Matthews, Mary Lockwood, b. 1882 · Boston, Little, Brown, and company · leaf 155
ial should be firmly wovenbecause when loosely woven it is apt to pull out atthe seams. Bargains in silk are usually not awise selection, because the silk is apt to be of poorquality or has been injured in some way. Bothwool and silk are expensive fibers and no one shouldexpect to buy cheap… … Method of Making Embroidered Scallops dresses are made in sweat-shops that are dirty, poorlyaired and in every way an unfit place for womenand girls to work. Often such garments are madein homes where conditions are not sanitary and SEWING AND TEXTILES 135 where, perhaps, there is sickness. The…
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