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Fig. (13) The second stitching in joining embroidered edging to the garment

Fig. 14 shows an easy-to-copy pattern. The circle is worked in running stitches. You will find these described in Hand Sewing in Lesson I. A charming effect can be gained by using pale blue strand cotton for the circle and pink strand cotton for the roses. Or vary the roses—pink, lavender, light green and yellow.

Fig. (14) A tiny circle of roses makes a pretty underwear trimming

The petals of the roses are formed by wrapping the cotton around the needle as shown in Fig. 15. Then turn the needle

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