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"1 net Fraser. Clothing Specialist. Home Economics Branch If you are longing for a leather garment or accessory. ‘on't let your eagerness run away with you until you con- ; der whether you can afford such a luxury. Very often "i ather items live either an expensive life or a short one. ven though leather is one of the most durable and long-last- it g of to-day‘s fashion materials. Water and dirt ruin more leather than ordinary use and it ear, so when you have made your investment in leather i lothing, shoes, boots. or a handbag. take good care of your urchase in order to maintain its smart appearance. Always wear a scarf at the neck of a leather coat orjacket 0 protect it from body oils. hair preparations. and makeup. 1 se dress or coat shields to protect underarm areas. To revent buttons from pulling away. it is a good idea to open 1: jacket or coat when you are sitting for a long time. Because leather scratches and suede rubs, avoid sharp objects (check your car seat belts. long fingernails. and 1 nderarm parcels.) Also avoid putting heavy items in pock- 'ts; this causes the garment to twist out of shape and line. harp objects in pockets could rip the material. Use commercial leather or suede protector to help prevent tains from permeating the material. On leather boots a silicone spray or compound will help keep moisture out but 't will not make them waterproof. ' Treat leather garments as you would high quality Cloth 'ones. Hang them on thick. padded or shaped. non-metal ‘ angers. Let the clothes hang freely between wearings so air an circulate around them. Revitalize your leathers with a monthly steaming over the .- :bathtub. This acts much like a facial to open the pores of the " skin and lift out the soil. Wipe off any surface soil after the steaming with a soft. clean, cotton cloth. An added benefit [of the steaming is that it helps to retain the shape of the garment and remove wrinkles. Spots and light stains on leather can often be removed with an art-gum eraser or chalk cleaner. Suedes can be brushed with a dry rubber sponge or bristle (not wire) brush. MARBURG WI. NORFOLK SOUTH DISTRICT, celebrated their own Anniversary when special honors ‘were bestowed. L~r, Eileen Wright. President presented (1 Certificate of Appreciation m C iim'tur Member. Ania Rycrre, and Life Memberships to Helen C miles and Mar- kjur'ic Porter. YOU PAID TOO MUCH TO NOT CARE! CARE OF LEATHER AND SUEDE COATS AND ACCESSORIES Try to resist dabbing with cleaning fluids. spot removers. shoe creams, soap and water as many garments have surface finishes that lift with cleaning and rubbing. If you get caught in the rain or snow. biot up as much moisture as you can with a soft terry towel. then let coats or boots dry slowly at room temperature, away from hot air registers that tend to dry out the leather. Stuff boots and shoes with soft tissue to speed drying and help retain their shape. Wipe salt stains on boots with a cloth dipped in a half vinegar/halfwater solution. Brush sucdcs only after they are dry with a bristle brush or terry towel to bring up the nap. Most wrinkles in a leather garment will hang out if left in a moist area overnight. however. it is possible to press leather successfully it you are careful. With an iron on the “rayon” setting (don't use steam!) and heavy wrapping paper as a pressing cloth. press from the right sidc using light. quick strokes to avoid overheating and shine. Don't let garments become over-soiled before cleaning them. Professional cleaners are able to remove most stains but it helps if you can identify them. Choose your dry cleaner carefully. Professional lcatlicr cleaning and refinishing are quite different from regular dry cleaning and require special cquipmcnt which most dry cleaners do not have, Becausc leather can bc ruincd if handled improperly, it is a good idea to use leather pru- cessors or only dry cleaners you know are experienced in handling leather. Color loss can be a problem (even in quality garments]. Both suede and leather fade and dyc may rub off with wcar Check for depth of color loss by looking undcr thc collar or pocket flap. Cleaners can rcoil and rcdyc after clcanmg.hu1 sometimes thcrc is difficulty in matching d_\c colors cmctly to the original (especially with imports). When arranging for cleaning. send all matching picccs togcthcr to make color matching casicr. Leather articles should be stnrcd whcrc it is ncilhcr [no hot. too damp. nor too dry. (This rules out most basement and attic storage areas}. Garmcnts. shoes. and handbags need to "breathe" so do not store lhcm in plastic covers. Instead. use old pillow cases or cotton garmcnt bugs. And be sure garments arc clean before storing. Leather is the oldest of clothing matcrials. With prupct care and maintenance you can gcl many seasons of cmuy- able wear from it. HALTON REGIONAL MUSEUM The members of the NASSAGAWEYA WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. HALTON DISTRICT. combined a visit to the Halton Regional Museum with an enjoyable tour and tea. The manicured grounds. wcll displayed exhibits and beautifully maintained buildings proved a treat tncxplorc, It was especially exciting to learn of Nassagawcya in ycstcr- year. Homefcst will be included in a later program tor Nas- sagawcya WI. The purpose ofthc Home-fest will be in share with the community the varied goals of the Women‘s Insti- tute and the many exciting projects thc institute has been involved in over the past years. Craft. plant and white elephant tables will be included. as well as displays by local artisans. r a 'a-t