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LESSONS IN

®81aUacf)ian Cmijroibcrp WITH

DESIGNS

THE

AND DETAILS OF

demand for Wallachian emprompted us in compiling this lesson book on the subject. The simplicity increasing

broider}' has

and effectiveness of the work, together with its inexpensiveness and the ease with which it may be learned and accomplished even by amateur needleworkers, are the greatest factors in its [3 o p u 1 a r i t y

Wallachian embroidery,

takes

STITCHES

centre and work the buttonhole-stitch from the centre out as illustrated. The hole may be large enough to show when the figure is complete, or it may fill up, but in either case it prevents the overlapping of the stitches. The leaves are done with a slanting- stitch from the vein outward, always keeping the purl on the edge. In the oval leaves where the ends round, it is

wh ch name

punch a small hole at the end of the vein so that the threads will not overlap. It is not always necessary to have both sides of a figure buttonholed, safer to

i

its

from the place of its

Wallaorigi-

origin,

chia,

was

nally done flat on rather coarse ma-

with heavy thread of various colors, the designs being stiffly conterial

as

The adapta-

ventional. present

tions of this

show

it

in

is

illustrated in

the crescent which is introduced effectively in many

work any

designs.

Stems are some-

material that can

tinges in outline as

be embroidered, from heavy burlap of which pillow tops and table-

shown here, sometimes in satinstitch (the familiar

oVer- a n d - o V e r covers are made stitch), or in chainDetails of Wallachian Stitches to the sheer fabstitch, and if a rics for infants' narrow band too wear, and, of course, the thread employed must wide for outlining comes into the design it may correspond with the material on which the embroidbe effectively carried out in the dovetail buttonery is done. Often the work is padded and raised holing, which is shown in the lower right corner and many new and graceful molifs introduced. of the cut. The stitches of this detail are purThe keynote of Wallachian embroidery, its prin- posely made far apart so as to show the principle cipal characterizing feature, is the simple buttonclearly, but in the real work they should lie close hole-stitch. This and one or two other simple together and fill the space completely. To do stitches are all that is necessary for one to know buttonhole down one side, taking stitches it, to be able to do the embroidery, and by studying nearly across the space and go back on the oppothe details of stitches on this page the principles site side, taking stitches the same length and of the work are easily understood. letting them interlace with the first. This solid In making the circles, first punch a hole in the effect is shown on page 13. Copyright, 190S, by

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Dress Accessories

Lesson on Dress Accessories

WALLACHIAN

embroidery

is

particularly

may

suitable for such dress accessories as

be of heavy linen, as those depicted on

These are shown

the opposite page.

entirely in white, but the designs

carried out in color, especially

as

may

now when

worked

if

colors are

Every one who embroiders knows of the endursilk,

and how that even the best must be laundered carefully, just as any delicate colored fabrics must they are to retain their brilliancy

not every one

b

r

o

i

d e

r

knows

desired shade, one

is

green

if

at liberty to

harmonize not the

is

make her own

choice of silks or cottons.

As

the

for

work

the simple Wallachian

itself,

described on the

stitches, as

first

page, are used,

the stems are in outline, and the edge in the ordin-

ing qualities of the best grades of embroidery

if

that the soft greens

is

with almost any color, and yet

as well be

being used so extensively.

be treated

using these colors

of the

;

but

new mercerized em-

ary buttonhole scallop worked closely and evenly.

The work may be by

first

entirely

flat

or padded

desired,

if

running threads around and around inside,

then covering with the buttonhole-stitch. After the embroidery

is finished,

then comes the

pleasure of making up the piece into a wearable

The

article.

y

cottons

collar

which are

on a straight

equ ally

band, and to

as

do

satisfactory as

cut

this

strip

a

not

silk,

put

is

of

only in their

linen as long

working

as the collar

and

qualities, but in

two

inches

the dura-

wide,

bility of their

hold

colors.

work so that the wrong

If

the stranded

em-

side

ployed,

the

collar

threads

may

the

be used

sev-

and

cotton

is

eral together

be

filled

Detail of Collar No. Cotton.

