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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
6
A magazine offers pattern perforations for centerpieces and embroideries in eyelet design. It lists colors for tan gray blue and old rose linens, explains advantages over transfers, and provides pricing for motifs such as grape Forget-me-not chrysanthemum fleur de lis and dresser sets.
Pattern notes describe a Wallachian embroidery design praised for showiness and quick work. The page explains dotted transfer methods, option to fill dots solid, and that one third of the full design is shown. complete perforated pattern with directions, price 25 cents stamped on linen, 55 cents on tan linen, 65 cents with DMC No 30 skein extras 25 cents. Orders to Needlework Department. Numerous pattern numbers and prices follow for garments and detailing.
A period sewing note outlines simple embroidered linen items and home crafts. It covers gatin stitch leaves, a silk cord drawstring bag, plain linen with English eyelets, laundered handkerchief projects, damask doilies, ribbed pique like sets, an embroidered towel rack on mat and wooden boards, and decorative fleurs de lis in feather stitch. It also notes using blotting paper underlinings for slim bureau scarfs.
The article describes deep turnover collars with two em broidered tabs for fastening on the collar button, plus variations like standing baby Irish collars and mull string ties with lace. It highlights leather cushions with heraldic centerpieces, harmony in colors for cushions, and decorative items such as a seven to eight inch white satin opera bag and Dutch boy and girl pillow designs, with odd pincushions and framed sketches.
Instructions describe layering lace over fabric, securing with edge stitches, trimming linen, and whip stitching a raw edge to the lace. The method emphasizes close stitching to prevent pulling out and notes this approach yields a firm result when executed precisely.
A short sewing project explains making a veil case from heavy white linen six by eighteen inches. Embroider with eyelet and solid work using initials in tiny eyelets. Mount on pasteboard covered with blue or pink silk and finish edges with narrow cord.
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