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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 134

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No. igr. Work, in Satin and Overcast Stitches,with Oriental silks. No. 193. Edging for Muslin Window Blind. The net foundation is bought with the white Vandykes alreadyarranged, and the work consists in sewing a line of Arrasenesilk along these lines, working the stars, and hanging on theplush… … No. 194. Trimmng for Childrens Summer Frocks. Materials required: Brown holland or white pique for the foundation, crewel wool or ingrain cotton for the embroidery. To work:Trace the design upon the foundation strip, and scallop the edges, which work round with Buttonhole Stitch. Workthe design, in…

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