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 90
of Buttonholes until the edge is againreached. Make Bars ornamented with Picots whererequired, and where shown in Fig. 738, to keep the lacetogether, and when the lace is quite finished, rub overevery raised part with a small ivory Afioot, so as topolish and smooth the threads. Spanish… … Fig. 739. Spanish Lace—Imitation, white or ecru-coloured linen, and back this with brownpaper for a foundation. Commence the work by formingthe ground. Work this over the linen, but be careful thatno stitch of the ground takes up the linen beneath it.Make the ground with one of the lace stitches…
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