A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING
Whipping the Edges: Where a delicate finish is desired, roll over the extreme edge of the material on the wrong side and fasten it by whipping over and over with the embroidery cotton as shown in Fig. 2. This is particularly pretty on a sheer batiste frock
Fig. (2) Just rolling and whipping an edge is often effective
for the edge may be rolled and whipped which makes a binding or other finish for the edge unnecessary.
When the edge is prepared for a lace finish, the roll must be very tiny, yet sufficient material rolled over so that it will not fray out. Fine needles and very fine thread must be used. This same whipping is used to join beading to the material and to the lace when insertion is used for wee garments. The same finish is employed in women's lingeries such as
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