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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 82

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usefine lace cotton for so doing), and secure the left threadstogether in loops at the same time, making six threadsinto one loop. Make a loop by twisting the cotton twiceround the six threads and drawing it up. Turn thework, and hold it as before mentioned. Work the second line in Hem Stitch as… … \hl4il.hUMii!iilJ!iiiii,a „iiMiii,... iiiiil JiiijjLjuliLlieEiiiaii Fio. 303. Deawk Woek. To work Fig. 306: Draw out threads of the matei-ialone-eighth of an inch deep, leave three threads, draw outthreads for a space of half an inch, then leave threethreads and draw out for one-eighth of an inch.…

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