Use white vinegar for deodarant and antiperspirant. Put in a spray bottle. Dollar General has best normal price for vinegar at 32 oz--75 cents. If you have a febreze spray nozzle, it will fit right on the bottle. Also, some flavored water bottles are the right size to use nozzles on if you cannot afford to buy a special empty spray bottle. The vinegar evaporates quickly and really helps clothes stay cleaner longer because of no sweaty smells. ... View related article.
Directions on modern patterns are NOT enough for an inexperienced seamstress. 20 yr old patterns thrift store with original directions would help. Most girls used to hone their sewing by making doll clothes (less wasted material) but that was usually with a sewing mom. Does her school not have home ec? If you know no experienced sewers, she needs a basics course or you can ask around at your church or community center or even at a fabric store for help. You may balk at the cost of a course, but these are not the old days. I learned sewing in 7th grade at public school in the 60's. There USED TO BE fabric departments in all major stores. What's left is Walmart in some of the larger markets and individual fabric shops and Joanne's. The cost of a course will be worth it for her confidence and the experience of making something useful. A website to start with http://www.beginnersewing.com/wiki/Main_Page Also, check out sewing at about.com. There are books, also, but human help will make an incredible difference and ensure your daughter's success.
