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 76
11. LONG PLAIT. Begin by taking twelve threads straight;work six stitches, slip the needle down-ward half-way, and then begin anotherstitch. If striped with gold or silver threadat intervals, where the stitches meet, theeffect is very striking. WORK-BOX COMPANION 69 … required depth. 12. FEATHER STITCH. This is done over twelve threads, fromleft to right, in the same way as TentStitch, the next row being turned so asto represent the semblance of a feather.The centre is usually stitched up withgold, silver or silk thread. 13. STITCH A LA VANDYCK. Twelve threads…
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