Have you ever wondered how folks took care of their socks during the 19th century? Well, even if you haven't below you will find some information from 1881.
Taking Care of Stockings.—Before the children's stockings begin to be thin at the knees and to need darning, put a piece of cloth under and sew with fine stitches, so that they will not show. Soft flannel, or pieces of old stockings which are strong enough to be worth using, are better than any heavier cloth. By taking the trouble to do this, the stockings may be made to last twice as long as without it.
Putting Away Stockings.—When putting away summer stockings, see that they are clean and whole. It is a great comfort to find them ready for use in the spring. Have a calico or cambric bag to hold the stockings of each member of the family. Label each one, in order to save time, and not be obliged to look into each to find the ones you wish to use. In summer, keep the winter stockings in them.
To Preserve Old Stockings.—Pale-blue stockings which have faded can have the color restored by dipping them into hot water in which common bluing has been jiourcd, and some lumps of alum dissolved. Old white stockings can be colored in this way, and do a good deal of service.
What good ideas!
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