I

=3348;

3=

3347;

3346

Silk.

1302 - 311 1

;

2

=

312; 3

that are gotten with silks.

that of

filo floss,

and any

may be

obtained

With the heavier tinted

cotton the bold effects that are often sought in

Wallachian embroidery are quickly realized.

more than three-eighths

of

worker,

be

let it

fuller

the

band.

Take

whip down

carefully.

way, and the work After the hat

is

is

Treat the cuffs the same

embroidered and cut

shades of green

bandeau

i

indicates the lightest shade,

As

2

neatly finished.

Line the brim with shirred wash

if

embroidered crown

An

advantage

in

bow

Slash thg brim so that

desired.

scheme may be carried out in the hat and the linen may be either white

or tan with equally good results.

out, a wire

obtained and covered

blond or maline, letting the shirrings coincide with the wires of the frame, line the crown and put in a over the crown of

belts also,

is

with French muslin, letting the edges of the brim be

readily under-

is

not

complete.

frame of the correct size

the middle, and 3 the darkest.

seam

an inch and sew with

short running stitches, then fold the band over, and

on this page, which is almost full size, not only shows the stitchery very distinctly, but by the numbering the color scheme is indicated This particular section is taken from the coat set, and the colors suggested are three detail of the mntif

stood, this

next

than a

is

delicately blended shaded effects

and

=

312i'2

In

the latter case the effect

The

the

is

bit

to

the space to

of

just the least

or singly, ac-

cording

the

in place,

of ribbon or net.

the brim or crown.

it

will

fit

the frame, tack this and the

An

and

finish with a large

edging of lace

may

finish

Two

Wallachian Waists

Lesson on Wallachian Waists

EVEN Wallachian

shirt-waists

done in the popular and these may be on the linen which is commonly are

worlv,

would preferably be long and the with link buttons.

The

collar

cuffs fastened

a straight turn-

is

and, as has been mentioned before, thread of a

down affair, to be lined, mounted on a foundation like our brothers' collars, and worn with a bow or tie. As is seen from the illustration, this pattern may

match the material must be used. shows the

be used on a waist that opens in the back by simply stamping the two parts close enough together in the

medium-weight

used for waists, on linen lawn, or on cotton lawn, suitable size to

The motif

as given, slightly reduced,

and the method of working the flowers. done as described on the first page, with a slanting buttonhole-stitch from the middle outward, taking care that the stitches are even and stitches used

front, or

The

the middle of the front.

petals are

In the rounding

regular, filling the space closely.

petals

better to

is

it

stiletto at the

end

make

a small

hole with the

by introducing a

Another adaptation of these designs them out in shadow embroidery, either colors, for they are as suitable for

Wallachian work, only

of the

while

carried

is

the

As

the

in

book

the vein

the

hole.

obvi-

this

The stems

haps

andover

come

for a description of

shown on

front a

cover,

the per-

few words would

tion with the waists just

over-

discussed.

and the

stitch,

rings which

room

not be amiss in connec-

are in

the

outline,

they

beginning of the

suit

inside

ates the necessity for a

satin

as for

there was no

at the

practically to

and

end,

shadow

must be on thin material.

thus prevent their over-

petals

to carry

white or

many

mid-vein where so

lapping,

is

in

in this case, of course,

threads congregate, and

pointed

down

strip of insertion

This

in the

usual

is

quite

design

an

for

un-

Wal-

centre of the flowers are

lachian embroidery, as

made

on

consists simply of grapes

I.

