CARPET BRAID FOR BEAUTY.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 292, 13 June 1929, Page 2

CARPET BRAID FOR BEAUTY.

Ordinary cotton carpet braid liiay be used in various ways to beautify Hie lioine. Tlie biaid is obtainable in several widths, and in many gay colourings —rea and blue, black v.nd green, brown and yellow, and numerous other attractive combinations. It will be easy, therefore, to find one that will harmonise with an existing furnishingscheme.

CuohiOn covers of plain linen can oe made really distinctive if their edges are bohnd with carpet braid, and panels of the same braid are sewn across them. Oh ah oblong pillow of butcherblue linen a panel of red and green braid, sewn down with thick red wool, made' a very , effective decoration; while a circular beige cushion looked attractive with a round motif of brown and yellow braid. Curtains may be banded with similar ; braid to bring them into line with the- cush.'ons. ' A certain pleasant little, breakfastroom owes much of its charm to the intriguing flat cushions on the seats of the plain unpolished- wood chairs. Each-cushion-cover is composed of inter woven carpet-braid, in tones of scd<let and black, with a binding of plain red;' the window hangings are trimmed with similar woven braidings, while the same dbcorative note is carried out round tlic edges of the plain grey eoril rug on tlic polished floor boards Crash" linen bedspreads look most fresh and attractive when -trimmed witli bright carpet braid. It should *>e sewn all round the edge of each spread; then another row should be stitched About two inches from the edge, an abion'g centre pane] adding the final touch, i .The braid can bo sewn on to foundation by machine, or else ;v hp stitched on with contrasting wool. The latter method takes longer, 1 ,n .-nurse but the finished effect, is sr. \ delightful, that it is well worth while j taking the extra trouble.