The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopædia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework ... (1882)
Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 262
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, 17!. Hemmini;. 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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