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 51
the wider cord for the outside line, the finer for the innerline. Then make the horizontal lines. Throw a threadacross from the inner outside line to the inner line on theopposite side, secure it, and return it to wheie it camefrom, leaving a small space between. Work over the twolines by darning… … Fia. 421. OnCDK POINT. working with drawn threads : Take a piece of fine cambricand draw the threads out so as to leave a number of opensquares surrounded with fine lines, and tack this upon apiece of parchment upon which the design of the lacehas been traced. Commence to work by Oveecastinoall the…
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