The ribbon shown on the waist is worked with

and

is

are circles of several sizes

page which first

as

described

arranged

the buttonholed edge on

worked

only one side, and this varies from one side to the

other to

simulate

Waist No. 1306

is

wearer, the sleeves

ished with

turned

curved stock

A

bit of

to fasten in the

long or short and

cuffs,

while the collar

to fasten at the

back with fancy

ruching

may be basted

finis

a

pins.

in the neck, or a

narrow edging of Valenciennes lace may and cuffs.

finish

the regulation

box

intended to be

shirt-waist

plait in front,

allows for

is

and

may be used on white or tan. Another unusual feature of the

color

suit is the

more work, the difference in beauty more than compensates for all the extra

this necessitates

to the waist

time consumed.

after

that such a design could be carried out in

under

em-

broidery on the upper part of the sleeves, and while

Unless one has tried

made

closing

The

and stems are in outline, and at each place where these branch out a series of dots appear and these are worked in the flat satin-stitch. The suit may be of white, blue, tan, pink, or green linen, embroidered in the same color or white, or any one

both

collar

Waist No. 1307

and way,

tendrils

effect.

of such a width that a

may be

band

the

in clusters

in the usual

hole in the middle.

the

few yoke depth tucks may be added at each side next the sleeves, and thus give the desired fulness. The back may be tucked to suit the fancy of the is

The grapes

with or without the small

Detail of Waists on page 4

be made up

to

back, and the design

tendrils.

it

it,

she would hardly believe

shadow

a

embroidery, and yet this particular pattern has been

in this case, also, the design

successfully done on fine lawn in shadow-work with

style,

tucks next the armhole.

The

sleeves

most satisfying

results.

Infants'

Wear

Lesson on

ALTHOUGH

we have come to think of Walwork as being a bold embroidery on heavy materials, and to associate it lachian

more or

is

made rolled

rials are used,

is

the correct designs and male-

If

is as appropriate for the infant's

it

dainty apparel as

the French or eyelet embroid-

is

may be much more

The design on

quickly accomplished.

the cap, bib, and shoe consists of

tion of the crescent described on the first

The

stitches for spokes.

latter are

page of

worked with the

at the

back of the neck and then gathThis joining may be

one of several ways. The edges may be and then joined with the lattice-stitch, or

in

same

practically the

here shown, by

effect

may be obtained

as

is

seaming

joining with a piece of

which comes for such purposes; or again, there may be a French seam, or the rough edges bound with a bias

The

wheels with circles for centres and an adapta-

little

sewed up

ered to the circular crown.

not really confined to any one

class of articles.

ery and

embroidered, pressed, and cut out, the brim portion

less with houseliold linens, this beautiful

form of needlework

Wear

Infants'

hemmed on

narrowly to the

strip.

strings are hemstitched on

and

the ends

the sides and then fastened

cap with a few stitches or pinned with tiny

buttonholing or purling on

baby

one side only, and all the edges of the garments are

is

buttonholed

to

The

pins.

latter plan

perhaps more satisfac-

tory, since the strings

have

be laundered more

fre-

as illustrated, before being

quently than the cap.

A

cut out.

ruffling of lace

The page

scallops,

in

unit given

baby's

purl

how

makes

No article

indi-

After

i

Cotton.

1

-3326;

2

= 335

the middle at the top and

bottom are

bands These are buttonholed on both

sides in the dovetail-stitch as explained on the

page. slits

A

soft

shade of tan

is

first

used for working the

through which the ribbon

is

run and for the

scalloped edge.

The back and folded

The

Silk.

1

=542;

front of the pillow are in one piece

together and joined with a French seam.

ribbon, which matches the embroidery in color,

extends through the back and front, lacing them

Some workers and

is

the design

of a size suitable for the baby's car-

back

sewed up

and joined

in the to

the

buttonhole the edge

so simple in construction, it is

As

are suitable for

the cap,

after

it

is

.\fter

around, top

embroidering

cut out and the neck

hand with a narrow hem.

for the construction of

all

cut out

and being so simple in construction easily made and easily laundered.

riage or cart, is

on the pillow, the

is

and whip together, some hem the edges and whip together, while others make French seams, and still others cover the seams with narrow strips of linen. Any one of these methods is good provided the shape of the shoe is retained and there is no hard seam to hurt the baby's foot. The bib hardly needs a word of explanation as it sole,

The

is

= 543

em-

similar

wrong side out, then turned, and the shoe is complete. As in the case of the cap, there are several ways of joining the seams.

together and holding the pillow proper in place. pillow

2

siioe

the is

sole

in the darker shade, while the long

are in the lighter.

