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Show FOR THE SEAMSTRESS. Many seamstresses use tho coarse thread, both with the machine and by hand, and sometimes it Is so coarse that tho cloth will be torn bv it ns used by the beginner. The" thread should not be coarser than the thread of the fabric. For buttonholes, and Tor sewing on buttons, a coarse thread must be UBed; for gathering, medium coarse: for stitching on the machine, line; for hand-hemming, still finer The needle should always suit the thread. For much work Vn en i ... he used where No. CO has been used Fine, closo stitches are all right in their place, hut for basting or for sewing sew-ing that must be ripped out. the stitches should not be close, if tho stitch Is fine and tight the cMh often gives way or Is cut by the stitches Tor seams on waist and sleeve the stitch should be strong an-d fine. in skirt seams the coarser stitch should be used. Trimmings that are to be removed should be put on with coarsy sutcnes. |