The Ladies' Hand book of Fancy And Ornamental Work ...
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The material to be worked must be placed in a frame and the pattern drawn on it. The needle used resembles a crochet needle, very fine. The thread to be used is held in the left hand under the work, and caught up on the upper side by the hook, forming a loop. This loop must be kept on the hook, and inserted again, at a short dis- tance, and another drawn up, through it. This makes a chain-stitch which must follow the outline of the pattern first, and then gradually fill it up. It is not much in... demand being, for muslin work generally considered an inferior kind of work, although very fashionable several years past. It is applied to Applique with success, and some patterns are very beautiful on satin or velvet, worked with silk mixed with gold. But chain-stitch, which is nearly the same thing, can be done with a common needle with much less trouble. Embroidery on Lace is distinguished by the various names of English Lace. Valenciennes, Brussels, Mechlin, Point Lace, Honiton, Cruipure, $c.
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