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without number in which these stitches are 

 used, and the following course gives only a 

 suggestive list. 



A Dish Towel. This problem includes a study 

 of the fiber of which the material is made; 

 this may be cotton or linen or union. (See 

 COTTON and FLAX in these volumes.) The 

 terms warp, woof, selvage and hem should be- 

 come familiar to ^-^_^ ^ _ _._^^^ , 



the student , 

 through the dic- 

 tionary. The 

 plain stitches 

 basting and hem- 

 mingshould be 

 mastered in this 

 article, and it is 

 well to add a per- 

 sonal touch such 



DISH TOWEL 



as an initial in an ornamental stitch ; either the 

 chain or outline stitch is appropriate. 



A Holder (for lifting hot dishes). This article 

 should be made of crash or of unbleached mus- 

 lin, and should be constructed in such a way 

 as to insure good results after frequent launder- 

 ing. The finished holder should measure five 

 and one-half 

 inches each way, 

 thus affording ex- 

 cellent practice in 

 measuring, fold- 

 ing and basting. 

 In addition to 

 the work given in 

 the first problem, 

 overhanding on A HOLDER 



the edge and the running stitch to hold the 

 padding in place is given. A ring or button- 

 holed loop for hanging should be inserted in 

 one corner. 



The Sewing Apron. This is a lesson in de- 

 signing, cutting and making. The accompany- 

 ing sketches are suggestive of a few of the many 

 styles that may be used in the making of this 

 garment. The study of good proportions and 

 a little experimenting with tape measure, scis- 

 sors and paper will enable the student to cut 

 any of the patterns. The student should study 

 the finer cotton materials, making a collection 

 of samples, giving the name, width and price of 

 goods suitable for the making of a dainty sew- 

 ing apron. Some of these materials are flaxon, 

 dimity, dotted Swiss, cross-barred muslin, lawn 

 and organdie. 



The new problems in this project are gather- 

 ing and putting on the band, the making of 



French seams, joining the ruffle and the whip- 

 ping on of lace. 



Problem in Machine Work. Following the 

 sewing apron there should be plenty of machine 

 practice. A slip-over cooking apron or night- 



SEWING APRONS 



dress or a kimono afford excellent opportunity 

 for long-seam stitching. The sketch shows an 

 easy draft for the cutting of a cooking apron 

 or nightdress. If 

 one wishes, the 

 cooking apron 

 may be cut up 

 the back and 

 faced with a 

 straight piece of 

 material and fas- 

 tened with but- 

 tons and button- 

 holes. The neck 

 should always be 

 finished with a 

 bias facing. A 

 belt adds a fin- 

 ishing touch. 



Percale, cambric 

 or longcloth are 

 suitable materials 

 for the apron, any 

 of the materials 

 discussed under 

 Underwear, be- 



PATTERN 



For kimono, apron or night- 

 gown. 



low, are the best 



for the nightdress. The beautiful and artistic 



cotton crapes are chosen for the kimono. 



Study of Commercial Patterns. Every firm 

 putting paper patterns on the market has an 



