To Waterproof Calico
Dear Aunt Daisy, Would you please tell me the method of making unbleached calico waterproof, as I want to make boys’ leggings, which are practically unprocurable ready made, at presents?-J.R. of the Daisy Chain. I think you had better follow the method of the Link who made raincapes for her three little girls out of a satin evening gown and a floral silk frock. She got from the chemist sixpenny worth of "sugar of lead"-probably about 4oz. This she dissolved in a bucket nearly full of clean water (rainwater is best) -then strained it, and soaked the three little capes thoroughly for about 24 hours. They were then hung out to dry in the shade, without wringing. The next process was to rub them thoroughly, on the outside only, with raw linseed oil. This took approximately 2 weeks to dry; they have since proved themselves really waterproof and most useful. There is one point to be borne in mind, howevermake the garments quite big enough, as = oiling appears to shrink them somewhat.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 10, Issue 251, 14 April 1944, Page 23
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175To Waterproof Calico New Zealand Listener, Volume 10, Issue 251, 14 April 1944, Page 23
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