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. Illustrated with upwards of 800 wood engravings, and coloured plates. Plain sewing, textiles, dressmaking, appliances, and terms (1885)
Caulfeild, Sophia Frances Ann, 1824-1911 · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 106
make the stitch about the pin 21 over2, 2 over 22, 1 over 21, 22 over 1, Twist both pair thrice,and pull Twist up. Repeat these two rows until threerows near the end are reached, then cut off a passive pairin each row close up to the work, and when the three rowsare finished, plait the threads into… … Fia. 147. Close Tbefoil. the leaf being worked in Lace Stitch, and the petals inCloth Stitch. Commence at the end of stem, and hangon six pairs of bobbins ; work straight up the stem andround the inner circle of flower, make a Sewing whenthe circle is crossed. In the petals, which are nextworked,…
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