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 56
ptions, viz., theFeather, Twisted, and Gathered Ruches, and that which isknown by two designations—the Fluted, or Buche a laVieille (see Fig. 70S). This latter is used as a dresstrimming, and resembles a single Box-plaited Flounce.To produce the desired effect, make a number of smallBox-plaits,… … K^ Fig. 708. Ecche a la Vieille. below; bind both the edges of the material. A half-inchis the common width of each Piaij, and this is the bestsize for Tarlatan, Muslin, and thin materials; but for Silkthe Ruche flutings should measure from 4 inch to 1 inch.In Tarlatan or Grenadine, turn the edge…
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