Reed, John Q, Lavin, Eliza M., joint author · New York, The Butterick Publishing Co., Ltd. · leaf 32
made onthe same principle as the plain stitch, exceptthat the needle, instead of being set back intothe preceding stitch, is set at the left side ofit. The engraving does not do full justice tothe beauty of the stitch, as will be seen bymaking a few stitches for a trial with singlezephyr. It is… … Figure No. 25.—Fancy Stitches and Purlette Work, 27 28 NeeDLe-CRAFT. Vine Chain-stitch. Figure No. 24.—This stitch is often usedupon hems, as are both the other styles, andsometimes above bindings of ribbon. It isoften used to complete plain blankets, flannelpetticoats, little undershirts or any…
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