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twine once, or better twice around, and tie it firmly, 
leaving enough of one end to sew with. Now sew 
through and through the brush, letting the twine 
at each stitch pass around the portion you have tied 
on, Point the needle forward in making each stitch 
so as to have it come out on the opposite side a little 
further along each time. A second twine may be 
tied around, and a second sewing may then be made 
Fig. 20. Broom-corn sizer for assorting the brush according to length. 
further towards the lower end. Three sewings are 
sometimes made. Two will generally be enough, 
except where the brush is very long. The broom 
is now ready for its handle. To put this in place, 
sharpen the lower end of the handle, and drive it 
exactly in the center of the neck of the broom, and 
fasten it with two small nails upon opposite sides, 
and the broom is complete. The lower ends of the 
brush may need clipping a little to make them even. 
