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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 71

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ished. Three or four sets of Bobbins may be leftbehind in this manner, and afterwards carried on indifferent directions. Where a line is crossed make aSewing, and commence, where possible, with a RopeSewing. Fasten off with great care. Devonshire Iiace.—At one time the bulk of the femalepopulation… … Fig. 290. DEVONSHIRE LACE. last pair are reached, then make a stitch and a half, orTurn Stitch, on the left side, thus: Work a Cloth orWhole Stitch, give each pair of bobbins one twist tothe left, put the middle left-hand bobbin over the middleright bobbin, lift the two pairs with each hand, and…

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