IDEAS ABOUT NEEDLEWORK.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 228, 25 August 1938, Page 14

IDEAS ABOUT NEEDLEWORK.

A picot edging effect for collars, jaliots, cuffs, etc., can be achieved by rolling the edge of the material and oversewing it first in the ordinary way and then in tire opposite direction. Flimsy paper patterns' tear easily. This fault can be overcome to some extent if weights are placed at all the corners after placing pattern over the material. You can then cut around without having to handle the patterns. Pin holes show very easily on velvet. It is best not to use them when making garments from velvet, but to tack%witli silk. When removing the backing, do not pull, but cut every few inches, velvet is such a rich material that it deserves the best of treatment. For buttons that are subjected to a great deal of strain it is best to affix with crochet cotton, which is stronger than ordinary cottons or threads. For the leaves of your needle hook, use chamois leather. This will keep the needles always bright. . • Pin a small sample of all the pieces of material that go into your oddment ban- on to the outside of the bag. This will save a lot of. fruitless searching, nroviding you see-'that samples are removed when oddments are used up.