Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Japanese Warriors

from a small book with fascinating illustrations.  I know I would be terrified if this guy came after me!  He looks fierce and strangely elegant at the same time.  Not practical, maybe, but can't you see fashions based on him striding down a runway?

Thursday, August 9, 2012

1003 Household Hints 22 - 30

Prevent little bumps when washing woolens - turn wrong side out to dry.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

1003 Household Hints 12 - 21

Brush your coast thoroughly and often.  If you own a vacuum cleaner with an upholstery attachment, use that occasionally to whisk out the dirt.


Monday, August 6, 2012

1003 Household Hints 6 - 11

Hints 6 through 11 from 1003 Household Hints
Dress Well at Small Cost

6 - To judge the quality of woolen material, squeeze it in your hand.  It should feel smooth, rubbery, spring, when you open your hand.  If it has a rough feeling, the grade is inferior.