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Anonymous. Embroidery and Fancy Work
Embroidery and Fancy Work
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INTRODUCTION
DECORATIVE DESIGN
EMBROIDERY
PAINTING IN OILS
FLOWER PAINTING. IN WATER COLORS
KENSINGTON AND LUSTRA PAINTING
STENCILLING
WOOD CARVING
MODELLING IN CLAY
CASTING IN PLASTER
MODELLING IN GUTTA-PERCHA
CHINA PAINTING
LEATHER WORK. AND. PAPIER MACHE
REPOUSSEE WORK
TO TRANSFER PATTERNS
NETTING
GUIPURE D'ART
DRAWN THREAD WORK
MACRAMÉ
CROCHET
KNITTING
ODDS AND ENDS
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Anonymous
Published by Good Press, 2021
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Couching can be varied in many ways, either by laying the couching lines at different angles, or omitting them altogether; the fastening threads can be made to form numerous figures, such as diamonds, squares, zig-zags, etc. This is called diaper couching. Gold thread is used with great effect in this style of work. When the couching lines are made of a heavy material, such as cord, ribbon, or coarse wools, a stiletto must be used to make the holes through which the lines are taken to the back of the work.
Couching must always be done in a frame. Convenient patented frames can be procured in many cities, but very satisfactory ones are made of four pieces of wood fastened together at the corners by pegs. The work is fastened to the end pieces by sewing it to strong linen securely attached to the wood. These end pieces are then fastened in place by means of the pegs, and the sides of the work tightly and evenly fastened to the side pieces of the frame. The work must be very tightly stretched or it will soon become difficult to work it nicely. Should the material be too light to admit of stretching it firmly, stretch a piece of strong linen, and pin the work firmly on it. Both hands are employed when working in a frame, one above and the other below the work, and practise will enable you to work with either. Care should be taken to keep the frame in such a position that the worker will not be obliged to stoop.
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