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LESSON 83. 



Problem. — To finish the neck and sleeves of the gown. 



Points to be brought out. — That neatness and simplicity are desirable. 

 The little machine scallops which come in dainty design make a neat 

 and inexpensive finish. Turn the raw edge of the gown one-eighth 

 of an inch toward the wrong side. Hold the narrow scalloped braid 

 that the scallop stands out beyond the edge and at the same time the 

 solid portion of the braid covers the raw edge of the turn. Care- 

 fully baste in this position and stitch with two rows on the right side. 



Reference. — Same as in Lesson 81. 



Supplementary topics. — Discuss the storage of one's personal 

 clothing; the proper distribution of articles in bureau drawers; 

 wardrobes with coat and dress hangers, etc., for both men and women 

 of family. Work out a plan for partitions in a bureau drawer to 

 store separately various kinds of things. 



LESSON 84. 



Problem. — To prepare cream toast, using flour to thicken the milk. 



Points to be brought out. — Dry heat dextrinizes starch, making it 

 more digestible. One tablespoonful of starch is equivalent to two of 

 flour in thickening power. Before adding starch to a hot liquid it is 

 necessary to separate the starch grains by suspending them in a cold 

 liquid. 



References. — Textbook on foods ; any good recipe book. 



Correlation. — English: List the dishes made with toast; tell how 

 to make some one dish which you would like to try at home. 



LESSON 85. 



Problem. — To launder underwear which requires starch. It should 

 be left to the next lesson for ironing. 



Points to be brought out. — The reasons for starching are (1) a glazed 

 surface keeps clean longer; (2) starch gives the material "body," 

 increases its resistance to moisture, and makes it more attractive in 

 appearance. The kinds of starch used are wheat, rice, and corn- 

 starch. Materials stiffened with wheat or rice starch are more 

 flexible than those stiffened with cornstarch. 



Reference. — Any good book on home laundry work. 



Supplementary topic. — Draw a plan for a home laundry and list 

 the appliances necessary, with prices. (Consult catalogues and 

 visit stores.) 



LESSON 86. 



Problem. — To iron the underwear washed during the last lesson. 



Points to be brought out. — Materials which do not require ironing 

 save much time. Extra time is required to iron elaborately trimmed 

 underwear. Simplicity in trimming and design is desirable. 



References. — Rose, The Laundry, Cornell Reading Courses, 1(1912) 

 No. 11, pp. 142-146. 



