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 47
whole of the Embroidery, carefully cut away the linenthat is not secured by the Buttonhole lines from under-neath the Buttonhole Bars, and the Lace Stitches. Usea very sharp and small pair of scissors, and cut with theutmost care. Another Way : In this second description of VenetianEmbroidery, the… … Fig. 80r. VENETIAN EMBEOIDERY. Roman Work and Strasbourg Embroidery, but is lighterthan either in effect, on account of the introduction ofLace Stitches in some of the parts where the material is cutaway. The work is done upon strong linens, hoUands, andbatiste, and is used for furniture trimmings,…
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