Cornell, Louise Frances · Boston, The Page company · leaf 144
r the edge of the hem FOR A LITTLE GIRL 131 so that it does not show. Point the needletowards the body, holding the thread under theleft thumb, pass under four or five cross threads,and draw the needle through and over the threadheld down by the thumb of the left hand. Drawthe thread tight enough… … HEMSTITCHING fore, until the ruffle is hemmed. Be careful totake the same number of threads each time, asthis makes the work look uniform. Fold up thisprepared ruffle until ready to use. To make the chemise, open out the front andback pieces and lay the raw edges under thearms together; then baste,…
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