This section is from the book "School Needlework. A Course of Study in Sewing designed for use in Schools", by Olive C. Hapgood. Also available from Amazon: School Needlework: A Course Of Study In Sewing Designed For Use In Schools.
Stockinet darning is used in filling in a hole with thread, so as to supply the part that has been destroyed ; or in strengthening a place which shows signs of weakness.
Practice in Weaving.
A long-eyed needle, a knot of split zephyr, a sharp-pointed lead-pencil, and a two and an eighth inch square of cardboard.
 
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