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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1908
Page
27
The article explains tracing methods for sheer and heavy linen using transfer paper and hard pencils. It covers folding fabric to mirror designs, transferring both sides, and outlines a shirt waist collar with eyelets solid satin stitches for butterflies, stems outlines, and recommended Mercerized cotton No. 25.
Crochet directions describe a three inch velvet ribbon jumper with tabs and scalloped edge for Edith D and a double crazy stitch afghan for Mrs N. Details cover chain and stitch patterns, ribbon roles, cap fitting, and embroidered bands forming the design sections with repeated star sections for motifs.
A notice invites readers to write to the paper with fifteen cents in stamps, specify the pattern number and issue date, and include a full return address. If the pattern is still in print it will be sent. if not, the stamps are returned.
In knitting or crocheting a watch fob a plain or fancy stitch may be used. The fob should be straight at one end and altered at the other to make a point. You can make it as wide or as narrow as you please depending upon the size of the watch with which it is used.
Miss Hunter writes guidance for readers seeking exchange of embroidered gowns. Letters lack addresses and must be answered in columns. All work must be inspected before acceptance. no mail replies.
Mary provides a practical method to decorate tan lisi thread stockings with brown shades. Start by threading a white center guide, then embroider in small oval rings or over a stretched china egg to prevent distortion.
Miss M. E. K. notes that dresser scarf patterns have appeared periodically and will continue to be issued in the future though she cannot specify exact dates of publication.
A dainty bonnet to make for a two year old daughter described in fine white lawn or hand kerchief linen with embroidery It's a brief instruction fragment from a society or sewing page noting a small gift or project for a child and a named recipient.
A recent Bachelor Girls party for unmarried women featured Oriental decor, tea and chocolate, and games celebrating maidenhood. Activities included pinning a tail on a cat, umbrella rolling, nail pounding with wooden blocks, and tying packages, with prizes for the neatest tasks and best performers.
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