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 66
n Point Lance, join the insertion to theedging, and hide the seam thus made by working over itin Double Coeal Stitch. Madeira Work Trimmiugs.—These are hand-sewnEmbroideries, executed by nuns in the Island which gives its name to the industry. Edgings, Insertions, Flounces,and childrens Dresses, of… … Fia. 601. Madeira Wors. Madras Lace.—A school for lace making has latelybeen foimded in Madras. The lace made is the black andwhite silk Maltese Guipure. Madras-net Muslin.—This is a handsome, but coarsemake of Muslin, produced in several varieties, some incream colour, others with coloiu-ed…
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