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 61
darning. Cordthe long lines in the Footing, like the Bars, but the otherlong lines will not require this unless the thread used isvery thin. Work the stars in the centre of the patternso that they are connected to the leaves and the scallops.Make them in Genoa Stitch thus: Carry along theirlength… … Fio. 821, YAK LACE —IMITATED IN CEOCHET. these bits of paper down upon the grenadine, and stitchthem down to it by a securing line in their centres.(They are used to keep the stitches worked over themfrom taking up the grenadine, where it has to be cutaway). Now commence to work. Take an…
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