUCTION CREDIT LOANS Farm Credit 411 W. ROSEVILLE RD.. LANCASTER PH. 393-3921 finishes. Linen-weave glass draperies are another innovation. The products will have other qualities new to glass products -- they will be super soft and easily drapable. Those of the past have tended to be stiff. Glass curtains and draperies have always been known for their excellent resistance to sunlight fading and to fire. They’re also durable, don’t stretch, sag or wrinkle. Machine washability is another plus. But you must rinse the machine throughly afterward and follow washing instructions very carefully. ASSOCIATIONS Help Us Serve You Don’t assume we know about your farm organization’s meeting To get your meeting on our Farm Calendar, it’s safer to assume we don't know. Remind us by calling 394-3047 or 626-2191 or by writing to Lancaster Farming. 22 E Mam St , Lititz, Pa 17543. You’ll be helping us to serve you better P S Tf vou’re not sure you told us already, we don’t mind hearing from you again. AGWAY BUILDING. LEBANON PH. 273-4506 * i m* h \
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