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Show Italian Hemstitching For a Chair Set TpHE chair set shown here is made of an even meshed cream linen, marked off i squares of Italian hemstitching. Tiny scrolls in outline stitch with two diamonds in satin stitch are embroidered in all the outside corners. cor-ners. The scroll motif is shown at lower left. The tassels are made by raveling strips of the material and then rolling them. The chair back piece measures 15 by 10 inches finished, and the chair arm pieces IVz by 7 '4 inches. Allow -inch at all edges for the rolled hems. The hemstitched squares measure inches. Mark them in pencil. The method of hemstitching the rolled edges is shown here at A and B. Remember Remem-ber that a moist thumb always helps in rolling an edge evenly. Italian hemstitching is really just two rows worked together as shown at C and D. To prepare the rows, draw two threads, skip four anr1 then draw two more. Readers who have received their copy of Mrs. Spears' book on Sewing, for the Home Decorator, Decora-tor, will be pleased to ,know that Book No. 2 is now ready. Ninety embroidery stitches; fabric repairing; re-pairing; also table settings; gifts; and many things to make for yourself and the children. If you like hand work you will be pleased with this unique book of complete directions for every article illustrated. illus-trated. Postpaid upon receipt of 25 cents (coin preferred). Just ask for Book No. 2 and address Mrs. Spears, 210 South Desplaines St., Chicago, 111. |
