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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. 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 26

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orate workmanship. Arabian embroideryand Algerian are of the same description. Areophane, or Arophane.—A description of crape,but considerably thinner than the ordinary kind. It hasbeen much used for bonnets, trimmings, and quillings, andalso for ball dresses. It is made in most coloui-s, and… … Fio. 16. AEGENTAN POINT. muslin, only Satin Stitch is used; when executed uponcloth the design is traced upon the material, and all centresand fillings laid down with floss silk in a long satin stitchacross the whole space, while over this foimdation, wideapart, satin stitches in floss are taken at…

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