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MAKING INFANTS' CLOTHES


little frocks, too. It may be combined with the lazy daisy stitch, French knots and the outline stitch.

Fig. (8) The correct position of the needle in cat stitching

If you are not accustomed to working this stitch shown in Fig. 8, mark two parallel lines on the goods with a tracing wheel about three-eighths of an inch apart. This width may be varied according to the size desired. Bring the needle out on the upper line and insert it about one-quarter of an inch beyond on the lower line. Fig. 8 shows the position of the needle. Bring it out again and insert it about one-quarter of an inch beyond on the upper line in the same position as on the lower line. Continue in the same way.


Feather Stitching: This is perhaps the prettiest of all the stitches in its delicate tracery of line. It combines artistically with lace and other stitchery. It is used over and over again in the baby's and children's dainties and in the finest of underthings and blouses. It is this touch of fine

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