Transferring Parasol Embroidery Designs for Solid Work
Instructions describe transferring parasol embroidery patterns using sheer fabric and impression paper. It covers folding linen for two sided transfer, tracing with a sharp pencil, and transferring a full parasol section. It notes stitches for solid embroidery, eyelets, line outlines, padded scallops, and buttonhole stitching.
Parasol Embroidery Instructions For Eight Section Design
The guide describes placing material outside the dotted line to widen the seam. For an eight section parasol, embroider every other section and stamp while stitching the scalloped edge on the remaining section. Uses heavy linen and No 25 mercerized cotton.
A Lemon Party A Jolly Home Entertainment
A guide for hosting a lemon themed party with invitations on lemon tinted paper. Includes lemon craft games, a lemon centerpiece, lemon flavored menu, and informal musical and farm dance ideas with simple party rules and prizes.
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Pattern notes and social customs in early correspondence
The column discusses sewing patterns like scal lops for a dresser scarf and a cushion cover size, notes eyelet and embroidery hat designs, and describes transfers for dark fabrics. It also covers mourning card sizes and etiquette for visitors and newcomers in Washington and other cities.
Bath Towels From Knitting Instructions
Inquirer style guide suggests making bath towels with knitting context No 6 and No 7 needles. Cast 125 stitches and knit until the towel is at least a quarter yard longer than wide, then bind off. Towels absorb moisture quickly and are durable and pleasant to use.
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Inquirer
Pattern Requests Delay Yoke Ruffle Publication
A reader asks for a pattern and offers a self addressed stamped envelope. The editor notes no yoke pattern will be published soon due to higher priority requests already received.
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S. K
Collar Pin Tying Tips for Delicate Embroidered Collars
To prevent tearing the dainty hand embroidered collar, insert two small eyelets one on each side of the front and slip the pin through them before clasping. The collar must stay closed at the bottom to preserve its style, and for a medium neck height two inches is ideal.
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