Fashion 18 - Sunday, September &, 1985 - North Shore News Knitting as an art form VANCOUVER'S FIRST Knitting and Needle Arts Exposition, will take place September 2! and 22 at the Pacific National Exhibition Fairgrounds. It is organized by knitwear designer Heather Wanless. Although the Canadian Home Sewing and Needle Association Show ‘held year- ly in Toronto was Wanless’ inspiration, this exposition differs in that it is an in- season show directed to the interests of the consumer. Cutting clothing care costs BUILDING A wardrote has become an expensive in- vestment. With today’s prices, many of us have become more selective in our clothing pur- chases, hoping that our ef- forts will be repaid with longer and better-wearing clothes. Shopping wisely is only half the battle. It is just as important to know the pro- per care and maintenance of your wardrobe-to avoid a clothing care disaster. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions concerning clothes — their wear and care: If I spill something on my clothes in a restaurant, should I try to get the stain out right away or can I wait? You can always scrape off loose surface matter, then use a cotton, linen or paper napkin to blot up any liquid. If the stain is oily or greasy, dust it with an absorbent powder like cornstarch. If the stain is non-greasy, flush the area with water. Should bleach be used in removing color from whites? If the fabric is cotton, ploycotton, nylon or durable press finish, the most effec- tive method is to use the packets of color remover sold with dyes in the dimestore. Follow package directions for the stove-top method. Chlorine bleach is hard on fabrics and non-chlorine bleaches won’t do the job. Will fabric softeners leave a build up on wash? Unless you use fabric softeners regularly there shouldn’t be any build up. But for best results, use either fabric softeners made for the dryer or the type that goes in the washer on the rinse cycle. You might not need fabric softeners if the wash is soft, soap or detergent is rinsed out thoroughly and the clothes from the dryer are removed before they get bone-dry. Which is better, soap or detergent? Soap doesn’t work as well as synthetic detergents in cold or hard water. Since about two-thirds of Cana- dian households are in hard water areas, most people find detergents do a better job. However, if the water has been softened for washing, soap powder should give good tesults and it is easier on fabrics. The Vancouver Exposition has a two-fold purpose: to celebrate knitting as an art form and to make home knitters and stitchery artists aware of the almost limitless creative potential of the fabulous yarns available to- day. Yarn and craft retailers will be displaying the latest yarns and knitwear fashions for Fall ‘85, as well as pro- viding free in-booth demonstrations. A wide variety of modest- ly priced seminars for almost every interest and skill level are also being offered. Seminar topies include: needlepoint and petit point: knitting for beginners: silk painting, knitting shortcuts or how to cheat at knitting: lace net darning: Brazilian stitchery (tri-dimensional embroidery); finishing tech- niques in knitting: helpful hints for intermediate kuit- ters; how to make a fash- ionable sweater from yarn remnants; and advanced W The look is French. The colour for fall, in Taupe and Grey. Skirt, top and jacket in 100% silk, regularly priced at $500. $290 Great new fall arriving this week. fashions Designer Save 111 West Ist 986-2498 33189 W. Broadway 733-4142 | knitting and design. In addition, there are three seminars on machine knitting: fancy double bed stitches; cut and sew: and picture knitting. The highlight of each day is a knitwear fashion show. The Exposition takes place atthe North Forum building \North Shore Sewing Academy * Certificates available © 16 courses including sew- ing, pattern making, quilt- f ing, designing, tailoring, etc. * hobby or career sewers B * beginners through to protessional Classes starting September 23 The fashion show is at the South Forum building at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, on Saturday, September 21 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, September 22 from 10 a.m, to 7p.m, North Shore News carrier Chris Byrom Chris is aiming for an even better bike! “Y bought this BMX bike a year ago and now I’m saving for a bigger and better one.” All our paper routes are presently being delivered but we- expect a number of vacancies to open soon in certain areas of North and West Vancouver, If you live in any of the following areas, we could have a Paper route for you. North Vancouver Lower Capilano West Vancouver British Properties Sentinel Hill Ambleside Dundarave Horseshoe Bay oes voce Os worerie AND west vanecoUvtE ‘north shore Call today for your paper route 986-1337 SUNDAY | WEDNESDAY» PRIDAY ce Mousse, “by Oyea power forall hair.