finishing

to that

Detail of Baby's Pillow No. 1311

Besides this figure,

the sprays on each side of

is

broidery, which

the

darker shade of pink suggested

in the infant's

more appeal, more suggestive of babyhood than the tiny shoes, and they are very simple and easy to make.

cate the colors to be used

2

its

ing and

design.

being the lighter and

to

more becoming

it

wardrobe

of

the curve throughout the

in either cotton or silk,

greatly

to the little wearer.

and that the

Here the numbers

adds

beauty and daintiness and

the

on the outer edge

is

cap

this

and shows

pillow

in detail exactly

stitches run

on

from the

taken

is

around the

As may be seen

hemmed by

at a glance, all of these patterns

shadow embroidery on sheer lawn.

Pillow and

Towel Ends

L esson

A site

on Pillow and Towel Ends

RATHER new and unusual effect

is

obtained

of Wallachian work as shown on the pillow and towel ends on the oppo-

by the use

Instead of

page.

the

being widely

petals

separated they are bunched together, forming close flower

around

The

stems wind

figures,

and the leaves

in quite

unconventional graceful

and

To make

petals on the outer is

shown,

this

begin with

figure,

row and work as

The stems desired, this

shown

are

outline, but

on the

and

this

first

and

satin-stitch, or,

page, the old fashioned

may be used

with

excel-

form of embroidery works

in

Among

other embroidered household articles, the

towel takes an important place and every housewife

the

let

in

beautifully with the Wallachian.

the

far as the design

as being

detail

obtained by using the

but useful chain-stitch lent results

the

as well to have a heavier stem

is

it

may be

in

the pillow where bold effects are

in

as was suggested

lines.

shows that the three petals next the stem are complete while those above are partially hidden, giving the effect of one row being behind detail

the other.

Care should be taken to have these points sharp and regular and to keep the stitches flat. apex.

likes to

have

at least

next row overlap just

a few pretty ones to

enough

match the furnish-

to hide the

looseends of the

ings

first

guest

the

of

now

threads and so con-

chamber, and

tinue until the base

that

the flower is reached when the

much used

it is

per-

fectly correct to

have

three lowest

petals

the towels embroid-

are worked in

full.

ered

of

The

colors

are

so

any color

in

the scheme of

in

and two

light

green

and the flower

itself

The two designs

light

here given are simi-

stems

leaves are

shades of

from

shades

that

room may

the

yellow to orange,

lar in

giving

niotif is

a

glowing,

sunshiny which

is

used

effect

yet

the

are

quite

The lightest shades come at the top and

Colton.

as indicated by the

Silk.

Detail of Embroidery on page 8 1=3348;

1=

311;

= 3347; 2= 312; 2

3

3

= 743; = 647;

4

= 742;

5

The very darkest

shade of orange, which is not indicated on the detail, is used for the spots which are scattered here and there over the design.

end

is

so elaborately ornamented, the other contain-

ing merely the scallop and dot of the edge of each design.

The

pattern

is

stamped upon the plain toweling

out in white or colors as preferred.

of the pillow are slightly different.

said that no form of embroidery

Instead of a

which comes for the purpose and the work carried

is

for towels than the Wallachian, not only

buttonholing

is

is a short line and the worked from this to the outer edge, keeping the stitches the same length throughout. While the leaves are of the same construction as those shown on the page of stitches at the begin-

ning they are different

in

shape, being quite round-

ing at the base and coming to a nice point at the

so quickly done, but also because

the weave so nicely.

In the

first

It

is

truly

more appropriate

dot in the centre there is

different.

other

worked as shown on page i, but the three oval forms which appear in each corner circles are

treatments

graceful and the stiff and conventional. Only one

= 741

4=648; 5=649

these

get darker towards the base.

same and

The first. No. 1313, being loose and

ing on a pillow-top.

