The Ladies' self instructor in millinery and mantua making, embroidery and appliqué, canvas-work, knitting, netting, and crochet-work (1853)
Philadelphia : J. & J.L. Gihon · leaf 84
e with a pen-knife. This hasthe effect of velvet in lines, and is very elegant. 20. SERPENTINE STITCH. This is sometimes called Spiral Stitch, and is ex-ecuted by taking five threads straight; after that,five stitches on two ascending threads; then onestitch on nine ascending threads, and five as… … Stitch on two threads crossway,twenty-two stitches square, on silkcanvas. Taking eight threadseach way, commence the starin the centre. Bright colours aredesirable, with a brilliant centreof silver, gold, or steel beads. 72 THE LADYS 22. CROSSED LONG STITCH. Ten or twelve threads deep mustbe taken,…
Embroidery · Needlework · Appliqué · Millinery
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