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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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hould be con-sidered. If one intended forwashing, the gathers shouldbe cut the straight way ofthe stuff; otherwise it shouldbe on the bias; in either case,whether cut straight with thethreads of the web or diago-nally, gather half as much again of the flounce as thespace on the skirt to be… … Fig. 417. Sewing in Gathers. 220 THE DICTIONARY OE NEEDLEWORK. metal, the outer edge having graduated circular cutsthrough to the extreme rim. Each hole has a number, to distinguish it from its fellows,and there are larger circularholes in the centre. Somegauges have the holes withinthe outer rim,…

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