The

that the

very pleas-

numbering,

call

for.

it

because it works into

design there

is

a

worked in the Wallachian stitch with the buttonholed edge on one side carrying the spirit of the embroidery through the space for ah

initial

entire design.

and

this is

Centrepiece and Scarf

10

Lesson on Centrepiece and Scarf towards the centre and shaded to dark next The scalloped edge is not indicated on

a

while colored embroidery was practic-

light

ally

barred from table and household linen,

the edge.

FOR

everything had to be white; but now every is glad that color has returned

true needleworker

to favor, for

is

it

much more

white work, and there

is

interesting than

all-

scope for the

greater

and individuality in the handling of the beautiful wash silks and cottons that are now on the market, and which are one's taste

exercise of

being used in

The round

all

the detail given, but

it is

worked

and also looks well on white. The centrepiece, besides being appropriate to use on the dining-table, is especially suitable for a stand, or

if

in

colored linen

kinds of needlework.

In

the

way

trepiece

on page

makes

it

an excellent piece for the library table.

cen-

opposite

a soft light

in

shade of tan which blends beautifully with the same color of linen and with the pinks and greens,

the same the scarf,

which comes three sizes,

is

in three sizes, i8,

in

18

22,

and 30 inches, and may be on

inches wide, and

tan orwhite linen,

inches long,

45,

and

54,

72

may

with the embroid-

be used as a table

white

runner, for a side-

ery

in

all

on

as illustrated, or

board

in the colors sug-

the ciiiffonier or

gested tail

The

in

on

bureau

the de-

this page.

design

sim-

is

scarf, or

ple and and the stitches are those de-

in

the

chamber. Although

the

suggested

colors

effective,

same as

are the

those used on the

on

the

centrepiece,

first

page,

the

may

circles

and round-

scribed

one

exercise her

taste in carrying

the

design,

ing leaves worked

out

buttonholeStitch from the

and use any

in

centre

monize with

with

out,

the stem in out-

1=3348; 2=3347; 3 = 3346; 4 = 3326; 5 = 335; 6 = 309 = 311; 2=312; 3 = 312V2: 4=542; 5 = 543; 6 = 544

Cotton.

color

Silk.

1

scheme as indicated by the numbering shows greens and a combination that or tan linen.

will

The

pinks,

heavy Cluny

look equally well on white

for the work.

figures

i,

2,

greens from light to medium, and cate the pinks from light to that

if

one

is

and

3

4, 5,

medium

and 6

indi-

shades, so

guided by this diagram she

shade.

As

comes on the stem

is

is

seen,

numbered

shade of pink, then the other

shown

in the detail are

the

circle

4,

circles

This

indicate

will

readily understand just where on the pattern to

use each

the

room furnishings. Often Wallachian pieces

Detail of Centrepiece and Scarf

line.

The

col-

ors that will har-

which

the lightest

which are not

made darker towards

the

edge of the centrepiece, thus the whole design

is

lace, is

are edged which proves an effective

with finish

For edged with

put on in the following manner.

is

instance,

lace,

if

after

the centrepiece the embroidery

is

is

to be

finished

the

piece

pressed and cut out, not close to the scalloped

edge, but in a perfect circle just outside the seal-

edge is rolled and the lace whipped on. This leaves a margin of linen between the scallops lops, the

and the lace, and the embroidered away.

if

the lace should wear out before

linen,

it

can very easily be cut

Scarf and

Lunch Cloth

Lesson on Scarf and Lunch Cloth

BECAUSE

of the adaptabilit)- of Wallachian

embroider}',

it is

as

much

in

and the bands in the darkest. All the figures are worked like the one illustrated, so the worker can readily place her colors on the pattern by studying Of course, in these directions and the diagram. place of these blues, any other four shades of

place on hem-

stitched linen as on a centrepiece with seal-

loped edges or fihished with lace, and every one

knows the wearing qualities of hemstitched edges as compared with buttonlioling. The hemstitched scarf, No. 1317, is in three sizes, 18 inches wide, and 45, 54, and 72 inches The hemstitching is all finished before the long. pattern is stamped on the linen, or else how could

color

The

substituted, putting

white linen green,

The

lunch-cloth No. 13 18

and comes

in

tlivee

sizes,

size

cles

are

The

have small eyelet

ures

the

stamped, ready embroider.

