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Show How to Mend I. ace. St. l.ouis Republic. The mending of lace ia an art of Itself, and many professional menders, who arc usually French or German, earn handsome livings working nt ibis danty task. A knowledge of li stitchery Is necessary in mending bio s :ne lace. If an ordinary piece tears me d t with lace thread, which cornea in sma!,, .-.oft balls of tlve or ten cents, Imitating the groundwork mesh to the best of your ability. Before taking a stitch baste the lace on a piece of embroidery, embroid-ery, leather or stiff paper, otherwise it will draw out of shape and distorted by puckers. In pulling out the besting threads after darning a tear, be careful to clip tho threads into short length. |