Woolen and worsted finishing; a practical manual of instruction in the methods and machinery used in finishing woolen and worsted goods in general, and the processes involved in the special treatment of all types of standard fabrics (1909)
American School of Correspondence, Timmermann, John F · Chicago, American School of Correspondence · leaf 19
as the rest, otherwise the workvsdll be of little use. It takes an expert needlewoman, and towhom a knowledge of weaving is usually of great assistance.The menders work all over the piece, so that when it leaves theirhands it should be perfect, or very nearly so. They also fold eachpiece neatly and… … 16 WOOLEN AMD WORSTED FINISHING. 9 plished by doubling the piece face in and sewing the lists togetherevery three or four inches. In many mills machines are in use forthis purpose, but as tacking is not resorted to in all cases, thereare probably as many more places where this work is done byliand.…
Woolen and worsted manufacture · Textile finishing
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