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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 75

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and method of its application, is to produce afirm, neat border to any article of clothing, upholstery, orof household use, instead of leaving a raw edge, whichwould ravel out. To make a Hemming, turn in the rawedge of the stuff with a double fold-over, insert the needle,and secure the thread under… … Fig. 479. Hemming the fold likewise. Make a continuous succession of fineregular stitches thus, resembling teeth, which will confinethe fold closely to the rest of the material (Fig. 479).All the skirt aboutWas hemmed with golden fringe.—Spenser. There are various other styles of hemming besides…

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