Progressive lessons in the art and practice of needlework for use in schools (1893)
Johnson, Catherine F · Boston : D. C. Heath · leaf 117
PROGRESSIVE LESSONS IN NEEDLEWORK. 100 The slitch is the same as that used in darning a thin place which is not yet worn into holes. Couching is fastening a cord on a piece of work by oversewing or by embroidery edging stitches ; it is used only in ornamental work (Fig. 78). To make a French knot,… … but one twist, with silk or cotton two or Fig. 78. — Couching. more twists about the needle, according to the size of the knot required. This French knot is used only for embroidery. Outline-stitch is the stitch with which designs are outlined, and is also used to fill in on some kinds of…
Sewing · Needlework
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