Ralston, Virginia, Mrs., 1870- · New York, Moffat, Yard and company · leaf 53
Gathering on muslin 40 WHEN MOTHER LETS US SEW thread would be likely to break. Sew about aquarter of an inch from the raw edge, and itwould help to keep the gathers in a straight lineif you would first crease the material as in turn-ing the fold for a hem. … WHEN MOTHER LETS US SEW 41 STROKING GATHERS^ After you have finished draw up the gather-ing string to fit the size of the band and fastenat each end by twisting the thread around a pin.They are now ready to be stroked, which givesthem a nice, flat appearance and makes themhang straight to the lower…
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