cir-

centres, the long

made

are

slanting

hole-stitch,

band

is

in

is

sin-

hand-work

of

may be added

ends

stitching,

and even a

few more

the

to the

by double hem-

piece

rounding evenly, and the

this

an additional

touch

with

to

As

hemstitching gle,

fig-

button-

the

the

stamped,

is

and the different sizes can be obtained already hemmed and

worked with

page.

before

pattern

described on the

first

This, like the

must be hem-

stitched

this

the stitches that fully

and 36 inches

30,

square.

page shows a portion of the design almost full

tiie

also hemstitched,

is

24,

scarf,

on

different

yellow would show

pink, or

?

detail

the

prettily.

one ever be certain that the threads would run just right for the design

mav be

tones in the same relative positions, and on

threads

dovetail buttonholing

may be drawn, and

worked close and filltlie space com-

stitched

thus widen

ing

pletely.

the hem-

The

space.

same treatment may

As has been

said before, this stitch

be given to the scarf,

made by buttonholing down one side the band, taking

and

is

Detail of Scarf 1=3325;

Cotton. Silk.

1

=

and Lunch Cloth

= 334; 3 = 322; 4 = 312 = 291 3 = 292; 4 = 293

2

290; 2

the space, and back on the other side, having the of stitches the same length as the first, them alternate. This makes a regular, bit of work and adds to the stability of

letting

The is

shown

the numbering on the worked in four shades

as

worked

detail tells of

in

how

Copenhagen

pattern of

conservative

in

is

fill

indicating the lightest and

all in

article, in

choice

of

colors

for

table

when

it

comes

to pillows to be

the den, then there

is

used

a wider choice

and almost any combination is permisEven in this conventional design, quiteanumber of different effects may be obtained by varying the treatment of the stitches and the color scheme. of colors,

of circles

sible.

the spaces between the stems or bands

of the design are

the

pieces and not introduce too great a variety into

perhaps

which

suitable for

to be

it

blue, wliich

The groups

is

and while one must be careful and

one

1

smallest cloth

a pillow top,

are so arranged as to give a nice shaded effect

4 the darkest shade used.

tlie

white, but

from the lightest inside to the darkest on the outer petals of the flower,

the

placing of colors liecomes a simple matter,

the design.

This piece

to

Exactly the same methods are used in working the lunch-cloth as are suggested above for the scarf, and the same color scheme is recommended, so by careful study of the diagram the

second row effective

add

;

stitches almost across

and

so

beauty of the work.

the lightest shade of blue, 13

Novelties in Wallachian

14

Work

Lesson on Novelties trasting

are

it is

because

collars which are being worn women as well as men, by almost universally is perhaps as simple and No. 1320 the collar-bag has ever been invented. model as a serviceable

For the

which

method

basted over

first

at regular intervals,

a portion of the pincushion

is

cover, illustrates the It is

tailored

stiff

The embroidery consists only of

to its daintiness. detail,

white, tan, pink, blue, or

green linen.

Besides the embroidery, a bit of net inexpensive. has been introduced into these designs which partially changes the character of the work and adds

The

color.

may be had stamped on

and appropriate for such things, but may be so quickly done and is it

effective

also

may be of the same or a conAny article shown on page 14

bag, and the lining

ornamenting little fancy novelties such as shown on page 14, Wallachian embroidery is eminently suitable, not only because

FOR

applying the net.

of

in

color as the linen.

of the

the

the circular forms

embroidery may be

this

same The bag

any one color or

high

inches

6

is

and has a 51^-inch

the design

pattern, and, as

and

the

for

shows through, the Wallachian work is done over this,

A

base.

cardboard

of

circle

cut

is

circle

this

size

taking the stitches through

and covered on one

side with

both the net and

the linen, which

basted

When

this is

linen.

place,

finished, use

then

is

in

upper part

the

linen

bag is held with the wrong side out and sewed to the bottom around the

from beneath the net inside

edge, joining the ends with

of the

sharp scissors and carefully cut the net from around the

embroidery

and

the

JV**'' *".•?

