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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 142

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No. 209. Spectacle Rubbers. Cut four pieces of thin card, 2^inches long, and shape likea pear. Cover two with darkkid, and embroider them \\itha butterfly in Satin Stitch.Pad the other two, cover withchamois leather, and sew on tothe kid, to form the inside ofthe Rubbers. Take a smallcurtain ring,… … No. 211. Luncheon Case. Materials required: Waterproof cloth, dark bro^n holland, and navy blue dress braid. To work: Cut out the waterproof cloth, and line itwith the holland. Make a large double pocket, to hold a nickel silver tumbler and a sherry flask; a w-ide pocket to hold sand«nchcase, and a…

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