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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
6
Instructions describe tracing a printed design onto sheer or weighty fabric, using impression paper if needed, to transfer lines for embroidery. It covers padding the scalloped bib, choosing stitches for leaves and flowers, and sewing edge bindings. It lists yarn sizes Mercerized cotton No 16 14 12 for the panel and No 26 for the bib.
Step by step directions for a crocheted tie using silk with No 7 steel hook. Includes stitch definitions, chain counts, alternating rows, neckband shaping, padding scallops, and finishing ruffle with narrow Valenciennes lace for a poised neckwear style.
A July bridal party guide suggests a white decor theme with frosted cards, cotton batting mantels, pine branches, and silver accents. Games include Cat and Ghosts, anonymous recitations, and a shadow play using a white curtain and bright backlight.
To clean and freshen ribbon dust and iron between tissue. A mixture of three tablespoons soap jelly three tablespoons honey a teacup of gin and water is scrubbed into the ribbon then rinsed in multiple cold water baths and air dried. Iron on clean cloths with minimal pressure and smoothness to prevent creasing and a stringy finish. For tinsel ribbons use bread crumbs powdered blue and rub with a lean cloth. wash colored ribbons in cold soapy water and rinse several times, iron between muslin sheets once partly dry.
Chiffon should be washed in soap lather by rolling and pressing between the hands then rinsed in clean water and stiffened in gum water one tablespoonful to a quarter pint of water. Roll in a cloth to absorb moisture but not too dry when ironed. Iron with wrong side up along the selvedge to avoid fiber displacement and maintain appearance.
The overhand stitch joins two selvage edges of muslin with small close stitches and strong thread. Baste edges carefully, stitch on the extreme edge, then press the seam open with the thumb to create a smooth flat join.
The piece describes making a dainty apron from Persian lawn with a drawn work border. It specifies a one inch hem finished with a narrow blanket stitch at corners, a half inch draw above the hem, five outlining threads creating two and four thread groups, corner edges finished with buttonhole stitch, spider web filling in the open spaces, a drawn work border on the strings, and a feather stitch join to the belt.
A mother describes a warm, useful kimono for a baby to wear in summer. It features a short length with scallop and eyelet edging, tied sleeves and neck with pink or blue ribbon, and a dotted scalloped pattern.
The pattern for a front opening shirt waist will be published soon, along with designs for underwaists and chemises.
Lucille P describes a decorative method to embroider initials on tableware with a square medallion design. Letters are square shaped, simple, and padded, placed one above the other, and enclosed with small openings on both sides to complement plain mission furniture.
A lingerie waist stays fresher longer when hung on a softly padded waist hanger with light scent. Fill sleeves with tissue to keep shape and cover the waist with a lawn bag to protect from dust.
The note thanks for kind appreciation and offers to provide a pattern for a child’s pillow at the earliest convenience.
A dainty shirt waist described in fine French nainsook with no dressing. It opens in front with a plaited front panel, featuring a wall of Troy design in feather stitching. The design is executed in colored mercerized cotton.
Instructions for a silk crochet necktie using two colors. Begin with a chain of 27 and double crochet stitches to build a bias striped tie. Alternate dark and light silks, carry colors, and adjust by decreasing every third row to finish at 15 inches for the neck band, then add an extra 10 inches for the short end.
Miss B presents several Dutch collar designs with more to come and includes a design for a baby pillow in the sequence.
The text advises washing embroidery in warm soap suds made with white soap. While damp, lay on soft thick flannel and press the wrong side with a clean iron to finish.
The article describes dry painting to mimic staining in stenciling, stressing light coats to prevent bleeding. It highlights sr ench ing as simple and effective for cushions, table covers, and mats, and suggests using tape silk outlines and embroidery on smaller parts. It also notes paneling a day bedspread with a full design and hem accents, plus creating a gold painted pongee lamp shade and home made stencils from thin cardboard.
Instructions describe preparing cardboard patterns by darkening cut areas, using impression paper, and oiling cardboard for water resistance. The guide covers placing patterns on fabric, painting with thin color layers, keeping edges sharp, aligning repeats with pins, and cleaning stencils with benzine or turpentine to prevent blurring.
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