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The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described (1882)

Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : A.W. Cowan · leaf 39

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piece of stuff on which the gathered portion of material isto be sewn, and place them together, pin to pin. Beginwith the gathering thread at about twelve or fourteenthreads from the top; take up three threads of the needleand miss four, more or less, according to the fulnessdesired. When a quarter… … Fig. 416. Gathering. thread from the pin, and loosen the gathers, so as to makethe length of space they occupy correspond with thaton the plain piece of material upon which they are to besewn. Fasten the thread again securely to the pin, and sew on the gathers, slopingthe needle to make the…

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