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Embroidery and decorative stitches (1916)

Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, International Educational Publishing Company · Scranton, Pa. : Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences · leaf 31

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e up, as at a, and then over, as to b, making a diagonal stitch of a length that will fill the space that determines the width of the band. Then weave the thread in triangular form by making stitches as from b to c, from c to d, from d to e, from e to /, and from / to g. Next, beginning as at h,… … Fig. 23 thread opposite b and weave it in position as described for the second thread. When the band is outlined in this manner, secure the crossing threads together with couching-stitches, as at i. Take the stitch from one diamond to the next, bringing the thread under- neath each time. To do…

Embroidery · Needlework

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