,* r*,

^ ft'* ^ O " -^ %«••«*¥«

The

leaf-like

detail are

seam when

a narrow felled

the figure.

forms

the circumference

in the

Cover

worked with the

described on page

i,

with

some

circle of linen or

slanting buttonhole-stitch, as

made.

is

bottom

the

material, turn the bag,

and the

and

top

insert

a

lining

hem

ribbon

scalloped figures are similar

the

to the circles, the only differ-

draw-strings through worked

ence being that

eyelets.

outer

the

The work-bag No. 1322

edges are scalloped. detail illustration

has embroidery like the mid-

shows by the numbering the colors that mav be used on

dle section of the pincushion

The

the pincushion

it is

if

of white linen,

i

and

made

and

2 in-

3

a

buttonholed edge

is

31]

Silk.

;

= 3347;

2=

3

=

3326

312; 3

=

542

in

worked

Any one

in

the

color

same

may be

suitable for overcasting the

the lighter green and the

eyelets through which the ribbon

is

run are

After

edge.

made

bag

is

made

except that

with white.

The hand-bag No. 1319

is

used on this as on the collarbag, and the same thread is

The

pink.

light

3348; 2

Cotton.

dicate light shades of green

and

way.

Detail of Pincushion No. 1321

the after

it

is

embroidery the

order

is

of

gathered instead plain

finished,

the

the

collar-bag,

of

being put

Here the base

consists of front and back, the latter extending over

on the bottom perfectly is a perfect circle of cardboard covered on both

the front to form the

sides

is

the popular size and

which are sewed together with a narrow French seam. The work is accomplished after the

before the bag place,

is

it

is

net and linen quite

necessary

line

must be lined

to protect

consists of two

4-inch squares of cardboard covered with linen

ornamented as shown and lined with white. A color may be used under the net and the ribbon

For the sake to

itself

The handkerchief-case No. 1323

embroidering the solid parts, and cutting

durability

and the bag

the net.

manner of the pincushion cover made up, by basting the net in

away the superfluous of

flap,

must match

the

IS

this.

MAY 14 1908

Collarette

For

and Cuffs

in

Wallachian Cut

dtscription see hack cover page.

16

Work

AND MATERIALS

PRICES FOR PATTERNS FOR WORKING

DESIGNS ILLUSTRATED IN THIS BOOK Cover I>csigu. Centrepiece. Perforated pntteru, 'JO X 'io inches, 33 ceuts. tftaiiipe«i on white, hlue, or tan linen, nit cents. Colored cotton lor working, t>6 cents; colWhite cotton for working, oreil silk for Working, $I.(KJ. 60 cents; white &ilk for working, 90 cents.

Xo. l.tOO.

No. 1314. Towel End. Perforated

pattern, 2*4 inches wide Colored orwhite cotton for working, 15 cents; colored or white silk for working, 25 cents. 25 cents.

No. 1315. Ceutreplecc. Perforated

pattern, IS

x IS inches,

Stumped on linen, 45 cents. Colored cotton lor working, 45 cents; colored silk for working. 75 cents. White cotton I\)r working. u6ccnl.-^ white silk for working, (io cents. 35 cents.

Waist.

Perforated pattern, 65 cents. Stani])eii onSyartls wliitr, blue, pink, Uin, or green linen, or on white Hnoii lawn, $2.HJ; on 3 yards white cotton lawn, $1.75. Coloiecl (»r wliite cotton for working, 45 cents. Colored or white silk for working, 7.5 cents.

I301.

JVo.

Kkont

I'ANKL. Perforated pattern, 60 cents. Colored orwhite cuttou \"V working,20 cents. Coloi-ed orwhite silk forworking» AO ciiuts.

Perforated pattern, 26 cents. Colored or white cotton ft)r working one panel^lO cents. Colored or white silk for working one panel, 20 cents.

SIDE PANEf..

."Vo.

1302. Coat Set, Perforated

on linen or linen lawu,

.^0

cents.

pattern, 40 cents.

St:ninu-