Textiles and clothing, by Kate Heintz Watson.. (1907)
Watson, Kate Heintz, American School of Home Economics · Chicago, American School of Home Economics · leaf 216
row bias strip of canvas should be basted on the wrongside, the waist turned up over this as directed for LINED WAISTS 193 sleeve and collar finish. Over this a bias facing ofsilk may be hemmed or cat-stitched. In spite of careful measuring and all care in cutting,the waist may not fit, owing to… … MAKING BIAS STRIPS FOR FACINGS Avoid too frequent fittings. The bias portions of thebodice are liable to stretch out of shape and too muchhandling of the waist takes away the freshness. Thisis one reason why it is advisable to make the sleevesand collar first in order that the whole waist may…
Textile industry · Sewing · Dressmaking
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