Inside Out Library

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 56

An illustration from 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, leaf 56
ptions, viz., theFeather, Twisted, and Gathered Ruches, and that which isknown by two designations—the Fluted, or Ruche a laVieille (see Fig. 708). This latter is used as a dresstrimming, and resembles a single Box-plaited Flounce.To produce the desired effect, make a number of smallBox-plaits,… … wz> Fig. 708. Euche 1 la Vieille. below; bind both the edges of the material. A half-inchis the common width of each Plaib, and this is the bestsize for Tarlatan, Muslin, and thin materials; but for Silkthe Ruche flutings should measure from | inch to 1 inch.In Tarlatan or Grenadine, turn the…

Needlework

Internet Archive · Clark Art Institute Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.

More pictures from 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

More like this