Textiles and clothing, by Kate Heintz Watson (1914)
Watson, Kate Heintz, American School of Home Economics · Chicago, American School of Home Economics · leaf 162
ercastingshould be done with very fine thread (No. 150 forwhite goods), split silk for wool and silk. Threeovercast stitches on each side are sufficient for an ordi-nary size buttonhole. A very good plan to follow in cutting a buttonholein heavy material or material that frays easily is tochalk the… … BUTTONS, BUTTON HOLES, EYELETS, LOOP3 144 TEXTILES AND CLOTHING MakingButtonholes Staying gether and the buttonhole may then be cut easily. Italso serves as a guide in working the buttonholestitches. The buttonholing is begun at the inner side of the slit.Always place the knot on the outside of the…
Textile fabrics · Sewing · Dressmaking
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