Patton, Frances · New York, Newson & company · leaf 82
III. 47.—Stroking the Gathers. French or Dress Gathering. French gathering is generally used in drawing up thefullness at the back of skirts, when a large quantity ofheavy material has to be gathered into a small compass. The stitch and space may be increased according to full-ness, but care should… … III. 48.—French or Dress Gathers. Materials.—The materials required are: A practicepiece arranged so that there will be fifteen inches acrossthe muslin; needles, sharps ; cotton; scissors; pins; tapemeasure. 1. Hem the sides of the material. 2. Fold down the top edge one-half inch on the wrongside.…
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