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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 144

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Band yuK (hair Back. Foundation, Surah silk, lined with muslin. Embroidery worked, with Oriental silks, in Satin and Feather Stitch. Narrow silk ribbon is laid between each embroidered Band, to form a bordering. Foundation materials, pale blue silkand dark green satin, the latterbeing quilted and… … given in full worldng size. Out-line each strip of work with a silkcord. Gather the corners of bluesilk up, and quilt the green satin.Sew these pieces to the work, andhide the joins with a cord. Linethe back of the Cushion withgreen silk, and sew cord andtassels round the sides. No. 309. Sofa…

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